Research in any discipline

involves understanding the basic principles and concepts used in research and also understanding the existing practices that are prevalent when it comes to gathering and analyzing data.

Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques

provides an introduction to the many quantitative research techniques prevalent in the social sciences field. It covers the various principles and the techniques used in conducting a well-structured research. The book starts with an introduction to research methodology. It then goes on to show how to define a research problem and how to design research and sampling methods. The book provides an analysis of variance, and describes multiple analytical techniques, interpretation of data, and report writing. Recommendations for further reference and reading on the subject are provided at the end of the book.