Research Methodology in Yogic Sciences

Paper Code: 
25YOG322
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The course will be enable the students to develop knowledge through learning introduction to research, evaluating research reports, types of research and ethics of research.

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course Code

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Learning outcomes    (at Course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

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25YOG322

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research Methodology of Yogic Sciences (Theory)

 

 

 

CO101: Explain the basic theoretical concepts of conducting scientific research.

CO102: Evaluate the basic concepts of research methodology, process of research designing a scientific study.

CO103: Discuss the elements of a literature review and writing the purpose and process  of the literature review  as they relate to research process.

CO104: Apply Research & Statistical Methods to draft mini research synopsis.

CO105: Analyses the basic statistical concepts and specific statistical tests for research.

CO106:  Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching; Interactive Lecturers, Discussions, Tutorials Reading Assignments, Demonstration, Team Teaching.

 

 

Learning activities for the Students;

Self-assignment, Effective questions, Project presentation, Giving Tasks.

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

 

Class Test, Semester end examinations, solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentations and projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

 

  • Meaning and Definition of Research. Need of Research in Yoga
  • Types of Research: Analytical, Descriptive, Experimental, Qualitative and Meta-Analysis.
  • Research Problem: Meaning of Research Problem, location of research problem, criteria for Selection of Research Problem.
  • Delimitation and limitations of research problem
10.00
Unit II: 
Concept of Sampling and Hypothesis

 

  • Meaning and Definition of Sample and Population.
  • Types of sampling methods: Probability Sampling Methods and Non – Probability Sampling Methods.
  • Meaning and definition of Hypothesis, Importance Hypothesis in research,
  • Types of Hypothesis, Type 1 and Type 2 errors in Hypothesis testing.   
12.00
Unit III: 
Review of related literature

 

  • Meaning and need for survey of related literature, Literature Sources – Primary and Secondary sources, Steps in Literature Search. Method for writing of Literature review.
  • Variables: Meaning and Definition of Variables, types of variables: Dependent, Independent, Control, Extraneous, Moderator and Predictor.
  • Research Proposal: Meaning and Significance of Research Proposal, Steps of preparing Research proposal/synopsis
  • Format of a synopsis
12.00
Unit IV: 
Research Report

 

  • Research Report: Details of Chaptalization of Thesis/ Dissertation,
  • Method of writing abstract, method of writing full paper for presenting in a conference and to publish in journals.
  • Technicalities of writing: Footnote and Bibliography.
  • Ethical Issues in Research: Areas of Dishonesty in research
14.00
Unit V: 
Statistic

 

  • Definition and types of statistics, Levels of measurement, construction of frequency distribution, graphical representations: Histogram, frequency polygon, ogives, Bar diagram, pie charts,
  • Analysis of Data.
  • Descriptive Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency, measures of Variability Correlation and Multiple regression.
  • Inferential Statistics: Normal Probability Curve, Standard Error Formulas, t test, ANOVA, F -test, Chi square, Z test. Non Parametric Statistics: Uses; types.   
Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  1. Research methodology – C.R. Kothari, 2013
  2. Fundamental of Research Methodology and Statistics – Y.K. Singh (2021)

E-Resources:

  1. https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Research_Methodology

 

References: 

 Suggested Readings:

  1. Best J. W (1971) Research in Education, New Jersey; Prentice Hall, Inc.
  2. Clarke David. H & Clarke H, Harrison (1984) Research processes in Physical Education, New Jersey; Prentice Hall Inc.
  3. Craig Williams and Chris Wragg (2006) Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science, Londonl Routledge Press
  4. Jerry R Thomas & Jack K Nelson (2000) Research Methods in Physical Activities; Illonosis; Human Kinetics
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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