Research Methodology – Tools & Techniques in Social Science

Research methodology is necessary for the researcher to know not only about the research methods but also the methodology to be used. It is an integral part of the Social science studies. Studies on Social Science have immense contribution to the present day learning as well as future potentials for social development and enhancement of the applied knowledge base. The realm of social sciences has been characterized by path breaking research, which also has had tremendous academic and practical implications. Importance to quality research, experimentation with new methods to conduct research, use of technology in research has been of predominant significance for social science researchers. Thus, the articles in the first section of this book will provide an opportunity to gain hands on the experience on research methods. The techniques for the collection of data appropriate to problems, use of statistics, questionnaires and controlled experimentation and recording evidences are useful for studying different aspects of social science. The later part of this volume has a collection of field studies and reports based on the application of appropriate research methodology.