The book is essential for student, scholars, Researchers, teachers and professionals in all fields of study where research is required for academic excellence. At the fundamental level, the basic knowledge and technique of carrying out research is very essential. The book Fundamentals of Research methodology and Data collection aims at providing necessary steps and guidelines to researchers and postgraduates who are more often faced with the challenges of how to start and what to do at a given stage. It serves as a textbook for both researchers at various levels of academic endeavors as well as a guide for supervisors supervising researcher at various levels.