Quite frequently these days people talk of research, both in academic institutions and outside. Several
research studies are undertaken and accomplished year after year. But in most cases very little
attention is paid to an important dimension relaing to research, namely, that of research methodology.
The result is that much of research, particularly in social sciences, contains endless word-spinning
and too many quotations. Thus a great deal of research tends to be futile. It may be noted, in the
context of planning and development, that the significance of research lies in its quality and not in
quantity. The need, therefore, is for those concerned with research to pay due attention to designing
and adhering to the appropriate methodology throughout for improving the quality of research. The
methodology may differ from problem to problem, yet the basic approach towards research remains
the same.