{"product_id":"research-made-simple-a-beginners-guide-9781041380832","title":"Research Made Simple: A Beginner’S Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Nimit Chowdhary\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge India\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book sets out to reposition research from an intimidating academic ritual to a practical, intuitive process that anyone can engage with. Research, when taught as a human skill – not just a technical subject – becomes far more powerful, personal, and transformational. It has been shaped by countless interactions with learners over the years. The guiding idea behind this text is simple – research is not reserved for the select few. It is a way of thinking that everyone can learn. Research is not just a means to academic publication or career advancement – it is a fundamental life skill. The ability to ask the right questions, gather evidence, interpret information, and make decisions lies at the heart of both everyday life and academic inquiry. This textbook does not assume prior expertise. The book explains key research concepts using everyday language without oversimplifying them. Technical terms are introduced gradually, explained through stories, examples, and analogies. Wherever possible, concepts are contrasted with similar-sounding but different ideas – hypothesis vs assumption, abstract vs summary, validity vs reliability – to build clarity. Recognising the reduced attention span of today’s learners, the chapters are kept short and focused. Each chapter is self-contained but builds upon earlier ones, creating a gentle and logical progression. Boxed insights, illustrations, and real-life scenarios support the core narrative, making it easier to grasp and remember key ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47869716988055,"sku":"9781041380832","price":1117.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781041380832.webp?v=1780740496","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/research-made-simple-a-beginners-guide-9781041380832","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}