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Methodology of Research and Statistical Techniques

Notes question is placed in the context of a very focused and current research area, its significance
will become evident.
• The guiding principle for writing the Method section is that it should contain sufficient
information for the reader to determine whether methodology is sound. Some even
argue that a good proposal should contain sufficient details for another qualified researcher
to implement the study.

11.5 Keywords

Title : It should be concise and descriptive.
Abstract : It is a brief summary of approximately 300 words.

11.6 Review Questions

1. What do you understand by research proposal?
2. What are the important functions of research review?
3. What are the important elements of method designing?

Answers: Self Assessment

1. proposal writing 2. poorly written
3. research problem 4. trivial, uninteresting.

11.7 Further Readings

Books Research Methods in Social Science; 1988: Sharma, Ram Dutt.
Research Methodology, A Handbook; 1989: Misra, K.P.
Foundations of Behavioural Research; ed. 2, 1973: Kerlinger, F.N.

Online links www.meaning.ca/archives/archive/art_how_to_write_P_Wong.htm
www.en.wikipedia.org

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