Remember: Your research methodology is the blueprint of your thesis. Using an outdated or corrupted blueprint guarantees a shaky building. Spend the money. Get the new edition. And let A.K. Singh guide you from a confused student to a confident researcher.
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Use A.K. Singh for the process (how to write a synopsis, how to sample). Use C.R. Kothari or S.P. Gupta for the calculations . Common Mistakes When Using an Old vs. New Edition PDF We have seen countless research proposals rejected because the researcher relied on outdated methodology. Here is what changes in the new edition:
Yes, if your university library provides e-resources (Shodhganga, NLIST, or a local institutional repository). Otherwise, no—free public PDFs are almost always pirated or old.
| Book Title | Author | Strength vs. A.K. Singh | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | C.R. Kothari | Better for advanced quantitative finance research. | | Research Design | John W. Creswell | Superior for qualitative and mixed-methods (weaker in stats). | | Methodology of Research | Ranjit Kumar | Simpler language; excellent for beginner bachelors students. | | Statistical Methods | S.P. Gupta | Much deeper statistics, but lacks research process chapters. | | The Craft of Research | Booth, Colomb, Williams | Best for academic writing and argumentation (no stats). |
