Elevate your social research with robust classification methods. This essential Indian academic text critically evaluates traditional approaches, presenting a powerful alternative: the inductive population method. Learn how to avoid overly abstract constructs and forge clear links between empirical data and vital social system attributes. Renowned sociologist Ramkrishna Mukherjee offers insights crucial for rigorous analysis, including practical applications to kinship structures. A must-have resource for students and scholars across Indian universities seeking to refine their research methodology.