Synopsis This book is an attempt to provide an elementary foundation in research methodology for those who have just began their research in economics and other branches of social sciences, in developing the most appropriate methodology for their research studies. This book can be used both by beginners and specialists. This book is not meant to be an all inclusive and comprehensive work on research methodology. It does not include methods and techniques used in the analysis of data. The speciality of the book is that papers included in this book have been written by experienced researchers. The papers have dealt with both theoretical and practical issues. Therefore, the book will help researchers in having a theoretical grounding as well as practical tips in doing research in social sciences. It will also facilitate the researchers in pursuing their research work more systematically and with confidence. A research student will benefit from the methods explained and the practical tips provided in it.