Chapter 10

इकाई - 1: सामाजिक अनुसंधान: अर्थ एवं प्रकृति

This section introduces the concept of social research, its meaning, nature, and importance. It outlines the structure of the unit, which includes objectives, introduction, definitions, features, nature, objectives, significance, limitations, summary, glossary, review questions, and references. The section emphasizes that social research is a systematic and scientific approach to understanding social phenomena and solving social problems. The curiosity inherent in human nature drives the quest for knowledge, and research is the tool through which humans expand, test, and refine knowledge in new environments. Social research helps in understanding and resolving the complexities of human life by providing the necessary knowledge.

• Social research is a systematic and scientific approach to studying social phenomena.
• The unit covers the meaning, features, nature, objectives, significance, and limitations of social research.
• Curiosity is the driving force behind research.
• Research helps in expanding and refining human knowledge.
• 📌 Social Research: A systematic and scientific investigation into social phenomena and problems.

1.1 उद्देश्य

This subsection lists the objectives of studying the unit on social research. After studying this unit, students will be able to: understand the meaning and features of social research; gain knowledge about the nature of social research; comprehend the importance of social research; and become aware of the problems encountered in the study of social phenomena through social research.

• Understand the meaning and features of social research.
• Gain knowledge about the nature of social research.
• Comprehend the importance of social research.
• Become aware of the problems in studying social phenomena.
• 📌 Objective: The intended learning outcomes after studying the unit.