Methodological Mosaic: Innovating in contemporary social science research inquiry

Sri Lankan society, perched on the Indian Ocean's island canvas, bears enduring imprints of recurrent Indian immigration, shaping its rich socio-cultural fabric. The discourse navigates the complex terrain of research methodologies, portraying their multifaceted utility in assessing the multifarious dimensions of multiracial studies and illuminating the practical application of these methodologies across the entire sample. This book's content is rooted in methodologies of a comprehensive doctoral research study exploring the cultural and perceptual characteristics of seven Indian minorities within the tapestry of Sri Lanka.   This book endeavour meticulously dissects the application of 13 diverse social science research methodologies, meticulously deployed to gather data from an entire sample of 530 community representation. This book elucidates intricate epistemological questions and champions the vital role of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. It embarks on a comprehensive journey through the realm of qualitative and quantitative research, spanning survey design, sample selection, index construction, and statistical data culminating in comprehensive details of research methodologies. The narrative unfolds multifaceted facets of evidence-based research methodologies, offering meticulous insights into conceptual paradigms, methodological techniques, and triangulation.  The tome extends its purview to the emergent social dynamics within a cosmopolitan city, inhabited by a diverse and multicultural populace. It elucidates the intricacies of multiracial population trends, emanating from the very heart of this multicultural nucleus. It seeks to disseminate and democratize these complex methodology practices within the domain of the social sciences, thereby propelling the boundaries of knowledge.