New IGNOU MES-16 Help Book Educational Research in English – PGDAE Education Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Perspective of Knowledge
Introduction to Educational Research
Knowledge Generation: Historical Perspective-I
Knowledge Generation: Historical Perspective-II
Approaches to Educational Research: Assumptions, Scope and Limitations

Block 2 – Different Types of Studies in Educational Research
Descriptive Research
Experimental Research-I
Experimental Research-II
Qualitative Research
Philosophical and Historical Studies

Block 3 – Research Design
Identification of Problem and Formulation of Research Questions
Hypothesis: Nature of Formulation
Sampling
Tools and Techniques of Data Collection

Block 4 – Data Analysis and Interpretation
Analysis of Quantitative Data (Descriptive Statistical Measures: Selection and Application)
Analysis of Quantitative Data: Inferential Statistics Based on Parametric Tests
Analysis of Quantitative Data: Inferential Statistics Based on Non-Parametric Tests
Analysis of Qualitative Data
Data Analysis Techniques in Qualitative Research
Computer Data Analysis

Block 5 – Research Reports and Applications
Writing Proposal/ Synopsis
Methods of Literature Search /Review
Research Report: Various Components and Structure
Scheme of Chapterisation and Referencing