Hypothesis testing procedures covering z-test, t-test, paired t-test, proportion testing, variance testing, F-test, correlation coefficient testing, and testing limitations.
Data collection methods including observation, interviews, questionnaires, schedules, sampling techniques, probability and non-probability sampling, cluster sampling, and multi-stage sampling.
Research design fundamentals covering experimental designs, principles of replication/randomization/local control, informal and formal designs, CRD, RBD, Latin Square, and factorial designs.
Detailed explanation of defining research problems including components, problem statement, understanding nature, literature survey, developing ideas, rephrasing problems, and technical terms definition.
Comprehensive introduction to research methodology covering meaning, definition, types of research, research process steps, motivation for research, research methods vs methodology, and scientific method fundamentals.