Research Methodology - ITM University

3 rd7Days National Workshop onResearch Methodologyfor Management and Statistical AnalysisUsing IBM SPSS Statistics 20.027 May to 2 June, 2013ITM University GwaliorIn Association withOrganised byITM School of BusinessSPSSSouth Asia Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply.Willing is not enough; we must do.”Johnson Von Goethe, German PhilospherDays National Workshop onResearch Methodologyfor Management and Statistical AnalysisUsing IBM SPSS Statistics 20.0IntroductionSearch for knowledge or any systematic investigationto establish facts is research. It is about searchingsystematically for solutions to problems. For thisstatistical device is required. Statistical device notonly provides a way of summarizing the data intoquicker and manageable information but also helpsthe researcher to make decisions about whetherrelationships between two or more variables areactually real ones. Statistics today have becomeindispensible in all field of human endeavor includingnot only natural physical and social science but also inthe field of management science.ITM School of Business - 9th position in North Zone(Silicon India Survey-2013).• To enable the participants to understand the needs forstatistical tools in research.• The objectives of seven days workshop is to impartthe data analytical capabilities to the project leaders,business analysts, faculty, research scholars and postgraduate students who want to enhance the quality ofdata analysis capabilities to facilitate decision making.• The participants also learn about use of various dataanalysis techniques in research, designing the study,collecting data, issues involved in coding, editing,analyzing and interpreting the data collected.• The primary focus will be on survey research withspecial seasons on Finance, Human Resources,Organization Behavior, and Marketing areas.• To equip with analytical knowledge and skills toenhance the quality of work, enhance managerial abilityto apply different types of statistical tools, interpret anduse the result for decision making.3 rd Highest Placements-2013 BatchTo address challenges and opportunities in the field ofresearch a new software product SPSS now known asIBM SPSS Statistics 20.0 has enabled academiciansand researchers to obtain valuable information fromthe data. Basic knowledge on SPSS is vital for all usersbefore they proceeded to survey and data analysis. Butvery often people have inadequate knowledge aboutthe basic operation of SPSS programme. This sevendays workshop is for the beginners with little or noexperiences in SPSS software who want to acquirethe skills and knowledge of getting started in to thissoftware. The programme simply aims at developingthe pedagogical and research skills participants.Vol.2 No. 1 January-June 2011International Journal published by ITM School of BusinessObjectives of the workshop• To enable the participants to define researchproblem and develop a suitable methodology foraddressing the key issues.

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Programme Schedule27 May, 201309:00 AM – 11:00 AM 11:30 AM – 12:00 NOON 12:00 NOON – 1:30 PM 02:15 PM – 4:00 PM 04:15 PM – 5:45 PMInaugurationFunction and keynote speech onrelevance and mileageoffered by ResearchSESSIONS BY EXPERTSFROM SPSSData Editing and DataPreparationData Transformation and FileHandling and TransformationsWorking with Output andPivot TablesWorking with Models andChart FacilitySESSIONS BY EXPERTS FROM SPSSData Analysis via SPSS 20.0Using Functions:FrequenciesDescriptive StatisticsExploreCross TabsP-P PlotsQ-Q PlotsSESSIONS BY EXPERTSFROM SPSSStatistical AnalysisZ- Test, T-test – Independentsamples and paired sample.ANOVA – Contrasts, post-hocsand options.SESSIONS BY EXPERTS FROMSPSSGLM Univariate AnalysisModel, contrasts and post-hoc28 May, 201309:00 AM – 11:00 AM 11:30 AM – 1:30 NOON 2:15 PM – 4:00 PM 4:05 PM – 4:45 PMSESSIONS BY EXPERTS FROM SPSSCoorelationsBivariate and PartialSESSIONS BY EXPERTS FROM SPSSLinear Models and Regression AnalysisSESSIONS BY EXPERTS FROM SPSSFactor AnalysisSESSIONS BY EXPERTS FROM SPSSCluster Analysis29 May, 2013Preparing for Research andReview of Literature• What is Research..?• Alternatives to Research.• How Science Work.?• Scientific Method and Attitude Whereto find Research Literature?• How to conduct a Systematic• Literature Review?• What a Good Review Looks Like?• Use of EBSCO and other data• bases in literature review.Use of software in ReviewIntroduction to Statistics• Statistics in real life• Central Tendency• Variability• Shape>Skew >Kurtosis• Relationship between Statistics>Skew and Central Tendency>Skew and VariabilityHypothesis Setting andProcedures• From Research Questionsto Hypotheses• Language of Hypotheses• Type of Hypotheses.• Level of Significance,Brief Introduction ofSampling distributionVisiting Internationalresearch papers toexamine the practice.PROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESMeasurement Scales and QuestionnaireDesignThe value of a Good Survey InstrumentOnline Survey Methods: Available OptionsMeasurement Scales-Single andMultiple item Scales, Scales and Index30 May, 2013PROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESZ-Test, T-test, Paired T-test, Anova andCorrelationPROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESFactorial Anova, Interaction effectPROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESRegression Analysis, Multiple RegressionPROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESPartial and Semi-Partial Correlation31 May, 2013PROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESFactor Analysis – Case StudiesPROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESCluster Analysis-Case StudiesPROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESMulti Dimentional Scaling (MDS)PROJECT BASED HANDS-ONEXERCISESConfirmatory Factor Analysis1 June, 2013PROJECT BASED HANDS-ON EXERCISESApplication of non-parametrictests : Contexts and types.Writing Research Article and Proposals:Structure of a Research paper.References?PlagiarismProject Report Presentations2 June, 2013Valedictory SessionVisit to Agra/KhajurahoPedagogy : The workshop will use a holistic model order to groom participant in the area of research methodology. The sessions will be a mix of pen/pencil exercises, concurrentlyimplementing the same exercises via software in the same session and finally an overview of use of illustrated techniques in published research papers.Based on lecture methodHands-on computer exercises or demonstration of the use ofsoftware via projector.A mix of lecture and hands-on computer exercises ordemonstration of the use software via projector.

PatronsShri Rama Shankar SinghChancellor, ITM University, GwaliorSmt. Kanupriya Singh RathoreChairperson, ITM Universe Vadodara, GujaratSmt. Ruchi Singh ChauhanVice President, ITM University, GwaliorShri Ravindra Singh RathoreManaging Director, ITM Universe Vadodara, GujaratShri Daulat Singh ChauhanManaging Director, ITM University, GwaliorDr. R.D. GuptaVice Chancellor, ITM University, GwaliorProgramme ChairmanProf. Yogesh UpadhyayVice Chancellor, ITM University, GwaliorProgramme CoordinatorsProf. Keshav Kansana, Prof. Aditya Tripathi, Prof. Deepti Gupta, Prof. Shilpi SinghFor further details contact at:09926244005, 09589891059, Email: fdp@itmuniversity.ac.inBest Private University Serving Social Cause byEnhancing Employment OpportunitiesAwarded on 9th April, 2013 by Dr. M.M. Pallam RajuMinister-hrd,Govt. of India,selected by a process and Jury approved by PlanningCommission of India & Assocham.Disclaimer : ITM University Gwalior has no connection with any other University with the similar name any where else in India.ITM University GwaliorOpp. Sithouli Railway Station, N.H. 75, Jhansi Road, Gwalior, MP, India - 474001Ph.: 0751 2495570, 2432977, 2432989 (Extn. 513) Fax: 0751 2432988www.itmuniversity.ac.inConcept & Design:Creatives & Graphics Cell, ITM University