Research is the cornerstone of any science, including both the hard science such
as chemistry or physics and the soft sciences such as psychology, management or
education. It refers to the organised, structured, and purposeful attempt aimed
at discovering, interpreting, and revising human knowledge on different aspects
of the world.
This book is designed specifically for students with no previous experience or
knowledge of research methods. It is a comprehensive work written in a lucid
style, in simple language and with examples. It is hoped that the book will be
of immense use and fill in the gapes between theory and practice to research
scholars of various