02104nam a2200217Ia 4500 20260630154614.0 260630s9999||||xx |||||||||||||| ||und|| 9788132110156 300.72 LOS 23 Loseke, Donileen R. Methodological Thinking : Basic Principles of Social Research Design / Donileen R. Loseke. First South Asia edition. New Delhi : SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd. , 2013. xii, 216 p. : illustrations ; 24 cm. Methodological Thinking: Basic Principles of Social Research Design introduces students to the fundamental logic of social research by emphasizing how researchers think rather than simply which research methods they use. Donileen R. Loseke explains that sound research begins with asking meaningful questions, developing theoretical concepts, reviewing existing literature, and selecting appropriate methods to answer research problems. The book covers the essential components of research design, including research questions, conceptualization, operationalization, measurement, sampling, data collection, and data analysis. It discusses a wide range of research techniques such as surveys, interviews, experiments, observation, and document analysis while showing how each method is appropriate for different types of research objectives. Instead of promoting one methodology over another, the author demonstrates that effective researchers understand the strengths and limitations of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book uses practical examples from sociology, criminology, political science, international relations, and social work to help students design, evaluate, and interpret social research. It is particularly valuable for undergraduate and postgraduate students beginning courses in research methodology. Qualitative research. Research design. Social sciences—Research. Social sciences—Research—Methodology. VC OFFICE 70076 70076 0 0 ddc 0 1 SNUL SNUL 2026-06-30 0 300.72 LOS VC708 2026-06-30 15:46:14 2026-06-30 VC OFFICE Books Received from VC office