Research Methodology

A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

By: Ranjit Kumar

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Research made doable. Research Methodology offers a clear, no-fluff, 8-step route from first idea to final report. With real-world examples, hands-on tasks, and complete projects students can follow from start to finish, it transforms research from something daunting into something achievable.

Guiding students step-by-step through the entire research journey, the book covers everything needed to complete a first project with confidence. It moves from choosing and refining a research problem, reviewing the literature, and designing a study, through to data collection, analysis, and writing up findings. Clear, structured chapters support key decision-making across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, with practical coverage of sampling, research instruments, ethics, validity and reliability, and presenting data clearly and effectively.

Ideal for beginners across the social sciences, this is a straightforward, confidence-building guide that helps students move from uncertainty to completed research—one clear step at a time.