ESSENTIALS OF RESEARCH METHODS

The Essentials of Research Methods presents two clear objectives: i. To enable researchers in academic, business, and social disciplines to identify and use the appropriate research methods and techniques ii. To explore the need for computers and application software’s in pursuing the art of research in different spheres of influence The Essentials of Research Methods consists of twenty chapters arranged in a coherent manner. Chapter One: Introduction to research, Chapter Two: Research Process, Chapter Three: Formulation of a research problem, Chapter Four: Selection of research topic, Chapter Five: Research objectives and hypothesis, Chapter Six: Literature review, Chapter Seven: Research methodology and design, Chapter Eight: Population sampling and techniques, Chapter Nine: Research instruments, Chapter Ten: Pilot testing, Chapter Eleven: Data processing and presentation, Chapter Twelve: Quantitative data analysis, Chapter Thirteen: Qualitative data analysis, Chapter Fourteen: Understanding research data, Chapter Fifteen: Preparation of research proposal & thesis, Chapter Sixteen: Research ethics and formatting, Chapter Seventeen: Writing a concept note, Chapter Eighteen: Research philosophy, Chapter Nineteen: Research publication, and Chapter Twenty: PowerPoint presentations. Read more