Statistics And Research Methodology

1. Define a research problem and formulate a hypothesis.
2. Explain the principles of research design and data collection.
3. Apply statistical theories and methods to analyze agricultural data.
4. Present research findings in tabular and graphical forms.
5. Evaluate and validate measurements in agricultural research.

13 weeks, about 64 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definition of Research Problem and its Necessities

   • Unit 1: Research Problem and Selecting the Problem · 2 hours

     Define research problem and identify its components.. Discuss the characteristics of a research problem.. Outline the procedures for selecting a research problem..

   • Unit 2: Research Hypothesis · 2 hours

     Define the concept of hypothesis testing.. Differentiate between null and alternate hypotheses.. Understand Type I and Type II errors..

2. Week 2Module 1: Definition of Research Problem and its Necessities

   • Unit 3: Procedure for Hypothesis Testing · 2 hours

     Explain the procedure for hypothesis testing.. Learn to select a significance level.. Decide on the appropriate distribution to use..

   • Unit 4: Advantages and Limitations of Hypothesis Testing · 2 hours

     Discuss the advantages of hypothesis testing.. Understand the limitations of hypothesis testing.. Learn to set a criterion for acceptance or rejection..

3. Week 3Module 2: Principles of Research Design

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Research Design · 2 hours

     Explain the meaning of research design.. Discuss the types of research design.. Understand the need for research design..

   • Unit 2: Concept Relating to Research Design · 2 hours

     Explain the concepts of dependent and independent variables.. Understand extraneous variables and control.. Define research hypothesis and treatment..

4. Week 4Module 2: Principles of Research Design

   • Unit 3: Basic principles of Experimental Design · 2 hours

     State the principles of experimental design.. Differentiate between formal and informal experimental design.. Understand replication, randomization, and local control..

   • Unit 4: Criteria for Defining a Problem · 2 hours

     Set out the criteria for defining a research problem.. Explain the sources of research problems.. Differentiate between limitation and delimitation..

5. Week 5Module 3: Questionnaire Preparation and Collection of Data

   • Unit 1: Collection of Primary Data · 2 hours

     Determine the methods of primary data collection.. State the procedures of data collection through questionnaires.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of observation and interview methods..

   • Unit 2: Collection of Secondary Data · 2 hours

     Highlight the characteristics of secondary data.. Identify sources of secondary data.. Understand the reliability, suitability, and adequacy of secondary data..

6. Week 6Module 4: Measurement and Evaluation

   • Unit 3: Guidelines for Constructing Questionnaire · 2 hours

     Construct the steps in questionnaire formulation.. Understand the process of questionnaire design.. Learn to formulate effective questions..

   • Unit 1: Measurement in Research and in Scale · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of measurement.. Explain measurement scales as related to agricultural design.. List various types of measurement scales..

7. Week 7Module 4: Measurement and Evaluation

   • Unit 2: Sources of Error in Measurement · 2 hours

     Determine the major sources of error in agricultural research.. Know the various techniques in development of measurement tools.. Learn to minimize errors in measurement..

   • Unit 3: Data Collection Techniques · 2 hours

     Clearly state why, how, and when we need to collect data.. Understand the reasons for data collection.. Learn about primary and secondary data sources..

8. Week 8Module 5: Statistical Theory

   • Unit 1: Sampling Fundamentals in Agricultural Research · 2 hours

     State the importance of sampling.. Explain some fundamental definitions of population parameters.. Understand the need for sampling in agricultural research..

   • Unit 2: Sampling Distribution · 2 hours

     Discuss the application of different sampling distributions.. Understand the importance of sampling distributions.. Learn about sampling distribution of mean and proportion..

9. Week 9Module 6: Statistical Methods

   • Unit 3: Central Limit and Sampling Theory · 2 hours

     Delineate between sampling and central limit theorem.. List and explain different types of sampling distribution.. Understand the concept of standard error..

   • Unit 1: Guidelines and Explanations of Statistical Methods · 2 hours

     Discuss the characteristics of different statistical methods.. Explain guidelines for the application of different statistical methods.. Understand the basic procedures of statistical methods..

10. Week 10Module 6: Statistical Methods

    • Unit 2: Approaches to Data Compilations and Analysis · 2 hours

      Screen and clean data before analysis.. Choose the right statistical tool and computer program for data analysis.. Understand data computation and analysis techniques..

    • Unit 3: Computational Techniques of Experimental Design · 2 hours

      Explain the mathematical steps involved in the calculation of t-test.. Understand analysis of variance (f-test), change over design, factorial, and nested design.. Learn computational techniques for experimental designs..

11. Week 11Module 7: Presentation of Research Findings in Narrative, Tabular and Graphical Forms

    • Unit 1: Results Presentation through Tabular Form · 2 hours

      Differentiate between table types.. Itemize the guidelines for construction of tables.. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of tabular presentation..

    • Unit 2: Results Presentation through Graphical Form · 2 hours

      Present data using figures.. Determine the features of different graphs.. Understand graphical or diagrammatical representation of data..

12. Week 12Module 7: Presentation of Research Findings in Narrative, Tabular and Graphical Forms

    • Unit 1: Results Presentation through Tabular Form · 4 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for final examination..

    • Unit 2: Results Presentation through Graphical Form · 4 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for final examination..

13. Week 13Module 7: Presentation of Research Findings in Narrative, Tabular and Graphical Forms

    • Unit 1: Results Presentation through Tabular Form · 6 hours

      Final Revision. Complete any pending assignments. Focus on areas of weakness.

    • Unit 2: Results Presentation through Graphical Form · 6 hours

      Final Revision. Complete any pending assignments. Focus on areas of weakness.