Research Methods 2nd edn

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Ram Ahuja

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9788131612606

• Pages: 496

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

Ram Ahuja's Research Methods is a foundational and widely acclaimed textbook crafted for students and researchers in the fields of social sciences and business administration. Structured into six comprehensive parts encompassing twenty chapters, the book delivers a well-rounded and interdisciplinary approach to social research—blending theoretical frameworks with practical insights drawn from Indian empirical contexts.

Ahuja’s experience as a seasoned sociologist infuses the book with a unique personal touch. His observations, informed by decades of academic and field research, are seamlessly woven together with scholarly references, making the text accessible yet intellectually rigorous. Each chapter carefully navigates through essential research concepts including scientific inquiry, hypothesis development, research design, data collection techniques, sampling, scaling, and statistical methods.

The updated 2022 edition integrates significant advancements in the field, especially in Chapters 1, 9, and 14, to reflect contemporary trends in research methodology. A major highlight of this edition is the newly added full-length chapter on “Ethics in Social Research,” addressing the growing demand for integrity and ethical practices in academic inquiry.

With its broad coverage—from qualitative tools like interviews and case studies to quantitative techniques such as measurement, scaling, and statistical analysis—this book serves as a definitive guide for both budding researchers and seasoned academics. Rich illustrations, real-world examples, and clear analytical explanations make it particularly effective for classroom teaching, self-study, and exam preparation.

Professor Ram Ahuja, an esteemed sociologist and former faculty member of the University of Rajasthan, brings unmatched clarity and depth to the subject. His books have been adopted widely across Indian universities and civil service training institutes, and this latest edition continues that legacy of excellence.

Ideal for scholars, teachers, and policy professionals, this volume remains an indispensable resource for understanding and executing high-quality social research in the Indian and global contexts.