Book Title: Essentials of Research Methodology: Tools, Techniques & Applications

Essentials of Research Methodology: Tools, Techniques & Applications is a structured guide that explains the complete research process in a clear and practical manner. The book begins by introducing the nature, types, and importance of research. It also emphasizes ethics, integrity, and responsible inquiry across disciplines.
Next, the book explains problem formulation, literature review, research gaps, and hypothesis development. It clearly presents research designs such as exploratory, descriptive, and experimental studies. Sampling methods, data sources, questionnaires, interviews, observations, and digital research tools strengthen practical understanding.
Further, the book covers measurement, scaling, reliability, and validity. It introduces data processing, descriptive and inferential statistics, including t-tests, chi-square, ANOVA, correlation, and regression. Software tools such as SPSS, R, and Excel are also discussed. In addition, qualitative methods and report writing are explained. Overall, this book supports structured, ethical, and impactful research practice.

About the Authors

Dr. Sangita Paneri is a Professor of Clinical Biochemistry at MGM Medical College, Indore, with 28 years of teaching experience. She teaches medical biochemistry to BDS, MBBS, and MD students and serves as an examiner for several universities and AIIMS institutions. She is a recognized guide for Ph.D., MD, and MS research and a reviewer for ICMR projects. Her research work has received prestigious awards and is published in reputed national and international journals.

Dr. Anandh Babu M is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Sethu Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, with over 13 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry. His expertise includes concrete technology, construction management, and sustainable materials. He has published extensively in SCI and Scopus journals and holds patents related to sustainable construction. He received the Excellence in Engineering Research Award in 2025.

Mr. Durga Prasad Patel is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy with over 10 years of academic experience. He completed his B.Pharmacy from GGV Bilaspur and M.Pharmacy from CSVTU Bhilai and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmacy. He also serves as the IPR Coordinator at the Institution’s Innovation Council and actively promotes research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students.

Dr. Shourabh Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Physics at Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal. He earned his Ph.D. from Barkatullah University and later completed an MBA in Financial Management. With nearly 18 years of experience, his research focuses on atmospheric sciences and applied physics, supported by numerous publications in reputed journals and book chapters.

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