RESEARCH METHODOLOGY explains: How to select topic for doing research; How to review literature; How to collect data; How to analyze the data; How to interpolate between the data; How to estimate error in the calculations; How to calculate various statistical parameters for the results; How to present results; How to write a research paper and a thesis for the award of degree; What is a research journal; What is the difference between an Editor of a research journal and a Referee for research paper; What is an Editorial Board of a research journal; Information about various techniques required for analyzing the data; Information about the hypotheses testing; Statistical tests and application of computers in research. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION: Topics added in chapter 2: Physical quantities, Systems of measurements, Least count, Uncertainty, Accuracy, Resolution, Elements of Statistics

• • Steps for doing research are discussed vividly • Each topic is self-explanatory and self-contained • Topics are supported by exercises. • Language used is user friendly

Preface to the Second Edition / Preface to the First Edition / Introduction / Error Analysis / Arrangement of Data / Interpolation / Hypotheses Testing / Chi-Square Tests / Non-Parametric Tests / Analysis of Variance / Simulation / Computer in Research / Appendices / Bibliography / Index.

Under-Postgraduate Students, Professionals & Researchers