ITM University-Gwalior: All courses

Intent:

To understand the fundamentals of Research methods in context to architectural research

Content :

Unit 1	Introduction	defining research.
		types of research: quantitative/ qualitative/ descriptive/analytical/ fundamental/ applied research
		Research and architecture
Unit 2	Research Writing	Components of research writing
		Terminology: aim/ objective/ hypothesis/ research problem/ research question/variables/Literature review
		Formulating the research process
		Research methodology
		Bibliography.citation.referencing styles
Unit 3	Research Review	understanding the objectives of research review
		research paper review
Unit 4	Research Techniques	data collection methods. sampling.
		presentation of data. analysis
		introduction to statistical analysis methods : mean. standard deviation. Regression analysis.
Unit 5	Architectural Research	Architectural processes
		Architectural products,
		Architectural performance

Approach:

Lectures to be supplemented with technical paper reviews, development of a primary research tool, minor paper writing.

Course outcome:

§ The student becomes aware of the potential of research in the field of architecture and allied subjects.

§ The course helps the student to apply research principles in his seminar study.