Delhi Technological University
(Academic-PG)
Sub: Regarding new syllabus of Research Methodology and IPR (SM-901
Course Code Course Name Course Structure
SM-901 Research Methodology and L-T-P
IPR 3-1-0
Total Credit (04)
Course Objectives:
To understand the basic techniques and tools for conducting systematic research
To develop an understanding of the relevant tools and techniques applicable in proposed area
of research
To develop basic skills in design, implementation and evaluation of research methods to
conduct objective research
Pre-requisites:
Basic understanding of fundamentals of quantitative techniques.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: To introduce research methods and processes.
CO2: To formulate research problem statement and prepare the plan for investigations
CO3: To apply various quantitative techniques for data analysis.
CO4: To communicate and present research findings.
CO5: To understand IPR and related aspects.
COURSE CONTENT:
Unit –I: Introduction, Concepts of research, Meaning and objectives of research, Research
process, Types of research, Research problem identification, Research proposal-
contents, Funding agencies, Ethical aspects and Plagiarism detection tools.
Unit – II: Research design process, Need and types of research design, Literature survey, Use
of internet and advanced search techniques, Various reputed publishers and their
databases, Identification of research gaps, Measurement and scaling techniques, Data
collection-types and methods, Processing and analysis of data, Design and analysis
of experiment.
Unit – III: Quantitative techniques, sampling fundamentals, Type of hypothesis, Introduction
and applications of Binomial, normal and Poisson distributions, Statistical tests: Chi-
squared test, t-test, f-test etc., Multivariate analysis, Introduction to various statistical
analysis software.
Unit – IV: Computer applications in research, Pre-writing considerations, Principles of thesis
and report writing, Formats for thesis, report and research papers, Documentation and
presentation tools- introduction to LATEX and MS Office.
Unit-V: Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright, Process of
Patenting and Development: technological research, innovation, patenting,
development, New developments in IPR: National and international scenarios.
Text Books:
[T1] : Stuart Melville and Wayne Goddard, “Research Methodology: An Introduction for Science
& Engineering Students”, Juta and Company Ltd.
[T2] : Dr. C.R. Kothari, “Research Methodolgy: Methods and Techniques”, New Age International
Publisher.
[T3] : Wadehra B.L., “Law Relating to Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Designs and Geographical
Indicators”, Universal Law Publishing.
References:
[R1]: Ranjit Kumar, “Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners”, 2nd Edition,
SAGE Publications Ltd.
[R2]: G.C. Ramamurthy, “Research Methodology”, Dream Tech Press, New Delhi
