Researchers in India, particularly those engaged in empirical research, are facing several problems.
Some of the important problems are as follows:
1.The lack of a scientific training in the methodology of research
is a great impediment for researchers in our country. There is paucity of competent researchers. Many researchers take a leap in the dark without knowing research methods. Most of the work, which goes in the name of research is not methodologically sound. Research to many researchers and even to their guides, is mostly a scissor and paste job without any insight shed on the
collated materials. The consequence is obvious, viz., the research results, quite often, do not reflect the reality or realities. Thus, a systematic study of research methodology is an urgent necessity. Before undertaking research projects, researchers should be well equipped with all the methodological aspects. As such,
efforts should be made to provide short-duration intensive courses for meeting this requirement.