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Lecture 3 - Unit 1 - Methodology and Methods

Research methodology refers to the general approach and logic behind the methods used in a research study. It explains the rationale for choosing certain methods and how results will be analyzed. Research methods are the specific techniques and tools used to collect and analyze data, such as surveys, experiments, and statistical analyses. While related, methodology provides the overarching framework and justification for the methods. The document outlines the key aspects considered in methodology and differences between it and methods, such as methodology involving acquisition of knowledge about various techniques while methods focus on discovering solutions through narrow, practical applications.

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Lecture 3 - Unit 1 - Methodology and Methods

Research methodology refers to the general approach and logic behind the methods used in a research study. It explains the rationale for choosing certain methods and how results will be analyzed. Research methods are the specific techniques and tools used to collect and analyze data, such as surveys, experiments, and statistical analyses. While related, methodology provides the overarching framework and justification for the methods. The document outlines the key aspects considered in methodology and differences between it and methods, such as methodology involving acquisition of knowledge about various techniques while methods focus on discovering solutions through narrow, practical applications.

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Topic Name: UNIT I: Methodology and

Literature Collection

Dr. Mala Parab


Assist. Prof.
SBB_DYPU
UNIT I: Methodology and Literature Collection

Lecture 3: Research methods


vs. Research methodology
Research Methodology vs. Research Methods

•Methodology and Method are often (incorrectly) used interchangeable


•Methodology – the study of the general approach to inquiry in a given field
•Method – the specific techniques, tools or procedures applied to achieve a given objective
•While these are different they are interdependent ( in the same way as science and research are
related)
Research Methodology

•The Research Methodology is defined as the science behind the methods used to


gain knowledge.
•In other words, methodology is the study of the methods used and the reasoning
behind why those particular methods were used.
•It is a way in which to systematically solve the research problem (i.e., analyse the
logic behind the steps taken by a researcher to answer said research question).
• The methodology section in any research serves the purpose of explaining the ways
in which results were obtained (i.e., the research methods that were employed and
the way in which results were analyzed in order to allow the reader to critically
evaluate the research methods).
•A research methodology thus provides an all encompassing theoretical and
philosophical framework that is used at the beginning of a project to explain the
Methodology seeks consideration of the following aspects

•finding the suitable research method for the chosen problem,


•discovering the accuracy of the results of a chosen method, and
•ensuring the efficiency of the research method

• Thus, a well-written methodology should do the following:


i. Introduce and explain reasons for the overall methodological approach (qualitative,
quantitative, or mixed method) used for investigation,
ii. Indicate how the research methods are applicable to the study,
iii. Describe the specific data collection methods,
iv. Provide sufficient explanation of data analysis methods and procedures, and
v. Provide rationale for the chosen research methods.
Research Methods

•The research process consists of the steps that need to be followed in order to
carry out research effectively. The most salient aspects of the research process
are listed below:
i. Develop a research problem
ii. Carry out an extensive literature review
iii. Develop a hypothesis or research question
iv. Compose an appropriate research and sample design
v. Collect data and conduct analyses
vi. Test the hypothesis
vii. Interpret and Discuss
viii. Make conclusions based on the data
Research methods (contd..)

•All of the techniques, procedures, and tools thus used to collect and analyze
information in the research process are collectively termed research methods. In other
words, research methods are the ways in which researchers obtain information and
find solutions to the research problem.
•All the methods used during a research study are referred to as the research methods.
They include numerical schemes, experimental studies, theoretical procedures,
statistical approaches, etc.
•There are three basic groups in research methods:
•Group one, which includes all methods involved with data collection;
•Group two, which includes all statistical techniques employed to create relationships
between variables; and
•Group three, which includes those methods used to evaluate accuracy of results.
Differences Between Research Methods and Research Methodology

Methods Methodology
Are defined as the methods or techniques Provides an explanation
that are used to gather evidence and and rationale behind the methods employed
conduct research. in said research.
Involves the acquisition of knowledge
Involves conducting surveys, interviews, surrounding various techniques used to
experiments, etc. conduct research such as surveys,
interviews, experiments, etc.
The main objective is to use the correct
The main objective is to discover solutions
to research problems. procedures to discover solutions to research
problems.
Narrow scope of practice (i.e., consists of
various research strategies, methods, Much wider scope of practice, which
includes the research methods.
techniques, tools, etc.)
Used in later stages of research. Used in the beginning stages of research.

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methodology/
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