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Kothari, outlining the motivation and aims behind the work. It argues that research quality depends on designing and following appropriate methodology rather than producing large volumes of text and quotations, especially in the social sciences. It explains that the second edition was revised and enlarged, incorporates feedback, restructures subject content, adds new problems, and introduces a chapter on the role of the computer in research.","This page intentionally left blank  \nCopyright © 2004, 1990, 1985, New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers Published by New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers  \nAll rights reserved.  \nNo part of this ebook may be reproduced in any form, by photostat, microfilm, xerography, or any other means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the publisher.  \nAll inquiries should be emailed to [rights@newagepublishers.com](rights@newagepublishers.com)  \n[ISBN](ISBN) ([13](13)) : 978-81-224-2488-1  \nPUBLISHING FOR ONE WORLD  \nNEW AGE INTERNATIONAL (P) LIMITED, PUBLISHERS  \n4835/24,Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002 [Visit us at](Visit us at www.newagepublishers.com)[ www.newagepublishers.com](Visit us at www.newagepublishers.com)  \nIn loving memory of my revered father (The fountain of inspiration)  \nThis page intentionally left blank  \nPreface to the Second Edition  \nI feel encouraged by the widespread response from teachers and students alike to the first edition. Iam presenting this second edition, thoroughly revised and enlarged, to my readers in all humbleness. All possible efforts have been made to enhance further the usefulness of the book. The feedback received from different sources has been incorporated.  \nIn this edition a new chapter on “The Computer: Its role in Research” have been added in view of the fact that electronic computers by now, for students of economics, management and other social sciences, constitute an indispensable part of research equipment.  \nThe other highlights of this revised edition are (i) the subject contents has been developed, refined and restructured at several points,(ii) several new problems have also been added at the end of various chapters for the benefit of students, and (iii) every page of the book has been read very carefully so as to improve its quality.  \nI am grateful to all those who have helped me directly and/or indirectly in preparing this revised edition. I firmly believe that there is always scope for improvement and accordingly I shall look forward to received suggestions,(which shall be thankfully acknowledged) for further enriching the quality of the text.  \nJaipur C.R. KOTHARI  \nMay 1990  \nThis page intentionally left blank  \nPreface to the First Edition  \nQuite frequently these days people talk of research, both in academic institutions and outside. Several research studies are undertaken and accomplished year after year. But in most cases very little attention is paid to an important dimension relaing to research, namely, that of research methodology. The result is that much of research, particularly in social sciences, contains endless word-spinning and too many quotations. Thus a great deal of research tends to be futile. It may be noted, in the context of planning and development, that the significance of research lies in its quality and not in quantity. 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