1st Edition
Advanced Research Methodologies and Practices
1 The Foundations of Business Research
2 Formulating a Research Problem
3 Literature Review
4 Hypothesis Foundation
5 Research Design
6 Research Planning and Sample Design
7 Data Collection
8 Scaling Techniques
9 Hypothesis Testing
10 Analysis and Hypothesis Testing
11 Testing and Data Analysis
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Dhananjay Mandlik is the Director of Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration and Research and Campus Director at Sinhgad Institutes, Kondhwa, Pune.
Parag Kalkar is the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University, with over 28 years of teaching and academic leadership experience.
Chandrani Singh serves as Director-MCA at Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune. She is also an experienced academician with more than 22 years in teaching and research.
I am pleased to endorse this comprehensive textbook, which serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, academics, and students across various disciplines. This book masterfully equips readers with the essential tools and knowledge needed to conduct advanced research, addressing critical aspects of research dissemination and publication.
Dr. Vivek Lall, Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation
We are delighted to endorse this textbook which is an invaluable resource for researchers at all levels who are seeking to elevate their scholarly writing and research skills. This book provides a clear and comprehensive roadmap for navigating the entire research process, from formulating compelling research questions to effectively communicating findings. The book offers concrete strategies for crafting impactful research papers and covers both quantitative and qualitative approaches, providing a strong foundation in research design, data collection, and statistical analysis. The book emphasizes the importance of conducting rigorous research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge.
Dr. Brinda V, Former Director and Outstanding Scientist (Retd.) ISRO, Currently
Prof. Satish Dhawan, Scientist at ISRO Headquarters
Prof. (Dr.) PV Venkitakrishnan, Distinguished Scientist and Director (Retd.) ISRO. Currently Professor of Practice IIT Madras, Mentor, and Advisor, Agnikul Cosmos, Chennai, India
For those engaged in academic work, this book serves as a beneficial guide. Students, researchers, and professionals would find it an informative addition to their library.
Dr. Rik Das, ACM Distinguished Speaker
