RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Sub Code: PGDYT T 105
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Chapter 1: Research Methodology (20 hours)
i.Research – Its meaning, nature, scope, objectives and goal, General introduction to types of research especially fundamental, clinical, literary and philosophical research studies.
ii.Research methodology- Brief introduction of steps of research with special reference to case reports relevant to Yoga therapy.
iii.Application of Statistics in Yoga research.
iv.Research methodology in Yoga as described in ancient Indian Texts.

Chapter 2: An Overview of Yoga Research (20 hours)
i.Concept of research in Yoga.
ii.Brief survey of research in Yoga, especially with reference to Yoga practices like Sat Karmas, Asanas, Pranayamas, relaxation techniques and Meditation etc.
iii.Brief review of Literary, Philosophical, physiological and Clinical and Fundamental research studies in Yoga and Limitations of Yoga research.
iv.Brief review of scientific and philosophico-literary research contributions by reputed Yoga institutions in India and abroad.

Chapter 3: Randomized Controlled Trials and Clinical Trials (20 hours)
i.Published clinical trials in peer reviewed scientific journals on:
ii.Yoga therapy for Infectious Disease.
iii.Yoga therapy for Cancer and AIDS.
iv.Yoga therapy for Medical and Psychiatric rehabilitation.
v.Yoga therapy in the management of psychosomatic diseases.
vi.Higher states of consciousness induced by Meditation.

Text Books:
1.Telles, S. : Research Methods (Swami Vivekanada Yoga Prakashan, Bangalore)
2.Jerrold H. Zar : Biostatistical Analysis. Pearson education.

Reference Books:
1.Kothari, C.R. : Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques (Vishwa Prakashan, New Delhi, 1985)
2.Russell A. Jones : Research Methods in the Social and behavioral science (Sinauer Associates, Saunderland’s Massaschusetts)
3.A.K. Singh : Tests, Measurements and Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences (Bharati Bhavan publishers)
4.J.N.S. Matthews : An Introduction to randomized controlled clinical trials (Arnold, London)
5.J.S.P. Lumley and : Research:-Some Ground Rules
6.W. Benjamin :(Oxford university press)
7.Herman J. Ader and : Research Methodology in the life, behavioural social and Gideon J. Mellebeegh Sciences (SAGE publications)
8.Rummond, A,: Research methods for therapists. 1996 Campling, J and Nelson, T
9.Robin Monro : Yoga research bibliography scientific studies on yoga and meditation (Yoga biomedical trust, England 1989)
10.Michael H. Cohen : Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Legal Boundaries and regulatory Perspective (1997)