Training Programme on Research Methodology in Social Sciences

The objective of the programme is to provide understanding of various aspects of research methodology including research design, quantitative and qualitative methods, data preparation, empirical analysis, academic writing and interpretation. The programme seeks to i) discuss conceptual issues on emerging areas of social science research; ii) improve skills and the ability to undertake research on those issues using appropriate datasets, statistical tools and methods and estimation procedures; and iii) discuss the nature of research dissemination. The methodology programme will consist of lectures by eminent academicians, group discussions besides hands-on experience with datasets using statistical techniques. 

The target group of the programme is young social science researchers who are enrolled for M.Phil./Ph.D. in a UGC recognized university/deemed university/colleges/institutes of national importance and ICSSR Research Institutes and professions working in the field of social development. A batch of 30-35 participants will be selected on an all-India basis from various disciplines of social sciences.

Broad Themes included in the Course

• Introduction to Social Science Research and research process, theoretical perspectives in social science research, Notions of Objectivity and subjectivity in Social Science Research
• Reviewing literature
• Qualitative and quantitative research designs, methods, and instruments
• Analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data as well as mixed methods research
• Formulating research questions
• Pre-requisites and preparation for qualitative and quantitative research, Research ethics and integrity
• Tools for Data Collection, Interview Schedule and Questionnaire, Case Study and Observation
• Principles and techniques of statistical analysis
• Statistical tools and Statistical Packages for Social Sciences, MS EXCEL and STATA
• Building Academic writing skills

Learning outcomes

Upon the completion of the course, the participants will:

• Understand research terminology
• Be aware of the ethical principles of research, ethical challenges and approval processes
• Describe quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches to research
• Identify the components of a literature review process
• Critically analyze published research
• Be able to write high quality research proposals, thesis/ dissertations, study reports and research papers.

Other Details

Course Contribution: The contribution from each participant is Rs 7000/- which covers the cost of course material, lunch, tea/coffee.

The Course contribution can be paid by Demand Draft/Crossed Cheque, favouring ‘Council for Social Development’ payable at Delhi. Alternatively, online fund transfer can be made to the Council’s Account, by way of NEFT.

The details are as follows:

Name of the Bank: Bank of India
Branch: Khan Market, New Delhi
Full Name of Account: Council for Social Development
Account Number: 600720100050048
Swift Code: BKIDINBBKHM
IFSC Code: BKID0006007
Micr Code: 110013014
Reference Description: Main Account
Type of Account: Current Account

The participants will have to make their own arrangement for travel and accommodation.

Interested candidates may fill the application form and submit it through email to jaya@csdindia.org on or before March 25, 2023 with the subject line ‘Application for CSD- RMC 2023’. Alternatively, they can post the application form to Ms Jaya Nair by super scribing ‘Application for CSD- RMC 2023’.

Selected candidates will be informed by April 2, 2023.

For further query, email: jaya@csdindia.org.