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The document outlines a course on research methods in home economics. It provides 3 credit hours and will be offered in the 6th semester. The course aims to explore quantitative research techniques and help students implement them effectively in home economics. It will provide an understanding of the meaning and purpose of research, distinguish between educational research and other types, and cover characteristics of scientific research and techniques for data collection and analysis. The course topics include the nature of research, types of research, planning research projects, data collection techniques, conducting research in Pakistan, and writing research projects. The intended outcomes are for students to understand the meaning and purpose of research and be familiar with scientific research approaches and analysis methods.

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Methods of Research in Home Economics-1

The document outlines a course on research methods in home economics. It provides 3 credit hours and will be offered in the 6th semester. The course aims to explore quantitative research techniques and help students implement them effectively in home economics. It will provide an understanding of the meaning and purpose of research, distinguish between educational research and other types, and cover characteristics of scientific research and techniques for data collection and analysis. The course topics include the nature of research, types of research, planning research projects, data collection techniques, conducting research in Pakistan, and writing research projects. The intended outcomes are for students to understand the meaning and purpose of research and be familiar with scientific research approaches and analysis methods.

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SEMESTER VI

LAHORE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN UNIVERSITY, LAHORE


HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
MAJOR & ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ART & DESIGN

Course Title: Methods of Research in Home Economics


Course Code: Maj/H.Eco-302
Credit Hours: 3 (3+0)
Semester: 6
Total Marks: 100

Introduction:

The course provides an opportunity for students to explore quantitative research techniques
and issues, and to implement it effectively in the subject of Home Economics.
Objectives:
1. To give understanding of meaning and purpose of research and distinction between
educational research and other kinds of research.
2. Characteristics of scientific research and techniques of data collection and types of
analysis.
Course Outline:
Theory:
1. The nature of Research; Basic and Applied Research; Functions of Research.
2. Types of Research; Historical and documentary; Experimental; Descriptive
3. Planning the Research Project; Purposes of Scientific research in Home Economics;
Purpose of specific research studies; Selection of the problem; Formulating and testing
Hypothesis.
4. Techniques and Tools of Data Collection; Observation; Interview; Questionnaire; Other
Techniques; Organization of personal
5. Research agencies; Conducting Research in Pakistan
6. Research in Home Economics
7. Writing the Research project; General rules for writing, format and style; Revising and
rewriting the project; Thesis in Research
Outcomes:
1. Student understood the of meaning and purpose of research and distinction between
educational research and other kinds of research.
2. They are also familiarized with characteristics of scientific research and techniques of data
collection and types of analysis.
Books Recommended:
1. Keith F Punch Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
Sage Publications Ltd; 2nd Edition (2005).
2. Cohen Louis Research Methods in Education Routledge Falmer; 5th edition (2000).
3. Best John W, Kahn. JV, Research in Education Allyn & Bacon; 10th Edition (2005).
4. W. M. Zaki Doing Research.
5. John Touliatos, Norma H. Compton Research Methods in Human Ecology/Home
Economics Iowa State Press; 1st edition (1988).
6. International Journal of Consumer Studies Blackwell synergy Journal of Home Economics.
Home Economics Research.

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