Research methodology

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1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY By : SINTU CHOUDHARY

2. What is Research? Research is defined as a scientific and systematic search for information on a specific topic. “Research is a careful and systematized effort of gaining new knowledge “ :- REDMAN AND MORRY “ Research may be defined as the systematic analysis and recording of controlled observations that may lead to the developments of generalization principles or theories resulting in prediction and possibly ultimate control or event “ :- JHON W.BEST …Continue

3. According to Clifford Woody research comprises defining and redefining problems, formulating hypothesis or suggested solutions; collecting, organising and evaluating data; making deductions and reaching conclusions; and at last carefully testing the conclusions to determine whether they fit the formulating hypothesis . D.Slesinger and M. Stephenson in the Encyclopaedia of Social Sciences define research as “the manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalising to extend, correct or verify knowledge, whether that knowledge aids in construction of theory or in the practice of an art.”

4. Types of research Fundamental research It is also known as basic or pure research. It is usually considered to involve the search for knowledge without a defined goal of utility or specific purpose. Applied research It is also known as a decisional research. It is problem oriented and is directed towards a defined and purposeful end.

5. CRITERIA OF A GOOD RESEARCH Purpose clearly defined. Research process systematic & detailed planed. High ethical standards applied. Adequate analysis for decision maker’s needs. Finding presented clearly. Conclusion justified. Researcher‘s experienced reflected.

6. Research methods v s research methodology Research methods : Research methods refers to the methods or technique which researcher used in performing research operation . Research methodology : It may be understood as a science or studying how research is done scientifically.

7. Components of Research Title Introduction Statement of problem Review of literature Objective of study Hypothesis for the study Research design & methodology Conceptual framework Report writing Conclusion Select bibliography

8. Objective The main aim of research is to find out the truth which is hidden and which has not been discovered as yet. To explore new things. To develop new tools and techniques. To gain familiarity with phenomenon : exploratory or formulative research studies To portray accurately the characteristics of a particular individual , situation or a group : descriptive research studies To determine the frequency with witch something occurs or with witch associated with something else : diagnostic research studies To indentify the casual relationship between variables : hypothesis-testing research studies

9. Problem encountered by research Lack of scientific training . Difficulty of timely availability of published data. human tendency . time and money . Insufficient interaction between guide and researcher . No code of conduct for researchers. Uncontrolled variables.