A Textbook of Research Methodology: Concepts, Tools and Applications is a comprehensive and student-friendly guide designed for undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD scholars, and competitive exam aspirants. This book systematically explains the fundamentals of research, starting from problem identification and literature review to research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and report writing.
Written in clear and simple language, it bridges the gap between theory and practice by integrating real-world examples, practical tools, and step-by-step explanations. Special emphasis is given to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods, use of ICT tools, referencing styles, ethics in research, and plagiarism awareness—making it highly relevant to today’s academic requirements.
Ideal for students of social sciences, management, education, library and information science, and allied disciplines, this textbook serves as both a learning resource and a practical handbook. This book is an essential companion for anyone aiming to conduct quality research and publish confidently in reputed journals.
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Dr Sonu Agrawal, Dr Jaikishan Sahu, Mr Ashish Tiwari
Dr. Sonu Agrawal is a seasoned academician with over 17 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce from Vikram University, Ujjain, with specialization in e-banking and retail business development. Currently Director at Apex Institute of Management & Research, Indore, his expertise spans marketing, entrepreneurship, and brand management, with several research publications and conference presentations to his credit.
Prof. (Dr.) Jaikishan Sahu is a distinguished Professor at RPL Maheshwari College, Indore (DAVV). With 19 years of combined industry and academic experience, he holds multiple qualifications including Ph.D., UGC-NET, M.Com, MBA, LL.B, LL.M, and CA (PE-II). His core areas include Accounting, Finance, Taxation, and Quantitative Techniques.
Mr. Ashish Tiwari is an accomplished Librarian with over 19 years of experience in research library administration and digital learning. NET-qualified, he has authored and edited academic books, presented research papers, coordinated national conferences, and is pursuing a Ph.D. from Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore.
