PRAYoG Phase II Session on Research Methods, Data Analysis and Proposal Mentoring

PRAYoG Phase II Session on Research Methods, Data Analysis and Proposal Mentoring

The Research and Development (R&D) Cell of Don Bosco College of Engineering (DBCE), Fatorda, in collaboration with the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa, organized a Phase II session under PRAYoG (Promoting Research Among Youth of Goa) on “Research Methods, Data Analysis and Proposal Mentoring” on 13th October 2026.

The session was conducted by Dr. Manideepa Mukherjee from BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, for students of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electronics and Computer Science Engineering.

The session focused on reviewing and evaluating the research progress achieved during Phase I, formulating clear and manageable research problems, selecting appropriate data collection methods, and designing basic research instruments. Students were also introduced to systematic and ethical data collection, data entry and coding, classification and tabulation, identification of data quality issues, and basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.

The resource person also guided students in developing realistic project completion plans and organizing their research activities effectively. The session provided valuable insights into the practical aspects of research methodology and helped students strengthen their research skills and confidence in undertaking structured research projects.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Shwetha Prasanna, Chairperson, R&D Cell, DBCE, with the participation of faculty members Dr. Nitendra Palankar, Dr. Amrita Naik, Dr. Monica Joseph, Mrs. Vanessa Fernandes, Dr. Vidya D. S., and Mr. Nahil.

The session was a significant step towards promoting a research-oriented culture among students and encouraging them to pursue systematic, ethical, and meaningful research across engineering disciplines.