A three-day workshop on research methodology, paper writing, and publication commenced today at Sona Devi University, Ghatshila. Running from September 9 to 11, the event attracted Ph.D. research scholars from Sona Devi University and other institutions. The workshop aims to equip participants with essential knowledge on the various aspects of conducting effective research.
The workshop began with an inaugural ceremony where Chancellor Prabhakar Singh welcomed the chief guest, Dr. N. R. Mrinal, Head of the Department of Psychology at Nagpur University, Maharashtra. As the keynote speaker, Dr. Mrinal emphasized the pivotal role of research in driving societal and scientific development. He guided scholars through the different stages of research, explaining how to select a research problem, formulate and test hypotheses, and design a study that accurately represents the chosen sample.
“Research work is the foundation of development,” Dr. Mrinal stated, underscoring the importance of having a strong grasp of research methodology to produce valuable, credible results. He provided insights into statistical techniques crucial for data analysis, including mean, median, mode, standard deviation, t-test, F-test, and Z-scores. He also elaborated on methods for measuring correlations, hypothesis testing, and determining significance levels, shedding light on the relevance of normal distribution in statistical studies.
In his address, Vice Chancellor Dr. J.P. Mishra emphasized the importance of research in academic and professional advancement, while Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Gulab Singh Azad provided an overview of the various stages of research methodology and the utility of the workshop.
