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MINOR COURSES:

Minor I

RM.311 Research Methodology 3+0

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The primary objective of this course is to introduce:
 Concept of research and research ethics
 The concepts of statistical tools in research.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

This course will enable the students to:
 Understanding of meaning and role of research.
 Understanding of patents and copy rights and provides the understanding of ethical
research.
 Acquires the knowledge to define problems, formulate appropriate and relevant research
questions, formulate hypotheses, test hypotheses using quantitative and qualitative data
 Understanding of appropriate methodology and tools for data collection.
 Acquires the knowledge of appropriate use of statistical and other analytical tools and
techniques.

THEORY (45 Hours)

UNIT-I Introduction (9 Hours)

33. Meaning of research, purpose of research, research methods scientific methods,
experimental methods, theoretical research, observational methods, survey, questionnaires
methods, role of theory and characteristics of research. Criteria of good research.
Philosophy of Science. Logical reasoning (inductive logic, deductive logic and syllogistic
logic).

UNIT-II Ethics in Research (9 Hours)

34. Need for research design. Types of research: fundamental or pure research, applied
research, action research, experimental research. History of development of science and
the influence of philosophy. Sponsored Research. Ethical Conduct in Science.

UNIT-III Intellectual Property Rights (9 Hours)
35. Patents and copyrights, General Introduction, Design Patents & copyrights, Patent
drafting, patent claims and specifications, trademarks, trade integrated circuit. Patent Life
and Geographical Boundaries, Utilization of Intellectual Patents, Patent Search, Patent
Acts & Rules, Legal Decision making process, Ownership of Patents, Author & ownership
of Copyright, Licensing of Copyrights, Infringement of Copyrights and patents, Remedies
& Actions for Infringement of Copyrights IPR as Protection Strategy. Patent cooperation
treaty (PCT), Indian & US Patent Acts & Latest Amendments.

UNIT-IV Method of Data Collection (9 Hours)
36. Collection of data, observation method, collection of data through questionnaires,
schedules, difference between questionnaires and schedules. Data Types Nominal, Ordinal

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