3rd, 4th, 5th, December, 2025

Summary
The Three-Day Workshop on Research Methodology with Hands-on Experience of SPSS, organized by the Salar-E-Millat Research Centre, aimed to strengthen foundational research competencies among postgraduate students by integrating modern research practices with practical statistical analysis skills. The workshop employed a structured methodological approach involving expert-led lectures, demonstrations, interactive discussions, and hands-on SPSS training. Key sessions covered research types and designs, hypothesis formulation, sampling methods, data collection tools, steps of the research process, and data processing and analysis using SPSS. The program enabled participants to understand research frameworks, develop research instruments, determine sample size, and perform descriptive and basic inferential statistical tests. Overall, the workshop significantly enhanced participants’ ability to design, conduct, and analyze research studies effectively, thereby contributing to improved academic quality and research professionalism.

Introduction
The Salar-E-Millat Research Centre (SEMRC) organized a three-day workshop on Research Methodology with Hands-on Experience of SPSS for M.E and M.Tech students of Deccan College of Engineering and Technology. Under the esteemed vision of the Honorable Managing Director, Mr. Akbaruddin Owaisi, the Research Centre has been established to cater to the multidisciplinary research needs of various departments under Deccan Institutions.

SEMRC has previously hosted Research Methodology and Orientation Programmes for Doctoral Scholars, DCMS, B.Arch (DSA/DSCA), MBA/MHM, and Pharmacy (DSOP) departments. The objective of such academic interventions is to strengthen foundational research competencies and promote systematic, data-driven inquiry among scholars.

Purpose of the Workshop
In the academic and professional environment, research methodologies, analytical tools, and statistical techniques are rapidly evolving due to advancements in technology, software applications, and interdisciplinary approaches. To remain relevant and effective, post-graduate students, faculty members, and research practitioners must continuously update their knowledge and skills.

With this objective, the Salar-E-Millat Research Centre organized this Three-Day Workshop on Research Methodology and Hands-on Experience on SPSS to strengthen fundamental concepts of research while introducing innovative approaches to research design, data collection, data processing, and data analysis. The workshop aimed to enhance the overall quality of research output and promote critical thinking, academic innovation, and excellence in scholarly pursuits.

The workshop specifically addressed the following key areas:

• Research Methods & Research Designs
• Formulation and Testing of Hypotheses
• Development and Preparation of Research Instruments
• Methods and Types of Sampling
• Determination of Appropriate Sample Size
• Data Collection, Processing, and Analysis
• Application of Statistical Tests using SPSS with hands-on experience

Through this comprehensive structure, participants were equipped with both conceptual clarity and practical expertise necessary for conducting high-quality research and analyzing their own datasets effectively.

Resource Person
The workshop was facilitated by Dr. D. K. Lal Das, Senior Research Consultant, SEMRC, former Principal of R M College of Social Work & Research Centre, Hyderabad. He is well known expert of Research, Statistics, and Application of SPSS. He has over 35 years of experience in social work education, research and practice. Dr. Das is an SPSS expert with a distinguished profile in conducting research projects, facilitating research methodology workshops, designing academic e-lessons, delivering statistical training for scholars and faculty. His expertise enriched the workshop with real-world insights and hands-on statistical demonstrations.

Structure of the Workshop
The workshop was conducted over three days, each divided into three academic sessions of one hour each, followed by discussion and practice activities when required.

Detailed Schedule & Session Outcomes
• Day 1
Session 1 (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Introduction to Research & Types of Research
Session 2 (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Identification of Objectives and Formulation of Hypothesis
Session 3 (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
Research Designs: Survey Research and Experimental Research

• Day 2
Session 1 (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Population, Sampling, Determination of Sample Size
Session 2 (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Tools of Data Collection
Session 3 (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
Steps of Research Process

• Day 3
Session 1 (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Introduction to SPSS
Session 2 (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Data Processing using SPSS, Preparation of Code Book: Hands-on Experience
Session 3 (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
Data Entry, Frequency Tables, Bi-variate Tables, Graphs and Chart: Hands-on Experience
Application of Statistical Tests

Key Learning Outcomes
Participants learned to:

• Understand research fundamentals and scientific inquiry
• Formulate meaningful research questions and hypotheses
• Apply research designs suitable for engineering and social sciences
• Develop data collection instruments
• Use SPSS for statistical analysis and interpretation
• Prepare data for publication-quality research reports

Feedback & Conclusion
The three-day workshop was highly productive and well-received by all participants. Students appreciated the clarity of explanations, Practical demonstrations, SPSS hands-on training, Real research examples shared by the resource person. The workshop significantly enhanced the participants’ capacity to undertake independent research projects. The Research Centre extends its gratitude to the participants and wishes them success in their academic and research pursuits.