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100			_aKumar, Ranjit
245			_aResearch methodology : _ca step-by-step guide for beginners
250			_a4rd ed.
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aNew Delhi. : _bSage., _c2014
300			_axiv ; 399 p. _bPAPER BACK _c24cm
500			_aElectronic & Communication
505			_aContents: 1. Research: a way of thinking 2. The research process: a quick glance STEP I: FORMULATING A RESEARCH PROBLEM 3. Reviewing the literature 4. Formulating a research problem 5. Identifying variables 6. Constructing hypotheses STEP II: CONCEPTUALISING A RESEARCH DESIGN 7. The research design 8. Selecting a study design STEP III: CONSTRUCTING AN INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION 9. Selecting a method of data collection 10. Collecting data using attitudinal scales 11. Establishing the validity and reliability of a research instrument STEP IV: SELECTING A SAMPLE 12. Selecting a sample STEP V: WRITING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL 13. Writing a research proposal STEP VI: COLLECTING DATA 14. Considering ethical issues in data collection STEP VII: PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING DATA 15. Processing data 16. Displaying data STEP VIII: WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT 17. Writing a research report; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
520			_aResearch, methodology.
653			_aElectronics and Communication Engineering, Research Methodology