1. Research Methodology: An Introduction Meaning of Research – Objectives of Research – Types of Research – Research Approaches – Significance of Research – Research Methods versus Methodology – Importance of Knowing How Research is done – Research Process – Criteria of Good Research 2. Defining the Research Problem What is a Research Problem? – Selecting the Problem – Necessity of Defining the Problem – Technique Involved in Defining a Problem – An Illustration 3. Research Design Meaning of Research Design – Need for Research Design – Features of a Good Design – Important Concepts Relating to Research Design – Different Research Designs – Developing a Research Plan 4. Sampling Design Census and Sample Survey – Implications of a Sample Design – Steps in Sampling Design – Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure – Characteristics of a Good Sample Design – Different Types of Sample Designs – How to Select a Random Sample? 5. Methods of Data Collection Collection of Primary Data – Observation Method – Interview Method – Collection of Data through Questionnaires – Collection of Data through Schedules -Collection of Secondary Data – Selection of Appropriate Method for Data Collection 6. Testing of Hypotheses What is a Hypothesis? – Basic Concepts Concerning Testing of Hypotheses – Procedure for Hypothesis Testing – Tests of Hypotheses 7. Interpretation and Report Writing Meaning of Interpretation – Why Interpretation? – Technique of Interpretation – Significance of Report Writing – Different Steps in Writing Report – Layout of the Research Report – Types of Reports.