Research in Finance

Paper Code: 
24DFSG703
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students to comprehend research methodology fundamentals, including research design, sampling techniques, hypothesis construction, data collection methods, statistical analysis, and report writing essential for conducting effective research projects.

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24DFSG 703

Research in Finance

(Theory)

CO193: Apply the process of research and select appropriate research design, formulating suitable research hypothesis to draw conclusion on research problem

CO194: Utilize the different sampling techniques and scaling techniques

CO195: Classify and tabulate data to interpret hypothesis

CO196: Apply appropriate statistical parametric and non- parametric test to test the hypothesis

CO197: Construct a comprehensive well-designed research report

CO198: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Practical cases , Power point presentation.    

 Learning activities for the students:                              Self-learning assignments, Seminar presentation.

CA test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentations.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Research Methodology
  • Introduction to Research Methodology: Meaning and definition of research, process of research, types of research
  • Research Design: Purpose of research, types of research design: Explorative, Descriptive and Explanatory, Cross-sectional and Longitudinal research studies.
12.00
Unit II: 
Sampling Techniques
  • Sampling Techniques: Census and Sampling methods, Probability and Non-Probability sampling techniques
  • Variables: Meaning, Types of Variables.
  • Hypothesis: Meaning, Types, and criteria of construction of hypothesis.
  • Sampling Distribution and Standard Error
  • Element of Testing a Statistical Hypothesis- Formulation of the problem, Types of errors. Level of significance
Unit III: 
Scaling Techniques
  • Scaling Techniques: Purpose of Scaling Techniques, Types of scales: Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, and Ratio Scales.
  • Data Collection Techniques: Primary and Secondary data collection techniques
  • Statistics: Meaning, Importance, Limitations, Classifications, and Tabulation of data, discrete and continuous variables. Frequency Distributions and Cumulative frequency distribution
12.00
Unit IV: 
Parametric tests:
  • Parametric tests: large sample test for proportions, single mean and difference in two means. Small sample test- Application of Student’s t- test for small sample for single mean, difference in two means (independent and paired-t). ANOVA
  • Correlation and Regression Analysis
12.00
Unit V: 
Non-parametric analysis:
  • Non-parametric analysis: Chi-square test for population variance, Kruskal Wallis H Test, Mann Whitney U – test.
  • Report Writing: Format of research report, presentation (Tables, Charts, Diagrams, Labeling), footnote, endnote, bibliography, references.
  • The elements of research project

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Kothari, C.R. (Second Edition), Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, Wishwa Publication, New Delhi.
  • Luck, David J. and Rubin, Ronald S., Marketing Research, Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd., New Delhi.
  • Levin, Richard I. and Rubin, David S., Statistics for Management, Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd., New Delhi

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Goon, Gupta and Das: Fundamentals of Statistics, Vol. I and II.
  • Snedecor and Cochran, Statistical Methods, Oxford and IBH Publishers
  • Shukla,M.C. and Gulshan S.S., Statistics Theory and Practice, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
  • Gupta, S.P., Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
  • Gupta, S.C. and Kapoor V.K., Fundamental of Mathematical Statistics, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi
  • Simpson and Kafka: Basic Statistics, Oxford and IBH Publishers.
  • Badarkar, P.L. and Wilkinson T.S. (2000), Methodology and Techniques of Social Research, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai

 E- Content:

Reference Journals:

  • Business Perspectives and Research
  • FIIB Business Review
  • Harvard Business Review
  • IUP Journal of Accounting Research
  • Jindal Journal of Business Research

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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