Analytical Methods in Social Sciences Research

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Foundations of advanced analytical methods in social sciences research/Rajkumar Josmee Singh. 2. Advanced perspectives in social sciences research/Rajkumar Josmee Singh. 3. Formulation of research problems in social sciences research/Jitendra Chauhan. 4. Prioritization of research problems/Rajkumar Josmee Singh. 5. Theory construction from verbal to mathematical foundations/Dipak De. 6. Techniques of scaling in extension research/Dipak De. 7. Application of semi-projective and projective techniques in extension science researches/D.D. Sharma. 8. Case study methodology in extension science research/D.D. Sharma. 9. Advances in essential of sampling in extension science research/N. Okendro Singh. 10. Data processing standardization and transformation/Rajkumar Josmee Singh. 11. Social network analysis using UCInet/Rajkumar Josmee Singh. 12. Remote sensing and GIS application in agricultural extension research/N.J. Singh. 13. Application of discrimination analysis and cluster analysis in extension science research/K.K. Saharia. 14. Impact analysis and evaluation of agricultural innovation systems/K.K. Saharia. 15. Application of multiple correlation and multiple regression in extension science research/N. Okendro Singh….

Social sciences deal with the study of a society and interrelationships of individuals with the society. Having a thorough knowledge on the fundamentals aspects of analytical methods in social sciences. The present book entitled “Analytical Methods in Social Sciences Research” is an excellent compilation of twenty two articles, lucidly written by stalwarts from various institutions and universities.

This book will serve as a reference book to fulfil the demand of students and faculty of the post-graduate and doctorate students, who are actively engaged in teaching analytical methods in social sciences, agricultural economics, agricultural extension and agribusiness management.