Research methodology for engineers / R. Ganesa

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Research process -- Research problem formulation -- Research design -- Mathematical modelling -- Simulation and dimensional analysis -- Probability and distributions -- Sample design and sampling -- Hypotheses and anova -- Design of experiments and regression analysis -- Analysis and interpretation of data -- Accuracy, precision and error analysis -- Use of optimization techniques -- Writing of papers and synopsis -- Thesis writing: mechanics -- Structure of thesis report -- Evaluation of a thesis -- Ethics in research -- Intellectual property rights.

"Researchers in the field of engineering or physical sciences resort to experimental methods and/or simulation approaches as a part of their work. This book provides the relevant concepts and methods in a cohesive manner. Organized into eighteen chapters, the book covers the basic concepts of research and the research process, and guides researchers to develop adequate skills and capabilities to prepare papers for publication in refereed journals, to write synopses of their research work and to face the oral examination and defend their theses confidently"-- Back cover.