An Introduction to Research Methods

Research Methods is produced for use by students in institutions of higher learning. It can also serve as a guide for those in their second degree. Lecturers teaching research methods can use it as a textbook. The book is simple and easy to follow. Each chapter can be translated into three credit hours for a core course. The exercises and activities will test the reader as he reads on. There are suggestion for further reading which the author has used as a references. Each chapter is short, clear, precise and to the point and it is long enough to cover the essentials and short enough to arouse the curiosity. It is highly recommended for a semester's course work in a University.It is important to have a population informed about research facilitates, the research process in terms of providing the needed research data and utilizing research findings and recommendations. One basic purpose of research is to seek solutions to problems that either directly or indirectly affect human beings and society.This book provides useful concepts and principles in research for theoretical and practical dispensation.