PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This authoritative volume offers a comprehensive and structured guide to social science research methodology, bridging the gap between theory and practice across both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Spanning the full research journey—from formulating research problems to the final publication of findings—the book is designed to help readers master the tools, logic, and application of research design and analysis.

Divided into seven well-organized sections, the book delves into topics such as philosophical foundations, research paradigms, data collection techniques, analysis strategies, ethics, fieldwork, and the development of data instruments. It thoughtfully incorporates emerging frameworks like indigenous research methods, decolonizing methodologies, and mixed-methods research, offering practical insights for diverse research contexts.

With contributions from leading scholars across the globe, the book brings together real-world applications and conceptual discussions on survey design, interviews, focus groups, ethnography, grounded theory, and discourse analysis. Special attention is given to quantitative techniques like factor analysis and data envelopment, making the volume a valuable blend of empirical depth and methodological breadth.

Edited by a distinguished panel of academics—Dr. M. Rezaul Islam, Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, and Dr. Rajendra Baikady—each of whom brings significant global experience in research and teaching, this book is an indispensable reference for graduate students, researchers, policymakers, educators, and practitioners across all domains of social science. Their collective credentials span esteemed institutions such as the University of Dhaka, BRAC University, University of Johannesburg, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Harvard University.

With its clear structure, multidisciplinary integration, and practical orientation, this book stands out as a must-have guide for anyone engaged in rigorous, ethical, and impactful social research in the modern era.