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Fundamentals of Behavioural and Social Science Research

By Prof. Nagendra Kumar   |   Banaras Hindu University
Learners enrolled: 452
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This course, "Fundamentals of Behavioural and Social Science Research," is designed to introduce students to the scope, foundational principles, methodologies, and applications of research in Humanities and Social Science. Through this 12-week journey, participants will learn what is research, how to design, conduct, and report research aimed at uncovering the complexities of behavioral research procedure that includes disciplines like education, social science etc. With a practical and theoretical approach, this course equips learners with the necessary conceptsof research to contribute to evidence-based insights in academia, industry, and beyond.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: BA, B.Com. MA, M.Com., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D.

PREREQUISITES: Enrolment in UG Course is necessary.
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Elective
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points : 3
Level : Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date : 21 Jul 2025
End Date : 10 Oct 2025
Enrollment Ends : 28 Jul 2025
Exam Registration Ends : 15 Aug 2025
Exam Date : 24 Oct 2025 IST
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 8.0

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1:  Introduction: Meaning, Nature and Scope of Behavioral and Social Science Research

Week 2: Research Paradigms

Week 3: Types of Research

Week 4: Quantitative Methods

Week 5: Qualitative Methods

Week 6: Mixed Methods

Week 7: Criteria and Source of Identifying research problem

Week 8: Developing assumptions and hypothesis

Week 9: Sampling

Week 10: Understanding of Data and Collection methods

Week 11: Writing Research Proposal/Synopsis/Research Papers

Week 12: Referencing

Books and references

  1. Mouley, George J.: The Science of Educational Research. 
  2. Kerlinger, Fred N. : Foundations of BehaviouralResearch.New Delhi: Surjeet Publications. 
  3. Keeves, John P. (Ed.) : Educational Research, Methodology and Measurement : An InternationalHandbook. 
  4. Best, John W. : Research in Education 
  5. Good, C.V. : Introduction to Research. 
  6. Dalen, Deobold B. Van : An Introduction to Educational Research. 
  7. Garrett, H.E. :Statistics in Education and Psychology. 
  8. Guilford, J.P. :Fundamental Statistics in Psychology and Education. 
  9. Verma, M. :An Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research. 
  10. MyrosJ.K. :Fundamentals of Experimental designs.
  11. Fisher, R. :Designs of Experiments. 
  12. Johnson, B. & Christensen, L. Educational Research: Quantitaive, Qualitative and MixedApproaches.New Delhi: Sage Publication. 
  13. Mc Burney,D.H& White ,T.L(2007). Research Methods,7 th Ed. Delhi: Akash Publication. 
  14. Ary,Donald,Jacobs,L.C., Sorenson ,Chris(2010). Introduction to Research in Education.Canada:Cengage Learning. 
  15. Bailey,C.A.(2007). A Guide to Qualitative Field Research. California: Pinus Forge Press. 
  16. Kothari,C.R.(). Research methodology 
  17. Cohen,Louis&Manion,Lawrence(1994). Research Methods in Education (4 th ed). London:Routledge Falmer. 
  18. Van Dalen,D.B.&Meyer,W.J..(1962). Understanding Educational Research – An Introduction.NewYork: McGraw-Hills Books Publication. 
  19. Koul, Lokesh(1997). Methodology of Educational Research. (3 rd revised edn). New Delhi: VikasPublishing House. 
  20. Travers, Robert M.W.(1958). An Introduction to Educational Research. New York: Macmillan. 
  21. Denzin, Norman K. and Lincoln,Y.S.(eds). Handbook of Qualitative Research.New Delhi: SagePublications. 
  22. Patton, Michael Quinn(1982). Qualitative Evaluation Methods.London: Sage Publication.

Instructor bio

Prof. Nagendra Kumar

Banaras Hindu University
Dr. Nagendra Kumar(M.Sc., M.Ed., NET, Ph.D.-Education) is a Professor in Faculty of Education at Banaras Hindu University with over 20 years of teaching and research experience. He is member of various committees of Banaras Hindu University as well as faculty level (Examination reform Committee, Research Development Committee, Curriculum reformation, Time-table, Discipline Committee etc.) & involved in organizing Seminars & Workshop etc. Having guided Seven Ph.D. scholar, he has published more than five dozen papers in various national & International journals/books, co-authored one books, edited three books, doing a IoE Project. He is Coordinator of M.A in Education Course &Convener of B.Ed. Internship from last four years. He has participated in many National and International seminars and conferences & delivered more than hundred lectures. His expertise lies in behavioral research, curriculum studies, educational evaluation, information and communication technology, science and math pedagogy, sociology, psychology, and other contemporary issues. He is eager communicate the research ethos in the youth that they will be capable to do research in an effective manner and contribute for the society.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 24 October 2025 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of INI and BHU.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- INI team


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