Chapter 12

इकाई - 1: सामाजिक अनुसंधान: अर्थ एवं प्रकृति

This section introduces the concept of social research, its meaning, nature, and significance. The unit is designed to help students understand the systematic and scientific approach to studying social phenomena. The outline of the unit includes objectives, introduction, meaning and definition of social research, its features, nature, objectives, importance, limitations, summary, glossary, review questions, and references. The section emphasizes that human beings are inherently curious and continuously strive to understand unknown events, which leads to research and the expansion of knowledge. Through research, humans test and refine existing knowledge in new environments, thereby gaining the necessary understanding to solve complex life situations.

• Social research is a systematic and scientific method to study social phenomena.
• The unit covers the meaning, features, nature, objectives, and importance of social research.
• Research helps in expanding and testing knowledge in new contexts.
• Human curiosity is the driving force behind research.
• 📌 Social Research: Systematic and scientific study of social events and problems.
• 📌 Research: The process of repeated, in-depth search for facts.

1.1 उद्देश्य

The objectives of this unit are clearly outlined to guide the learner's understanding. After studying this unit, students will be able to: 1) Understand the meaning and features of social research; 2) Gain knowledge about the nature of social research; 3) Comprehend the importance of social research; 4) Identify the problems encountered in the study of social events through social research. These objectives ensure that learners grasp both the theoretical and practical aspects of social research.

• Clarifies what students are expected to learn from the unit.
• Focuses on meaning, features, nature, importance, and problems of social research.
• 📌 Objective: The intended learning outcomes of the unit.