# Research Methodology in Humanities and Social Sciences

- Institution: IIT Roorkee
- Department: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Teacher: Prof. Smita Jha
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Society and politics
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109107741)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109107741)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Research methodology is the overall strategy or approach used by researchers to conduct research. It encompasses the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the research, the research design, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, and the overall framework within which the research is conducted. Methodology of research provides a framework for how research is planned, conducted, and analyzed, and it guides researchers in making decisions about the most appropriate methods to use in their research. It gives research legitimacy and situates it within the proposed field, and also gives readers a place to refer to if they have any questions or critiques in other sections.

Intended audience: UG/PG/Researcher

Prerequisites: Graduation

## Lectures

1. [Introduction to the Course](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/abde0728c887) (Video)
2. [Research Philosophy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/f3c901a33c04) (Video)
3. [Research Paradigm](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/f49f7e3613c6) (Video)
4. [Different Aspects of Research Paradigm](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/27fd2f5175e8) (Video)
5. [Types of Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/f093c6c8fbe6) (Video)
6. [Epistemological Aspect of Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/835f634dddcd) (YouTube)
7. [Relevance of Epistemology in Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/f993f0904f9c) (YouTube)
8. [Ontological Aspect of Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/b728aeccdda9) (YouTube)
9. [Relevance of Ontology in Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/5820ba13f32d) (YouTube)
10. [Epistemology and Ontology in Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/b72548c6f3ec) (YouTube)
11. [Phenomenological Aspect of Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/c12b4ab67d5d) (YouTube)
12. [Relevance of Phenomenology in Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/0a4f87a86c03) (YouTube)
13. [What are Methods in Research?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/4353f766d43e) (YouTube)
14. [What is Methodology in Research?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/adc3e7b1e597) (YouTube)
15. [Difference Between Methods and Methodology](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/e16b46ffe195) (YouTube)
16. [Hypothesis in Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/a993ec6104d3) (YouTube)
17. [How to Form Research Questions- I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/745554c1c1be) (YouTube)
18. [How to Form Research Questions- II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/e4dfa9c7155a) (YouTube)
19. [How to Decide Objectives of Research- I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/cbeb8429dc04) (YouTube)
20. [How to Decide Objectives of the Research-II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/13d5e1824f4e) (YouTube)
21. [Finalizing Topic /Title in Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/c8dbb9f90bbf) (YouTube)
22. [What is a Thesis Statement?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/4d979afb9d72) (YouTube)
23. [Various Steps of Literature Review](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/d7d9c115769c) (YouTube)
24. [Primary and Secondary Sources](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/fb67f78e597a) (YouTube)
25. [MLA 9 Documentation and Formatting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/ed7642f82e82) (YouTube)
26. [What is a Container?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/2c491806c10d) (YouTube)
27. [What is a Parenthesis?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/0a783bbd4971) (YouTube)
28. [Using URLs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/7879c7344d25) (YouTube)
29. [Citing DOI](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/89e3bc578d10) (YouTube)
30. [Works Cited & Bibliography](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/3942269c7f37) (YouTube)
31. [Research Process](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/d5453d31824a) (YouTube)
32. [How to Develop Papers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/e6097a74948a) (YouTube)
33. [Selection of Journals](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/2a81a38f7ab0) (YouTube)
34. [Types of Journals](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/ef7e07a5c560) (YouTube)
35. [Ethics of Writing and Plagiarism](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/f6d6a86efde2) (YouTube)
36. [Interdisciplinary Approaches in Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/ebb661ae0bed) (YouTube)
37. [Major Trends in Research](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/478a99283fda) (YouTube)
38. [Major Critical Theories- I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/885b7206c9e9) (YouTube)
39. [Major Critical Theories- II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/e2ccd3fda012) (YouTube)
40. [Post-research Activities](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107741/e0aeb26d587f) (YouTube)