Reseach Methodology

While focusing on research, this comprehensive book on Research Methodology provides an overall view/ introduction to the rethinking of research in India. The history of India records our country as one of learning, knowledge and innovation. Research is the necessary fundamental for the development of a society. All the cradles of civilizations are routed in research. Systematic and principled research is the need to meet the challenges we encounter as a result of knowledge explosion. Contents:- CONTENTS:- # Foreword, Preface , 1. Research Methodology:An Introduction 15-54, Meaning of Research Objectives of Research .Motivation in Research Importance of Knowing How Research is Done Research Approaches/ Methods Basic Steps in the Planning and Conduct of Research Historical Research Descriptive Research Develop-mental Research Case and Field Study Research Correlational Research Casual- Comparative Research True Experimental Research Quasi-Experimental Research Ac-tion Research Research Methods and Research Methodology Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research and Mixed Research Current Trends in Research, 2. Research Process 55-70, Steps in Research Process Statement of the Problem/ Choice of the Subject Review of Source Materials/ Survey of Related Literature Definition of Concepts Identification or Listing of Variables Formation of Hypothesis Qualities of a Workable Hypothesis Selec-tion of Sample Preparation of Research Design Pilot Study Data Collection Interpretation and Conclusion Steps in Research Writing Structure of the Report/ Thesis, 3. Hypothesis and Variables 71-84, Meaning and Significance of a Hypothesis Criteria of Workable Hypothesis Variables, 4. Research Design and Sample Design 85-102, Research Design Evaluation of Research Design Sample Design-Steps in Sample Design Characteristics of a Good Sample Design , 5. Data Collection 103-136, Primary Sources Secondary Sources Met-hods of Collecting Data Different Types of Observation Method Interview Method Col-lection of Data through Questionnaire Col-lection of Data through Schedules Case Study Method Survey Method, 6. Three Guiding Principles in Research 137-154, Pilot Study Ethical Issues in Research/ Research Ethics Plagiarism , 7. Participatory Evaluation 155-176, Introduction Evaluation of Methods and Techniques Classification of Approach Cri-teria for Valuation of Resources Different Ways of Evaluating Materials Criteria for Evaluation of Research Report, Article and Thesis, 8. Processing and Analysis of Data 177-197, Processing Processing Operations Coding Classification Content Analysis Tabulation Analysis Statistics in Research Frequency Distribution Hypothesis Testing Chi-square Test, 9. Interpretation and Research Writing 198-223, Interpretation Characteristics of a Good Research Report and Thesis Different Types of Reports Style of Presentation Layout of Research Report Structure of Research Report Guidelines for Planning, Preparing, Writing a Research Proposal, Report, Thesis Research Proposal Format Research and Development-Perspectives in India: An Integrated Approach, 10. Reference Materials 224-239, Internet Search Service for Academic Research Search Service Citing Electronic Publica-tions Uniform Resource Locator (URL) An Online Book An Article in an Online Periodical A Publication on CD-ROM, Diskette, or Magnetic Tape A Non-periodical Publication on CD-ROM, Diskette or Magnetic Tape Material from a Periodically Published Database on CD-ROM Foot notes, End notes, Text notes Use of ‘ibid’ and ‘op.cit’ Com-mon Abbreviations Compiling a Working Bibliography, Appendix , A Basic Glossary of Terms Used in , Research 240-246, Bibliography 247-256, Index , The Title 'Reseach Methodology written/authored/edited by P. Sam Deniel', published in the year 2011. The ISBN 9788178359007 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 256 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-