About the Book :

This book attempts to examine all the important aspects of research tools in social sciences. Explaining the basic concepts of research methods, it discusses at length, research design, sampling design, scaling techniques, collection and analysis of data, fundamentals of sampling and testing of hypothesis. As the book is written as per the syllabus prescribed for M.Phil in Social Sciences, pre-Ph.D., Post-doctoral, MSW, MA (Personnel Management) and MBA, it will be useful for students and faculty members alike.

About Author :

G. Ramesh Babu, Department of Commerce, SSR Jyothi College, Khammam has vast teaching experience of 25 years at PG and UG levels. Academically, he is Ph.D. in Industrial Finance. He has published more than 25 papers in various International and National management and commerce journals. His research papers accepted at various international seminars. He is an active member of the All India Management Association, Delhi; Associate Member, Society for Capital Market and Research, Delhi; Life Member in Kerala Council of Historical Research, Trivandrum; Life Member in Indian Association for Research in National Income and Wealth, New Delhi, Life Member in Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, Life Member in Indian Commerce Association, New Delhi; Member in Indian Labour Economics Association, New Delhi; Examiner and Moderator for professional examining bodies in India. His area of interest includes Banking, Financial System and Capital Market. He has working experience with local business schools for imparting management education.