Chapter 9

इकाई - 1: सामाजिक अनुसंधान: अर्थ एवं प्रकृति

This section introduces the concept of social research, its meaning, nature, and importance. Social research is a systematic and scientific process of investigating social phenomena and problems. The unit outlines the objectives, definitions, characteristics, and limitations of social research. It also provides an overview of the structure of the unit, which includes objectives, introduction, definitions by various scholars, features, nature, aims, significance, limitations, summary, glossary, review questions, and references. The section emphasizes that humans are inherently curious beings who strive to understand unknown events, which drives the pursuit of research. Through research, humans expand their knowledge, test existing knowledge, and adapt it to new environments. Social research, therefore, is essential for understanding and solving the complexities of human life.

• Social research is a systematic and scientific investigation of social phenomena.
• The unit covers meaning, definitions, features, nature, objectives, importance, and limitations of social research.
• Human curiosity is the driving force behind research.
• Research helps in expanding and testing knowledge in new contexts.
• 📌 Social Research: Systematic and scientific investigation of social phenomena and problems.
• 📌 Curiosity: The inherent human trait that motivates research and discovery.

1.1 उद्देश्य

This section lists the learning objectives of the unit. 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 identify 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.
• Identify problems in studying social phenomena using social research.
• 📌 Objective: The intended learning outcomes of studying the unit.