DAYANANDA SAGAR UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES

Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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VISION AND MISSION

Overview:

The Nursing course at Dayananda Sagar University will equip the graduate nurse with the
knowledge, skills and attitude to deliver high quality complex essential care to patients. The
institution endeavors to educate nurses in an appropriate learning environment to be efficient and
safe practitioners of international standards. The nursing students are trained to provide quality
patient care based on our strong commitment towards education, practice, research, innovation and
collaboration.

Vision

College of Nursing Sciences of Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore has a vision to be a

center of excellence in nursing education supporting interdisciplinary teaching, research and
innovation to create human resource of exceptional quality to serve global health care needs.

Mission

 To inspire students to become professionals who would strengthen and advance health of
individuals and communities worldwide.
 To offer interactive education within an environment that enhances integrity, creativity,
innovation and scholarly pursuits.
 To enhance academic standards through use of latest pedagogy of training methodology by
proficient faculty.
 To promote lifelong learning through innovation and scholarly engagement.
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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PROGRAM: [Link]. NURSING

PROGRAM OUTCOMEs

PO1=-Explore research as evidence for enhancing and changing practice

PO2- Discuss the health strategies in promoting, maintaining and restoring health and
well-being
PO3- Demonstrate proficiency in written, verbal and digital skills at individual and
collaborative levels
PO4 -Apply critical thinking skills and ethical decision making required for advancing
practice
PO5 -Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent learning activities
PO6 -Value the contribution of research in advancing practice in the provision of quality
care
PO7 -Evaluate leadership and management skills for working in collaborative teams in the
provision of quality outcome
PO8 -Recognize the need for the advancement of professional practice through
contributions to education administration, health care policy and knowledge
development
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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PROGRAM: [Link]. NURSING

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO’s)

PEO1- Apply Evidence based practice in nursing in advanced competent, comprehensive care to
individuals, families and community.
PEO2- Practice as a nurse specialist maintaining interprofessional relationship with members of
the health care team to bring about change in nursing practice and health care delivery.
PEO3- Demonstrate leadership, management, collaborative communication, teaching, and
research skills in providing competent care across various health care settings.
PEO4- Engage in continuous personal and professional development through research and
education in nursing.
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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PROGRAM: [Link]. NURSING

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES (PSO’s)

PSO1 - Utilize critical thinking to synthesize knowledge derived from physical, biological,
behavioral sciences, and humanities, in the practice of professional nursing and midwifery.
PSO2 - Practice professional nursing and midwifery competently and safely in diverse settings,
utilizing caring, critical thinking and therapeutic nursing interventions with individuals, families,
populations and communities at any developmental stage and with varied lived health experiences.
PSO3 - Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with national health
policies and programs.
PSO4 - Integrate professional caring into practice decisions that encompass values, ethical, and
moral and legal aspects of nursing.
PSO5 - Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of self and others.
PSO6 - Apply concepts of leadership, autonomy and management to the practice of nursing and
midwifery to enhance quality and safety in health care.
PSO7 - Utilize the latest knowledge and skills related to information and technology to enhance
patient outcomes.
PSO8 - Communicate effectively with patients, peers, and all health care providers.
PSO9 - Utilize the requisite knowledge, skills and technologies to practice independently and
collaboratively with all health professionals applying the principles of safety and quality
improvement.
PSO10 - Integrate research findings and nursing theory in decision making in evidence-based
practice.
PSO11 - Accept responsibility and accountability for the effectiveness of one‘s own nursing and
midwifery practice and professional growth as a learner, clinician and leader.
PSO12 - Participate in the advancement of the profession to improve health care for the betterment
of the global society.
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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[Link] Nursing 1st Year, Batch 2025-2026

Academic Calendar of Events 2025-26

Program MSc Nursing I year

Events From To
Commencement of classes 06.10.2025 *

Theory block 06.10.2025 10.11.2025

ANP clinical posting 11.11.2025 12.12.2025

First I A 15.12.2025 18.12.2025

Second I A 23.02.2026 27.02.2026

Clinical Speciality posting 25.01.2025 25.03.2026

Third IA 20.04.2026 26.04.2026

Synopsis submission 15.05.2026 *

Revision 10.06.2026 01.07.2026

Model Exam 02.07.2026 06.07.2026

University Examination 17.08.2026 28.08.2026

Vacation 31.08.2026 15.09.2026

Commencement of II Year 16.09.2026 *

Signature of the Coordinator Signature of the Principal

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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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SEMESTER/YEAR : I YEAR
COURSE CODE : 16MSN103
TITLE OF THE COURSE : NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
L: T/A: P: C : 100:2: 50: 0

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Assist the students to acquire an understanding of the
research methodology and statistical methods as a basis for
identifying research problem, planning and implementing a research
plan.
2. It will enable the students to evaluate research studies and
utilize research findings to improve quality of nursing practice,
education and management.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Define basic research terms and concepts.
2. Review literature utilizing various sources
3. Describe research methodology
4. Develop a research proposal.
5. Conduct a research study.
6. Communicate research findings
7. Utilize research findings
8. Critically evaluate nursing research studies.
9. Write scientific paper for publication.

PART – A - NURSING RESEARCH-THEORY

UNIT -1 10 Hrs.
Introduction: Methods of acquiring knowledge – problem solving and scientific method,
Research– Definition, characteristics, purposes, kinds of research, Historical Evolution of research
in nursing, Basic research terms, Scope of nursing research: areas, problems in nursing, health and
social research, Concept of evidence based practice, Ethics in research, Overview of Research
process.

UNIT – 2 5 Hrs.

Review of Literature: Importance, purposes, sources, criteria for selection of resources and
steps in reviewing literature.

UNIT – 3 12 Hrs.
Research Approaches and designs: Type - Quantitative and Qualitative, Historical, survey and
experimental –Characteristics, type’s advantages and disadvantages, Qualitative: Phenomenology,
grounded theory, ethnography.
UNIT - 4 10 Hrs.
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Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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Research problem: Identification of research problem, Formulation of problem statement and
research objectives, Definition of terms, Assumptions and delimitations, Identification of variables,
Hypothesis – definition, formulation and types.

UNIT - 5 5 Hrs

Developing theoretical/conceptual framework: Theories: Nature, characteristics, Purpose

and uses, Using, testing and developing conceptual framework, models and theories.

UNIT – 6 6 Hrs.
Sampling: Population and sample, Factors influencing sampling, Sampling techniques,
Sample size, Probability and sampling error, Problems of sampling.

UNIT – 7 20 Hrs.
Tools and methods of Data collection: Concepts of data collection, Data sources, methods
/techniques quantitative and qualitative, Tools for data collection – types, characteristics and their
Development, Validity and reliability of tools, Procedure for data collection.

UNIT – 8 5 Hrs.
Implementing research plan: Pilot Study, review research plan (design), planning for data
collection, administration of tool/interventions, and collection of data.

UNIT – 9 10 Hrs.
Analysis and interpretation of data : Plan for data analysis: quantitative and qualitative,
Preparing data for computer analysis and presentation, Statistical analysis, Interpretation of data,
Conclusion and generalizations, Summary and discussion.

UNIT - 10 10Hrs.
Reporting and utilizing research findings: Communication of research results, oral and
written, writing research report purposes, methods and style Vancouver, American Psychological
Association (APA), Campbell etc., writing scientific articles for publication: purposes & style.

UNIT – 11 3 Hrs.
Critical analysis of research reports and articles.

UNIT – 12 4 Hrs.
Developing and presenting a research proposal.
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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TEXT BOOK:

1. Polit Q Hunglai, Principles of Nursing Research, 7th Edition, Publication, (2003)

2. Basavanthappa, Nursing Research, 1st Edition, Jaypee publications, New Delhi,
1998.
3. Nirmala .V, Research Methodology in Nursing, 1 st Edition, Jaypee Brothers
publications, New Delhi, 2011.

REFERENCE BOOK:

1. Burns Nancy, Understanding of Research, 2 nd Edition, Sounders Publications,

Philadelphia, 2002.
2. Fransis C.M, Medical Ethics, 2nd Edition, Jaypee publications, New Delhi, 200

Activities

• Annotated Bibliography of research reports and articles.

• Review of literature of selected topic and reporting  Formulation of problem
statement, objective and hypothesis  Developing theoretical/conceptual framework.
• Preparation of a sample research tool
• Analysis and interpretation of given data
• Developing and presenting research proposal
• Journal club presentation
• Critical evaluation of selected research studies  Writing a scientific paper.

UNIT ALLOTMENT-NURSING RESEARCH

MSc NURSING Ist YEAR
TOTAL: 100 Hours
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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Unit Unit Content Hrs Teacher Signature
No Assigned

1 Introduction 10 Hrs Dr Shejila C H

2 Review of Literature 5 Hrs Dr Shejila C H

3 Research Approaches and designs 10 Hrs Dr Sujitha M

4 Research problem 10 Hrs Dr Sharmila J

5 Developing theoretical/conceptual 5 Hrs Dr Shejila C H

framework

6 Sampling 6 Hrs Dr Jamuna P

7 Tools and methods of Data collection 20 Hrs Dr Shejila C H

8 Implementing research plan 4 Hrs Dr Jamuna P

9 Analysis and interpretation of data 10 Hrs Dr Shejila C H

10 Reporting and utilizing research findings 10 Hrs Ms S Suseela

11 Critical analysis of research reports and 5 Hrs Mr Ramesh S

articles.

12 Developing and presenting a research 5 Hrs Mr Ramesh S

proposal

Dr Shejila C H -50 Hrs, Dr Sharmila J-10 Hrs, Dr Jamuna P P -10 Hrs,

Mr Ramesh -10 Hrs, Mrs. S Suseela- 10 Hrs, Dr Sujitha-10 Hrs

Principal

1st Year M. Sc. Nursing Time Table

03-11-2025 to 08-11-2025
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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09.00- 10.00- 11.00- 11.45- 12.30- 01.30- 02.30- 03.30-
DAYS/DATE/TIME 10.00 11.00 11.45 12.30 01.30 02.30 03.30 04.30
Monday Orientation Program Document Verification
03.11.25 L
Nursing
U Self
Tuesday Research
Study
04.11.25 Dr Sujitha
N
M
Nursing C Self
Wednesday Research
Study
05.11.25 Dr Sujitha H
M
Nursing B Self
Thursday Research
Study
06.11.25 Dr Sujitha R
M
Nursing E Self
Friday Research
Library Study
07.11.25 Dr Sujitha A
M
Saturday K
Holiday Holiday
08.11.25

Nursing Research
Name Total Alloted
Hours Hours
1 Dr Sujitha 20 4
M

Class Coordinator Principal

1st Year M. Sc. Nursing Time Table

10-11-2025 to 15-11-2025

09.00- 10.00- 11.00- 11.45- 12.30 01.30- 02.30- 03.30-

DAYS/DATE/ 10.00 11.00 11.45 12.30 - 02.30 03.30 04.30
 DAYANANDA SAGAR UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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TIME 01.30
Nursing Nursing
L Nursing Self
Monday Research Research
Research Study
10.11.25 Dr Sujitha Dr Sujitha
U Dr Julice
M M
Nursing Nursing
N Self
Tuesday Research Research
Study
11.11.25 Mrs. Dr Sujitha
Suseela S M C
Nursing
Nursing H Self
Wednesday Research
Research Study
12.11.25 Mrs.
Dr Julice B
Suseela S
Thursday R
ICTAHS ICTAHS
13.11.25
E
Friday
ICTAHS ICTAHS
14.11.25 A
Saturday K
ICTAHS ICTAHS
15.11.25

Nursing Research
Name Total Allotted Hrs
Hours
1. Dr. Sujitha 20 4
M
2. Mrs. Suseela 10 2
3. Dr. Julice 10 2

Class Coordinator Principal

1st Year M. Sc. Nursing Time Table

17-11-2025 to 22-11-2025
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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09.00- 10.00- 11.00- 12.00- 01.00- 02.00- 03.00- 04.00-
DAYS/DATE/TIME 10.00 11.00 12.00 01.00 02.00 03.00 04.00 04.30
Nursing Nursing
Self
Monday Research Research
Library Study
17.11.25 Dr Sujitha Dr Sujitha L
M M
Nursing Nursing U Nursing
Self
Tuesday Research Research Research
Study
18.11.25 Dr Sujitha Mrs. N Dr Sujitha
M Suseela M
C Nursing
Nursing Self
Wednesday Research
Research Study
19.11.25 H Dr Sujitha
Dr Julice
M
Nursing B Self
Thursday
Research Library Study
20.11.25
Dr Julice R
Nursing
Nursing E Self
Friday Research
Research Study
21.11.25 Mrs.
Dr Julice A
Suseela
Nursing
Nursing K Self
Saturday Research
Research Study
22.11.25 Dr Sujitha
Dr Julice
M

Nursing Research
Name Total Allotted Hrs
Hours
1 Dr. Sujitha 20 6
. M
2 Mrs. 10 2
. Suseela
3 Dr. Julice 10 4
.

Class Coordinator Principal

1st Year M. Sc. Nursing Time Table

05-01-2026 to 10-01-2026
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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09.00- 10.00- 11.00- 12.00- 01.00- 02.00- 03.00- 04.00-

DAYS/DATE/TIME 10.00 11.00 12.00 01.00 02.00 03.00 04.00 04.30
ANP Self
Monday ANP Posting L
Posting Library Study
05.01.26
U Nursing
Self
Tuesday Research
ANP Posting N Study
06.01.26 Dr.
Sharmila J
C
ANP Nursing
ANP Posting Self
Wednesday Research
Posting H Study
07.01.26 Dr.
Sharmila J
B
Self
Thursday
ANP Posting Synopsis Study
08.01.26 R
ANP E Self
Friday ANP Posting
Posting Study
09.01.26
A
Self
Saturday
ANP Posting K Study
10.01.26

Nursing Research
1 Dr. Sujitha 20 0
. M
2 Mrs. 10 0
. Suseela
3 Dr. Julice 10 0
.
4 Dr 10 2
. Sharmila J

Class Coordinator Principal

1st Year M. Sc. Nursing Time Table

 DAYANANDA SAGAR UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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09-02-2026 to 14-02-2026

11.00- 12.00- 12.30- 02.30- 03.30-

09.00-10.00 10.00-11.00 01.30-02.30
DAYS/DATE/TIME 12.00 12.30 01.30 03.30 04.30
Monday STATISTICS L
ANP Posting ANP Posting 1st Sessional- Research & Statistics
09.02.26
U
Tuesday
ANP Posting Mentoring Library
10.02.26 N

Wednesday ANP Posting STATISTICS ANP Posting C 1st Sessional- Clinical Speciality
11.02.26
H Nursing
Thursday st Research
1 Sessional- Nursing Education B
12.02.26 Dr. Jamuna
PP
R Nursing
Friday ANP Posting STATISTICS ANP Posting Research
13.02.26 E Dr. Jamuna
PP
Nursing
Saturday ANP Posting A Research
14.02.26 Dr. Jamuna
K PP

Nursing Research
Name Total Allotted Hrs
Hours
1. Dr. Sujitha 20 0
M
2. Mrs. 10 0
Suseela
3. Dr. Julice 10 0
4. Dr Jamuna 10 3
PP

Class Coordinator Principal

1st Year M. Sc. Nursing Time Table

06-04-2026 to 11-04-2026
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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10.00- 11.00- 12.00- 12.30- 02.30-

09.00-10.00 01.30-02.30 03.30-04.30
DAYS/DATE/TIME 11.00 12.00 12.30 01.30 03.30
Monday
Library Clinical Speciality Posting
06.04.26 L
Tuesday
II Sessional Exam U Clinical Speciality Posting
07.04.26 Clinical Speciality
N
Wednesday
OLDAGE HOME VISIT Clinical Speciality Posting
08.04.26
C
Nursing Nursing
Thursday Research Research H
Clinical Speciality Posting
09.04.26 Dr. Dr.
Sharmila J B
Geethanjali
Nursing R
Friday Research
E Clinical Speciality Posting
10.04.26 Dr.
Geethanjali
A
Nursing
Saturday Research
K Clinical Speciality Posting
11.04.26 Dr.
Sharmila J

Nursing Research
Name Total Allotted Hrs
Hours
1. Dr. Sujitha 20 0
M
2. Mrs. Suseela 10 0
3. Dr. 10 3
Geetanjali
4. Dr. Sharmila 20 3

Class Coordinator Principal

1st Year M. Sc. Nursing Time Table

13-04-2026 to 18-04-2026
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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10.00- 11.00- 12.00- 12.30- 02.30-
09.00-10.00 01.30-02.30 03.30-04.30
DAYS/DATE/TIME 11.00 12.00 12.30 01.30 03.30
Nursing
Monday Research L Clinical Speciality Posting
13.04.26 Dr.
Geethanjali U
Tuesday N
Holiday Holiday
14.04.26
Nursing Nursing C
Wednesday Research Research
H Clinical Speciality Posting
15.04.26 Dr. Dr.
Geethanjali Sharmila J
B
Nursing Nursing
Thursday Research Research R
Clinical Speciality Posting
16.04.26 Dr. Dr.
Geethanjali Sharmila J E

Friday A
Library Clinical Speciality Posting
17.04.26
K
Saturday
Holiday Holiday
18.04.26

Nursing Research
Name Total Allotted Hrs
Hours
1. Dr. Sujitha M 20 0
2. Mrs. Suseela 10 0
3. Dr. Geetanjali 10 3
4. Dr. Sharmila 20 2

Class Coordinator Principal

 DAYANANDA SAGAR UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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Date Emergency
Application Branc Blood
Sr. USN Student of Contact
No. h Group
Birth No.
15-11-
1. 25PG050006 HSC25MSN012 BEIPHAKI HLYCHHO MSN O+ 9615044156
2001

11-03-
2. 25PG050003 HSC25MSN013 BIKRAM BISWAS MSN O+ 9883901987
1998

26-08-
3. 25PG050007 HSC25MSN014 DEBAJYOTI JOARDAR MSN B+ 7699476910
2000

04-02-
4. 25PG050005 HSC25MSN011 LIJO VARGHESE MSN A+ 7909291335
1989

19-07-
5. 25PG050004 HSC25CHN011 NIKITA NATH CHN O+ 7085382702
2001

OMEGA 06-02-
6. 25PG050002 HSC25PCN013 MHN B- 8730022235
THOUNAOJAM 2000

25-03-
7. 25PG050001 HSC25PCN014 THIYAM TAJITA DEVI MHN O+ 9856413337
2001

STUDENT LIST
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COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South District-562112 .
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Date: 31-03-2026 Max. Marks: 75
Marks
Duration: 3 Hours Time: 1.30 p4.30pm
SESSIONAL EXAM-II
[Link]. NURSING- I YEAR
COURSE: NURSING RESEARCH

Marks COs
I LONG ESSAY ( ANSWER ALL) 20x3=60
1. Define sampling and explain in detail about probability sampling 20 1
techniques
2. Define Hypothesis. Explain types, formulation of hypotheses. Write a 20 1
note on Type I and Type II error
3. Explain sources of research problem. Formulate one problem statement 20 2
and wite research objectives
II SHORT ESSAY ( ANSWER ANY THREE) 5X3=15
4. Pilot study 5 1
5. Write factors influencing sampling techniques 5 1
6. Note on characteristics, purposes of theories 5 1
7. Variables with examples 5 1
8. Review of research plan 5 2

*CO – Course Outcomes

All the COs listed at the bottom of the page

CO-1 Critically discuss research and research process.

CO-2 Integrate moral values, ethics and professionalism in preparing a research proposal.
CO-3 Generate scientific reports based on the findings of dissertation.