TEN DAYS NATIONAL WORKSHOP

On
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
(15th -24th February, 2016)

Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
New Delhi
Organized By
Department of Rural Management (DRM)
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow

Course Director
Dr. M.S. Khan
Department of Rural Management

School for Management Studies

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University)
Lucknow- 226025. Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
Email: nationalworkshopicssr@gmail.com, Mob: 9889160102, 8853353170
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Research Methodology is continuously evolving and dynamic in nature and arms the researchers
with a broad outlook about the research. Solutions to pertinent problems via application of
systematic search coupled with statistical justifications forms the core of research. Catering to
the challenges & opportunities in the way of research, we intend to provide a platform for
research intensive knowledge sharing. The workshop aims to improve the research skills &
competence amongst the researchers by putting impetus on their theoretical knowledge as well as
by giving them hands-on training via plethora of learning modules aimed at improving research
tactics of the participants.
OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP
The chief objective of this workshop is to develop the research & analytical skills among
researchers. It would comprise:

Defining of clear research problems.

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design.
Qualitative & Quantitative Data Collection.
Schedule, Interview, Observation etc.
Application of Statistical Tools in research.
Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation of research results.

OUTLINE OF RESEARCH TOPICS

Broad outline of proposed topics to be included in the workshop:

Research problem and research design

Measures of scale and sampling considerations
Qualitative analysis of data (Case Study, Grounded theory)
Hypothesis testing, Use of statistical packages (SPSS)
Measures of Central Tendencies, Parametric and Non-parametric tests
Correlation & Regression analysis, Factor & Discriminant analysis
Cluster analysis, Report writing, Field & Report Presentation

SELECTION CRITERIA
Registered Ph.D. students of any recognized Indian University / research institute in any branch
of Social Sciences would be invited for this training workshop. The candidates belonging to
OBC & minority will be given due consideration. Participants from neighboring state will be
given preference.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can apply to Course Director along with duly filled up registration form
on or before 25th January 2016. The candidates are required to send the form duly forwarded by
the Ph.D. Supervisor and Head of the Department to the email ID:

nationalworkshopicssr@gmail.com followed by hard copy of the application & other

documents. The registration form can be downloaded from our website: www.bbau.ac.in.
The duly filled in registration form must be accompanied with the following enclosures:
(1) Brief CV of the applicant (2) Ph.D. registration / supportive documents (3) Ph.D.
synopsis along with the research progress
(2) REGISTRATION FEE: There is no registration fee.
(3) ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
Accommodation will be provided to the outstation participants and will be accommodated in the
University Guest House / Hostels. Travel allowance by shortest distance (bus or train fare,
sleeper class only) will be reimbursed to outstation participants as per ICSSR guidelines. Limited
accommodation is available for outstation participants.
VENUE: Department of Rural Management, School for Management Studies, RCA Building,
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow-226025.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Last date of receipt of registration form
Notification of acceptance
Workshop Dates

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25th January 2016

31st January 2016
15th -24th February 2016

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY & DEPARTMENT

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is one of the premier Central Universities in the
country which started functioning in the year 1996, with the objectives to promote advanced
knowledge by providing instructional &research facilities. The School for Management Studies
(SMS) was established in the year 2010. The main objective of the School is to produce socially,
culturally and economically sensitive leaders in the field of Management. The department offers
MBA (Rural Management), MBA (Marketing Management), MBA (Human Resource
Management), MBA (Financial Management), M.Phil and Ph.D programs. The School has its
own team of experienced, well qualified and highly motivated faculty members who have come
from different parts of the country and making their best effort to give school and the department
a new height and dimension.
For Details Contact:
Dr. M.S. Khan
Course Director
Department of Rural Management
School for Management Studies
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University).
Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow- 226025.
Email: nationalworkshopicssr@gmail.com
Mob: 09889160102, 0853353170

TEN DAYS NATIONAL WORKSHOP

ON
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
(15th-24thFebruary, 2016)
Sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi
Organized by
Department of Rural Management, School for Management Studies,
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow-226025

REGISTRATION FORM
Name (In Block Letters):___________________________________

Father / Mothers Name: __________________________

Paste your
Date of Birth: __________________________________
Photograph
Gender (M/F):__________________________________
here
Category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Woman):____________
Whether pursuing Ph.D. (Yes/ No): _________________
Date with year of Ph.D Registration:_________________
Institution/Organization:
______________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________

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Telephone: ___________________________________________________
Mobile: ______________________________________________________
Fax: ________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________
Accommodation required: Yes/No: _______________________________
DD No.: ____________ Issuing Bank: __________________________
Date: ____________ Amount: ___________

Date
Place

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Signature of Participant
Recommendation
(With signature & seal)

(Supervisor)

(Principal/Head)
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