Handbook on Research Methodology

The content of the book is inclusive and deals with various aspects of research, providing an excellent guide to establish what good research consists of, making this book a very useful tool for anyone interested in learning more about successful social science work. This book with ten chapters is well written and organized in an evolving fashion, from the basic elements of research methodology to best practices for implementation. This book provides a thorough introduction to research, with clear definitions of terms, different types of research, and process described in detail. The course covers deriving research questions, identifying methodologies that best address these questions, as well as the importance of good research design with special attention to issues of validity and reliability. Subsequent chapters will discuss in detail the process of literature review, sampling methods, data collection techniques, how to analyze data - hypothesis testing and report preparation. Each chapter has well-defined explanations supported by examples and appropriate tools are provided to explore the material further. The publication also provides a lot of information on getting your research into print and includes tips for publishing and promoting the results of research projects. In general, this book is a must-read for students, teachers and academics in any field who are keen to improve their research capability and make substantial contributions to existing knowledge.