Research Methods in Social Science is an essential companion for all undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on a methods course or social research project. The second edition features two new chapters as annexures: one for students of history, the other for students of biological sciences. The first chapter now includes an introduction to a very brief history of the development of modern science, including social science. This book gives a cogent exposition of the methodological issues in social research to the beginners. The book tries to answer many of the questions that overwhelm a young researcher when confronted with diverse issues and techniques employed in social research. The book highlights the norms and the rules a research scientist ought to adhere to in a social discourse and it also delves into issues like”Why study research methodology?”to most of the conventional topics as research design, sampling, data collection techniques, scaling and measurement issues, data analysis and data storing using computer support. Some of the salient features of the book are: Emphasis on field-oriented research Sample and research design Technology of questionnaire and attitude scale construction Multivariate approach in research analysis Computer support for data storage and analysis