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Knowledge in one aspect or other exists in a person which is transferred from one generation to another. In educational structure the changing process of knowledge can be felt and observed in different shades the effect of which is easily visible in the air of the 21st century. Research being deeply rooted in education cannot be desolated in any way. It is undoubtedly an invincible weapon and a comprehensive key to unlock the way towards acquiring knowledge. Thus it necessitates the knowledge of research and its process. The present book aims to acknowledge the reader with the knowledge of research methods, tools, techniques and other aspects of research. The present book has been prepared as a reference to the students of M.Ed., D.Phil., M.Phil., and Ph.D. and all those who are interested in research. The book presents its content in simple and lucid language. It consists a detailed discussion about scientific thinking, educational research, research problem, review of literature, hypothesis, sample, methods, tools of research, statistics and the report writing with examples making the content easily understandable.

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Avdhesh S. Jha,Doctorate in Education,Post Graduate in Mathematics from Gujarat University with 10 yrs Experience, is Associate Professor, JG College of Education (PG) Ahmedabad. The author has designed four new subjects and has presented about 15 papers in the International Seminars,published about 20 books & has Ph.D. scholars under guidance.

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