This document provides an overview of research methodology. It defines research as a systematic, scientific process for discovering new knowledge. The objectives of research are described as gaining familiarity with a phenomenon, accurately portraying characteristics of a situation, determining frequency of occurrences, and testing hypotheses. The main types of social research discussed are descriptive, analytical, applied, fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative. Research methods are grouped into those for data collection, establishing relationships between data and variables, and evaluating results. Key aspects of research methodology include explaining the logic and reasons for the methods used to study a problem.