New IGNOU MEC-09/MEC-109 Help Book Research Methods in Economics in English – MA Economics Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Research Methodology: Issues and Perspectives
Research Methodology: Issues and Perspectives

Block 2 – Research Design and Measurement
Research Design and Mixed Methods Research
Data Collection and Sampling Design
Measurement and Scaling Techniques

Block 3 – Quantitative Methods-I
Two Variable Regression Models
Multivariable Regression Models
Measures of Inequality
Construction of Composite Index in Social Sciences

Block 4 – Quantitative Methods-II
Multivariate Analysis: Factor Analysis
Canonical Correlation Analysis
Cluster Analysis
Correspondence Analysis
Structural Equation Modeling

Block 5 – Qualitative Methods
Participatory Method
Content Analysis
Action Research

Block 6 – Data Base of Indian Economy
Macro-Variable Data: National Income, Saving and Investment
Agricultural and Industrial Data
Trade and Finance
Social Sector