The importance of social research are as follows : 

1. Contribution development of knowledge :- Research In general contribute to the development of knowledge and expand its horizon. It gives rise to discovery, innovation and inventions in the area of knowledge. Research findings contribute, amend, modify, prove disprove, existing theories and give scope for formulation of new theories. It is a major instrument in all round development of knowledge, skill science and technology. It leads acceleration of industrial activities and intellectual progress research not only contribute economic progress of a nation but also bring changes in society.

2. Helps to social progress and develop rational attitude Social research gained importance in social science in general. Its significance in sociology increased in particular because science of society aimed at progress of human society. Social research also contributes to the knowledge and expand its horizon. It provides scientific knowledge Of social evils. Human Society is benefited by its knowledge. It helps human beings to think rationally and humanistic way. Thereby it helps in social welfare activities. 

3. Helps ti the developments of all social science Social Research is useful to all social sciences. Methodology of social research is adopted in other sciences. It contributed to the growth and development of sciences.

The appropriate and reliable knowledge is provided by social research in relation to social structure and social groups the various misconception, superstitions will disappear due to the findings of social research. It leads to social progress.

4. Helps to understand social change Society is dynamic. The changing nature of society is studied in social research. The causes of social behavior is an analysis in social research. It helps to understand changes in society thereby assist to control the behavior of individuals. Social control can be achieved by performing suitable actions in society. It leads to understand the direction of social progress.

The practical utility of social research is that individual acquire knowledge of dynamic society. It helps to take appropriate actions for the development of society and social welfare. Social research is the social progress and welfare.