Methods of acquring knowledge

Research is nothing but a continuous search for knowledge. There are different methods of acquiring knowledge, those are described in this presentation.

1. Research Methodology Methods of acquiring knowledge By Dr. N eha Deo

2. 2.Tradition –Closely related to authority. Man unquestioningly accepts many traditions of his forefathers or culture. Methods of Acquiring Knowledge 1)Authority-–when factual evidence cannot be obtained, one has to rely upon authoritative opinion . 3)Experience-one should be critical about it . 6)Scientific Method-Charles Darwin-Combination of Inductive & deductive 5)-Inductive Reasoning-Francis Bacon 4)Deductive Reasoning –Aristotle-syllogism-general to specific-Major premise, minor premise-conclusion

3. Methods of Acquiring Knowledge 1)Authority-–when factual evidence cannot be obtained, one has to rely upon authoritative opinion .

4. Methods of Acquiring Knowledge 2.Tradition –Closely related to authority. Man unquestioningly accepts many traditions of his forefathers or culture.

5. Methods of Acquiring Knowledge 3)Experience-one should be critical about it .

6. Methods of Acquiring Knowledge 4)Deductive Reasoning –Aristotle-syllogism-general to specific-Major premise, minor premise-conclusion

7. Methods of Acquiring Knowledge 5)-Inductive Reasoning-Francis Bacon

8. Methods of Acquiring Knowledge 6)Scientific Method-Charles Darwin-Combination of Inductive & deductive

9. Scientific Method

10. Nature of Science All events in nature are lawful or ordered predictable & regular Truth can ultimately be derived from observation. The Scientists maintain doubtful attitude towards data- verification. of the findings. The scientist is objective ,impartial and logical in collecting &interpreting the data. Scientist does not bother about the moral implications of his findings The ultimate goal of science is to integrate & systematize findings in to a meaningful pattern of theory

11. Characteristics of Science Science Reduction & Control of Bias Quest for Precision Verification Empiricism Theory construction

12. Theory - Kerlinger A theory is a set of interrelated constructs (Concepts) definition & proposition that present a systematic view of phenomena by specifying relations among variables with the purpose of explaining & predicting the phenomena

13. Theory Theory is a set of statements comprising of interrelated constructs, definitions & propositions A theory sets out the relations among the set of constructs, definitions or propositions in order to present a systematic view of the phenomenon A theory explains a phenomena by specifying what variables are related to what variable & how they are related. So enable the scientists to predict from certain variables to certain other variable.

14. Characteristics of a sound theory A theory must be stated in simple &precise terms ( Law of Parsimony) A theory must be in conformity both with the observed and previously established body of knowledge or validated theory. It must provide means for its own interpretation & verification

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