MAHARAJA AGRASEN INSTITUTE

OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY, JAGADHRI

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“Research serves to make building
stones out of stumbling blocks.”
- Arthur D. Little
 OVERVIEW AND CONTEXT

• Research Methodology is based on Buddha's Four Noble Truths. They are:

(1) Dukkha, the existence of problems and issues, or the problem of life (suffering) itself.
(2) Samudaya, the reasons or causes of the problems.
(3) Nirodha, the possibility to uncover and resolve the problems.
(4) Magga, the way leading to the understanding and resolution of problems.

• Keeping in view the vitality of research in our lives, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of
Management & Technology, in collaboration with SPSS, is organizing an FDP on “Research
Methodology and the use of SPSS” on 25 , 26 and 27 October, 2010.
 ABOUT THE FDP
• FDP will help the participants to acquaint themselves with the dynamic trends of research
methodology which may shape their research work in the right direction.
 THE OBJECTIVES

1. To equip the participants with relevant insights towards research methodology.

2. To discuss the methodology requirements for research and to stimulate and capture new
approaches.
3. To help researchers choose the right methodology for their research studies in various
disciplines.
4. To provide an opportunity for researchers to present and discuss the methodology
aspects of their current work in small groups led by experienced researchers.
5. To develop skills to apply SPSS in research processes

The programme will rely heavily on the participants' inquisitiveness and will consistently

challenge their cognitive reflex towards challenging ideas.

 PEDAGOGY
The program exposes the participants to diverse and practical pedagogy in a participative
workshop environment which will include :

1.Class Room learning through lecture and audio visuals.

2.Group exercises.
3.Discussions and so on……..
 PROGRAMME SNAPSHOT

PART 1:
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

•Research Fundamentals.
•How to conceive a research problem.
•Designing Problem Statement.
•Understanding Different types of Research Designs.
 PART 2 :

DATA COLLECTION & SCALING TECHNIQUES

•Data Collection Sources and Methods.

•Scaling the Questionnaire.
•Selecting Dependent and Independent Variables.
•Selecting and Designing the Sample Framework.
 PART 3:

UNDERSTANDING THE RESEARCH TOOLS

•Hypothesis Formulation and Testing Techniques.

•Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis.
•Understanding of other Research tools.
 PART 4 :
USE OF SPSS (USE OF IT FOR RESEARCH)

•Data Preparation.
•Data Analysis using SPSS including descriptive and inferential statistics.
 BENEFICIARIES

1. Corporate Executives
2. Academicians
3. Research Scholars
4. Students
DATE
VENUE
DURATION
25 , 26 , 27 October 2010
MAIMT (Auditorium)
(3 days)
 REGISTRATION DETAIL

The programme is conducted by MAIMT in collaboration with SPSS, hence the

Programme fee is highly subsidized. Covering , lodging & Boarding on twin sharing basis.

Delegate Category Non-Residential *Residential

Academicians /Corporate Rs. 1000/- Delegate Rs. 1500/- Delegate

Executives /
Entrepreneurs

Research Scholars Rs. 500/- Delegate Rs. 750/- Delegate

Students Rs. 350/- Delegate Rs. 500/- Delegate

 MAIMT AT A GLANCE

• Established in 1997, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management & Technology,

Jagadhri, an ISO 9001-2008 certified institute, is one of the pioneer institutes of
Management & Technology in the region, approved by AICTE & affiliated to
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. The Institute has been ranked 20 on the basis
of Return on Investment & 64 Overall Rank by Business World, 2009.

• MAIMT follows a number of innovative practices that include regular activities

of IT & Management Clubs, FDPs, MDPs, Seminars, Workshops and National &
International Conferences. At MAIMT, we nurture creative contributors with
enhanced creative skills and advanced technologies to contribute to the creation,
application and extension of knowledge for the benefit of society.
 SPSS SOUTH ASIA (NASDAQ: SPSS)

• SPSS is a leading global provider of predictive analytics software and solutions.

The company's predictive analytics technology improves business processes by giving
organizations consistent control over decisions made every day. More than 250,000
public sector, academic, and commercial customers rely on SPSS technology to help
increase revenue, reduce costs and detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 1968, SPSS is
headquartered in Chicago.
• ABOUT THE RESOURCE PERSON
Dr. Mohammed Naved Khan

1. Dr. Mohammed Naved Khan is a PHD, MBA, B.Tech (Elect.).

2. He has a spectrum of domain interests like marketing research, industrial
engineering, materials management and operations.
3. He has publications in many referred national and international journals.
4. He has also conducted various research methodology workshops in India and
abroad.
5. He has also attended a number of National and International Conferences.
6. He is a recipient of "P.D. Agarwal-TCI Award of Doctoral Research in
Management." at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. He is handling the
Department of Business Administration as a Reader.
7. Experienced faculty members from the different functional areas will conduct the
session along with him.
 ORGANISING COMMITTEE

• PATRON
Dr. Raj Kumar
Sr. Professor & Director

• ORGANIZING SECRETARIES
Dr. Pankaj Garg Dr. Shuchi Gupta Dr. Veeran Kochhar
Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
• CONVENER CO-ORDINATOR
Mr. Adarsh Kumar Aggarwal Dr. S.K. Gupta
Associate Prof. & Head MBA Program Associate Professor
+91-9813355002 +91-9466044814

• CO-CONVENER
Ms. Ruchi Mittal
Associate Professor
Head MCA Program
+91-9896800097