Each of us is inherently curious about the things around and explores them in one’s own way. Some are more inquisitive while others are less so. When such exploration is done in a scientific and systematic manner with specific objectives it becomes research. Apart from an analytical mind, a systematic researcher needs to have in-depth knowledge of the concepts and practical techniques of organising and conducting research. This book is an attempt to enable an intending researcher to acquire such conceptual knowledge and its applications in practice by himself. Various concepts and procedures about research have been explained in detail with examples and in a language which can be understood easily.The book is a combination of theory and its application in practical situations. Examples have been given keeping in focus social research. It will be useful for those who want to be researchers, those who want to have an expertise in social research, students and those who want to know how to apply theory in the practical situations.