Review of Basic Probability Concepts: numerical indices for summarizing data, probability distribution concept,nature and applicability. Statistical Tools for Analyzing Data: scope of data analysis; inference, variation distribution, estimation: confidence limits, importance of confidence limits in planning test programmes, sample size determination for given accuracy. Role of research in technology; Problem identification; Situation analysis, project proposal: Objectives, literature review, research are/materials, methodologies, expected results, discussion. Project work: data collection techniques, data analysis techniques, information presentation methods, research organization; Planning, budgeting and costing of research projects.