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REVISED SYLLABUS FOR M.E. (CIVIL STRUCTURS)

with effect from AY 2015-16
M17: Research Methodology
Teaching Scheme:
Lectures: 02
Tutorials: 01

Examination Scheme:
Theory Paper: 75 Marks
Paper duration: 3 Hrs
Term Work: 25 Marks

Course Description:
The objective of this course Research Methodology is to learn how research is being done, and to
put that knowledge into practice. You learn how to apply statistical techniques, draw conclusions
from those, and determine what statistical technique would be suitable for a given dataset and/or
research question.

Course Outcomes:
After successful completion of this course students will be able to:
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Define the use understand fundamentals of Research Methodology

Define Research Problem and able to write literature review, Design of Experiments
Understand Sampling Fundamentals and Estimation
Understand Methods of Data Collection and Analysis
Understand Techniques of Hypotheses
Understand Variance and Co-variance

M17: Research Methodology

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Syllabus
Section - I
Unit I:

Foundations of Research: Meaning, Objectives, Motivation, Utility. Concept 6 hrs

of theory, empiricism, deductive and inductive theory. Characteristics of
scientific method Understanding the language of research Concept,
Construct, Definition, Variable. Research Process.
Unit II: Topic Selection: Learning Objectives; Problem identification; Criteria for 6 hrs
prioritizing problems for research. Analysis and Statement of the problem:
Learning Objectives; Analyzing the problem; Formulating the problem
statement. Literature review: Uses of literature review. Design of
Experiments: Objectives & strategies of research, completely randomized,
Randomized block, Latin Square, Factorial experimental design, response
surfaces.
Unit III: Research Design Need for Research Design, Features of Good Design, 6 hrs
Different Research Designs, Sampling Design, Steps in Sampling Design,
Types of Sampling Design, Sampling Fundamentals, Estimation, Sample size
Determination, Random sampling

Section - II
Unit IV:

Methods of Data Collection and Analysis Collection of Primary and 6 hrs

Secondary Data, Selection of appropriate method, Data Processing
Operations, Elements of Analysis, Statistics in Research, Measures of

Unit V:

Dispersion, Measures of Skewness, Regression Analysis, Correlation

Techniques of Hypotheses, Parametric or Standard Tests, Basic concepts, 6 hrs
Tests for Hypotheses I and II, Important parameters, Limitations of the tests
of Hypotheses,. Chi-square Test, Comparing Variance, as a non-parameteric

Unit VI:

Test, Conversion of Chi to Phi, Caution in using Chi-square test

Analysis of Variance and Co-variance, ANOVA, One way ANOVA, Two Way 6 hrs
ANOVA, ANOCOVA, Assumptions in ANOCOVA, Multivariate Analysis
Technique, Classification of Multivariate Analysis, factor Analysis, R-type Q
Type factor Analysis, Path Analysis

M17: Research Methodology

Tutorial:
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One hour per week per batch tutorial is to be utilized for problem solving to ensure that students
have properly learnt the topics covered in the lectures. This shall include assignments, tutorials,
quiz, and surprise test, declared test, seminar, final orals and any others. The teacher may add
any of other academic activity to evaluate student for his/her in semester performance.
References
1. Research Methodology, C.R. Kothari, Wiley Eastern.
2. Formulation of Hypothesis Willkinson K.P, L Bhandarkar, Hymalaya Publication,
Bombay.
3. Research in Education, John .W Best and V. Kahn, PHI Publication.
4. Research Methodology- A step by step guide for beginners, Ranjit Kumar, Pearson
Education
5. Management Research Methodology -Integration of principles, methods and Techniques,
K.N. Krishnaswami and others, Pearson Education

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REVISED SYLLABUS FOR M.E. (CIVIL STRUCTURS)
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M18: Field Training
Teaching Scheme:

Examination Scheme:
Term Work: 50 Marks

Description:
Student will undergo field training in between Semester II and Semester III. Students will study
day to day operations in the office of structural consultant/designer or research
centre/institute/laboratory related to structural engineering for at least 2 weeks (15 days).
Students will study the ongoing live project and prepare the study report based on their
observations. Students should produce certificate from head of office or institute at the end of
field training. Three (3) faculty members will evaluate field training work based on students
presentation for term work.

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