The aim of this book is to show the principles of Research Methods and also highlights intricacies of research in development of new world order. The introductory chapters discuss the introduction to research methods, research and research methodology, research objectives, research questions, research hypothesis, sampling methods: random sampling methods and non-random sampling methods, sampling errors, types of non-sampling errors, data analysis descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion and inferential statistics. In the later chapters, applications of computer in food technology, data collection methods, data type, data collection challenges, strategies to mitigate data collection challenges, data mining, applications of data mining in research, data integration, major approaches for data integration approaches, data profiling, data exploration in machine learning research, interactive data exploration, data exploration in python, data transformation in research, data validation, using SPSS package for data analysis, using MS Excel for data analysis, scientific report writing, ethics in research: plagiarism, and their prevention and plagiarism softwares Plagiarism X, Urkund, Plagscan, Dupli Checker, Paperater are also highlighted. The book should be a valuable source of information for postgraduate students and researchers who are interested in improving themselves.
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