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Author_Ranjit Kumar
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data analysis
data collection
decision making
dissertation
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forthcoming
literature review
mixed methods research
qualitative research
quantitative research
research design
Research methods
research project
writing up
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- ISBN 9781036245559
- Dimensions: 189 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 12 Dec 2026
- Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Research made doable.
Research Methodology offers a clear, no-fluff, 8-step route from first idea to final report. With real-world examples, hands-on tasks, and complete projects students can follow from start to finish, it transforms research from something daunting into something achievable.
Guiding students step-by-step through the entire research journey, the book covers everything needed to complete a first project with confidence. It moves from choosing and refining a research problem, reviewing the literature, and designing a study, through to data collection, analysis, and writing up findings. Clear, structured chapters support key decision-making across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, with practical coverage of sampling, research instruments, ethics, validity and reliability, and presenting data clearly and effectively.
Ideal for beginners across the social sciences, this is a straightforward, confidence-building guide that helps students move from uncertainty to completed research—one clear step at a time.
Research Methodology offers a clear, no-fluff, 8-step route from first idea to final report. With real-world examples, hands-on tasks, and complete projects students can follow from start to finish, it transforms research from something daunting into something achievable.
Guiding students step-by-step through the entire research journey, the book covers everything needed to complete a first project with confidence. It moves from choosing and refining a research problem, reviewing the literature, and designing a study, through to data collection, analysis, and writing up findings. Clear, structured chapters support key decision-making across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, with practical coverage of sampling, research instruments, ethics, validity and reliability, and presenting data clearly and effectively.
Ideal for beginners across the social sciences, this is a straightforward, confidence-building guide that helps students move from uncertainty to completed research—one clear step at a time.
Dr Ranjit Kumar taught at Curtin University of Technology and the University of Western Australia for 30 years. He is currently a freelance research and evaluation consultant in Western Australia.
