Chapter 15

इकाई - 1 सामाजिक अनुसंधान: अर्थ एवं प्रकृति

This section introduces the concept of Social Research, its meaning, and nature. Social research is a systematic method of exploring, analyzing, and conceptualizing social phenomena and problems. The unit provides an overview of the objectives, significance, and limitations of social research. It also outlines the structure of the unit, which includes definitions, characteristics, objectives, and importance of social research, as well as its limitations and summary. The section emphasizes the inquisitive nature of humans and how this curiosity leads to research and the expansion of knowledge. Through research, humans test and refine existing knowledge in new environments, which helps in understanding and solving the complexities of life. Social research is particularly focused on investigating social events and problems to acquire new knowledge systematically.

• Social research is a systematic investigation of social phenomena.
• It aims to expand and test existing knowledge.
• The unit covers definitions, characteristics, objectives, significance, and limitations of social research.
• 📌 Social Research: Systematic investigation into social events and problems to acquire new knowledge.

1.1 उद्देश्य

The objectives of this unit are clearly stated to guide the learner on what they will achieve after studying the unit. The main objectives are: understanding the meaning and characteristics of social research, learning about its nature, comprehending its importance, and being aware of the problems encountered in studying social phenomena through social research.

• Understand the meaning and characteristics of social research.
• Learn about the nature of social research.
• Comprehend the importance of social research.
• Become aware of the problems in studying social phenomena through social research.
• 📌 Objective: The intended learning outcomes for the unit.