M.E.

– Engineering Design |Minimum Credits to be Earned: 70| Regulations 2018

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18ED51 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND IPR 3003

Course Objectives

x To learn various research problem formulation methods.

x To understand the research analysis concepts and research ethics.
x To impart the knowledge on the Hypotheses Testing process and its methods.
x To understand importance of Intellectual Property Right.
x To learn about procedures of IPR protection for inventors

Programme Outcomes (POs)

a. Independently carry out research/investigation and development work to solve practical

problems.
c. Demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the program. The
mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program.
d. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and design concepts to identify, formulate and
deliver solutions for product development.

Course Outcomes (COs)

1. Formulate the research problem using specific methods.

2. Analyze research related information and Follow research ethics.
3. Explain the Hypotheses Testing process and its methods.
4. Describe the important role of in growth of individuals &nation
5. Explain the significance of patent rights and patent administration systems.

UNIT I 9 Hours

INTRODUCTION
Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics of a good
research problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research
problem.Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection, analysis,
interpretation and Necessary instrumentations.

UNIT II 9 Hours

LITERATURE STUDIES AND TECHNICAL WRITING

Effective literature studies approaches, analysis Plagiarism, Research ethics. Effective technical
writing, how to write report, Paper Developing a Research Proposal, Format of research proposal, a
presentation and assessment by a review committee.
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UNIT III 9 Hours

HYPOTHESES TESTING
Testing of hypotheses concerning means -one mean and difference between two means -one tailed
and two tailed tests, t-test, cluster, factor and discriminant analysis, variance – one tailed Chi-square
test.

9 Hours
UNIT IV
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting and
Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development. International Scenario:
International cooperation on Intellectual Property.
9 Hours
UNIT V
INTELLECTUAL PATENT RIGHTS
Scope of Patent Rights, Licensing and transfer of technology, Patent information and databases,
Geographical Indications.Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under PCT. New Developments in
IPR: Administration of Patent System. New developments in IPR, IPR of Biological Systems and
Computer Software.

FOR FURTHER READINGS

Case Study: Apply Research Methodology principles into design and manufacturing field. Traditional
knowledge Case Studies, IPR and IITs.
Total: 45 Hours
Reference(s)
1. Kothari, C.R., Research Methodology –Methods and techniques, New Age Publications,
New Delhi, 2009.
2. Panneerselvam, R., Research Methodology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 2004.
3. Wayne Goddard and Stuart Melville, Research Methodology: An Introduction, Juta Academic
Publication, 2nd edition, 2004.
4. Ranjit Kumar, Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for beginners, SAGE Publications
Ltd., 4th edition, 2014.
5. Halbert, Resisting Intellectual Property, Taylor & Francis Ltd,2007.