Research assumptions

Research Metodology

1. RESEARCH ASS U MPTION

2. INTR O DUCTI O N An assumption is a realistic expectation which is something that we believe to be true. However, no adequate evidence exists to support this belief. In other words, an assumption is an act of faith which does not have empirical evidenced to support. Assumption provide a basis to develop theories & research instrument & therefore, influence the development & implement of research process.

3. DEFINITION Assumptions are statements that are taken for granted or are considered true, even through they have not been scientifically tested. Assumption are principles those are accepted as being true based on logic or reasons, but without proof or verification.

4. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSUMPTION & HYPOTHESIS… Assumptions Hypothesis Assumption are basically beliefs & ideas that we hold to be true Hypothesis is a prediction Often with little or no evidence & are not statistically tested in research Can be statistically tested & may be accepted or rejected Beliefs about the variables Predictions about the relationship of two or more variables Based on the beliefs, the researchers attempt to discover the correlation Predict a relation between variables & statistically tested to conclude th e study

5. USES OF ASSUMPTION IN RESEARCH Research is built upon assumptions since a foundation is needed to move forward. One must assume something to discover something. Assumptions listed in research paper may be good sources of the research topics. Assumption provide basis to conduct of the research study. Tested assumptions through research studies expand the professionals body of knowledge.

6. TYPES OF ASSUMPTION ASSUMPTION Universal assumptions

7. 1. Universal assumption: Universal assumptions are beliefs that are assumed to be true by a large part of society, but testing such assumptions is not always possible. For example , ‘there is a supernatural power which governs this universe’.

8. 2. Assumptions based on theories: Assumptions may also be drawn from theories. If a research study is based on a theory, the assumption of the particular theory may become assumption of that particular research study. For example , ‘a study on Roy’s Adaptation Model will use assumption of this particular theoretical model.’

9. 3. Assumptions needed to conduct a research: Some of the common-sense assumptions may be developed to conduct a particular study. For example , ‘prevalence of coronary artery disease is more common among urban people as compared to rural people’.

10. 4. Warranted assumption: These are stated along with evidence to support. For example, ‘regular prayers bring success because they boost morale’.

11. 5. Unwarranted assumptions: These are stated without any supportive evidence. For example, ‘Almighty God exists everywhere in this universe’.