The present reference book has been written with the objective to enable researchers in developing the appropriate methodology for their research studies. The book will also make them familiar with the art of using different research methods and techniques.
Regarding the organization, the book consists of four broad chapters. Chapter one is about Introduction of Business Research, which includes the conceptual background of research, business research and research methodology. Chapter two has been exclusively devoted to concept of Research Problem, Hypothesis, Research Design and its related aspects. Chapter three explains the details of data collection, measurement, scaling and processing of data. It also consists of the detailed aspects of classification, tabulation analysis and interpretation of information. Chapter four dwells on various aspects of research report, mode of citation and bibliography.
The new concepts in research methodology such as plagiarism, role of computers in research, application of statistical tools etc. are explained in understandable manner. Each chapter cover outline at the beginning which will give the brief idea of the topics covered in the chapter. The topics are arranged in numbered paragraphs. Detailed question bank at the end of each chapter is included. The efforts are made to include the authentic and latest material on this subject.