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The present book has been written with two clear objectives in mind - to enable researchers, irrespective of their discipline, to develop the most appropriate methodology for their research studies; and to make them familiar with the art of using different research methods and techniques. It is hoped that the humble efforts made in the form of this book will assist in the accomplishment of exploratory as well as result-oriented research studies. The book is primarily targeted to serve as text book to Post Graduate, M.Phil. and Ph.d students of research methodology in all disciplines of various universities. The book seems to be designed specifically for those students who are newcomers to research, and who may have a basic barrier with regard to the subject. The areas covered in the book follow a simple-to-complex approach in terms of their discussion.
Overall, this book clearly reflects the teaching experience of the author with this subject. The book can be of value to researchers by introducing some information on how to carry out reviews of literature and its importance in research. All possible efforts have been made to further enhance the usefulness of the book. The feedback received from different sources has been incorporated.

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Priyanka Tripathy is a Lecturer in the Department of Information Technology & Management of Ravenshaw University. During her outstanding career, she has completed a MBA at Utkal University as well as a P.G. Diploma in Banking and Relationship Management at Kotak Manipal School of Banking, Manipal University, and is presently completing her Ph.D at Ravenshaw University. Her specializations lie in Marketing, Research Methodology and HR.
The author has participated in research workshops of IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Kolkata and IIT Bhubaneswar. She has presented papers in IIM Indore, IIM Lucknow (Noida Campus), IIT Kharagpur and IMT Nagpur. She has also published about 10 research papers in International Journals of repute.

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