Research Methodology Made Easy

Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to research methodology intended to be used by students of undergraduate and post graduate courses and those seeking clarity and an understanding of the key terminology used in research. The handbook will provide the reader with the basic framework and summary of basic research principles and techniques. This book has been written in simple language with examples to elucidate the underlying concepts, terms, language of research, paradigms of research, types of research, research methods, sampling, data and measurement, data collection methods and report writing. The author has used a practical approach to the principles of research to make it easier for the reader to understand, apply and select the paradigms of research, research methods and research methodology applicable to their research. This book endeavours to make research easy to understand and apply to all readers.