Chapter 4

अनुक्रमणिका

The 'अनुक्रमणिका' (Index/Table of Contents) section provides a structured overview of the entire Social Research textbook, outlining the sequence and titles of all units and chapters. This section is essential for students to understand the organization of the course, the progression of topics, and the scope of the subject matter. It divides the content into three main parts: 1. Social Research and Scientific Method 2. Research Methodologies 3. Presentation and Measurement of Facts Each part contains multiple units, such as the meaning and nature of social research, types of social research, social survey, scientific method and variables, hypothesis, facts, observation, interview, questionnaire, schedule, case study method, sampling, presentation of facts (tables and graphs), and measurement of central tendency (mean, median, mode). The page numbers for each unit are also provided, helping students navigate the textbook efficiently. This section also briefly mentions the academic and administrative contributors to the textbook, including editors, authors, and coordinators, establishing the credibility and collaborative effort behind the material.

• Provides a complete roadmap of the textbook
• Divides content into three major parts for clarity
• Lists all units with page numbers for easy reference
• Highlights the academic contributors and editors
• 📌 अनुक्रमणिका: Index/Table of Contents
• 📌 इकाई: Unit
• 📌 खण्ड: Section/Part

इकाई - 1 सामाजिक अनुसंधान: अर्थ एवं प्रकृति

This section introduces Unit 1, which focuses on the meaning and nature of social research. It outlines the objectives, structure, and scope of the unit. The objectives include understanding the meaning and features of social research, gaining knowledge about its nature, comprehending its importance, and identifying the challenges faced in studying social phenomena. The introduction emphasizes that humans are inherently curious and continuously strive to understand unknown events, which drives research and leads to new knowledge. Research is presented as a means for humans to expand their knowledge, test existing knowledge, and adapt it to new environments. Social research is highlighted as crucial for understanding and solving the complexities of human life.

• Unit 1 covers the meaning, features, nature, and importance of social research.
• Research is driven by human curiosity and the desire to understand unknown phenomena.
• Social research helps in expanding and testing knowledge in new contexts.
• Objectives include understanding the challenges in studying social events.
• 📌 सामाजिक अनुसंधान: Social Research
• 📌 प्रकृति: Nature
• 📌 उद्देश्य: Objective