This revised edition explains various aspects of research methodology in science. Various philosophies of science that are necessary to understand the basic principles of research, scientific method, publication of research articles, preparation of research thesis, etc. are described with all necessary details. Detailed discussion on various research and publication ethics is given. The book includes various topics in the syllabi of PhD coursework on research methodology in science and mathematics at many Universities. This book will help the reader to understand the topics in a better way. Detailed discussions, examples, and proper illustrations are provided wherever necessary.
Salient Features
- A complete description of scientific research methodology
- Various scientific philosophies are discussed
- A detailed discussion of various components of a research paper
- Various methods and aspects of research publication
- A complete chapter is devoted to a discussion on research thesis writing
- Separate chapters on research ethics and publication ethics
Table of Contents
- Perspectives of Scientific Research
- Philosophy of Science
- Getting Started with Research
- Scientific Methodology
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Research in Practice
- Scientific Writing
- Preparation of Research Thesis
- Ethics in Research
- Publication Ethics
References
Index
Author
Prathapan K. - is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Post Graduate Department of Physics and Research Center, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala. The author has published books like Analytical Problems in Classical Mechanics: With Complete Solutions, Quantum Mechanics - An Interactive Text Book, Classical and Quantum Mechanics, Properties of Matter, etc. The author has 10 research papers in his credit, published in various international journals.
