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Synopsis The subject Research Methodology is now-a-days becoming more and more popular. In comparison to other subjects of study, more and more students are opting for it at the college and university level. Even in the most prestigious competitive examination like the IAS and the allied examinations or the Provincial Civil Service examination the number of students opting Research Methodology, for the preliminary and mains is increasing every year. The reason for its popularity lies well behind its body of knowledge which is quite interesting and its wide use and applications in almost all the walks and spheres of human life. Research has become an integral part, not only of academic pursuits but also of all the areas of human activity. Sociology, economic, physical scientists, natural scientists and nuclear scientist-all would advocate an extensive use of research for the sake of their academic advancement, while practitioners like industrial engineers, physicians, surgeons, managers and businessmen emphasize the great utility of research in their day-to-day decision-making. This book has been so designed as to familiarize a beginner with the basic concept of research, use of basic mathematical and statistical methods for his advantage. The book provides and adequate coverage of analysis and interpretations. The statistical methods, which are of considerable use of researchers in analysis and interpretation of results, have been explained in a lucid manner. In writing his book, the author has heavily drawn upon several sources of material, which have been duly acknowledged and expresses his sincere thanks to the agencies and authors of these sources. This work will be of value to educationists, scholars and social thinkers who have an interest in the distance education reconstruction of our society as well as those who have a concern fore personal growth and a larger, more comprehensive concept of man than the one provided by modern civilization.