Research methodology : a step-by-step guide for beginners /
Ranjit Kumar
- New Delhi Sage 2022
- 399p P.B.
Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology.
Written in a logical and accessible style and providing helpful techniques and examples, it breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into eight manageable operational steps. The book guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on: • formulating a research question • ethical considerations • carrying out a literature review • choosing a research design • selecting a sample • collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data • writing a research report
The book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on quantitative or qualitative research projects.