Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques is a guide tailored for students and research scholars navigating the intricate landscape of research degrees across various disciplines.
From clearing coursework to formulating research synopses, selecting methodologies, conducting analysis and penning impactful theses, this book is a roadmap for every stage of the research journey. It empowers scholars to undertake original, quality research that not only fulfills academic requirements but also contributes to the burgeoning pool of knowledge in diverse fields. Uniquely structured to address the specific needs of researchers, this guide goes beyond traditional boundaries, delving into areas like IPRs and research ethics often overlooked in discipline-oriented texts. By offering comprehensive support, from topic selection to publication, it aims to be the go-to resource for researchers seeking a seamless path from inception to dissemination.
This book, Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques, addresses every facet of research with clarity and insight and serves as both a companion and a vital tool for scholars poised to make a meaningful research impact in their fields.
Foreword Preface 1. Introduction 2. Network of institutional and Academic Research 3. Research Methodology, Research Topic and Research Synopsis 4. Research Methods and Designs 5. Experimental (Interventional) Research Designs 6. Design of Experiments for Field Research 7. Non-Interventional Observation Research Designs 8. Survey, Interview and Online Research Designs 9. Qualitative Research Designs 10. Design of Sampe Surveys 11. Scaling, Coding and Scoring Techniques in Research 12. Research Variables and Research Data 13. Basic Statistical Methods For Research 14. Correlation and Regression Analysis 15. Statistical Inference- Parametric & Non- Parametric Tests 16. Multivariate Statistical Techniques 17. Some Other Quantitative Techniques in Research 18. Computer Application in Research 19. Writing Research Synopsis, Thesis and Papers 20. Writing Bibliography and Reference 21. Ethics in Research 22 Intellectual Property Rights
K.A. Varghese is Statistician at Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Udaipur and retired Professor (Statistics), Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur. B.R. Ranwah is a former ICAR Emeritus Scientist and retired Professor and Head of the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur. Nisha Varghese is Associate Professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. Nikhil Varghese is Associate Professor at Christ University, Lavasa Campus, Pune.