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PRESENTER 6 Stages of Social Research

The stages of social research are: 1. Selection of the problem and study of research literature. 2. Formulating the research problem and designing the research. 3. Formulating hypotheses and selecting a sample design. 4. Collection of data using methods and tools. 5. Analysis of the data and making inferences. 6. Interpreting the results, drawing generalizations, and conclusions.

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PRESENTER 6 Stages of Social Research

The stages of social research are: 1. Selection of the problem and study of research literature. 2. Formulating the research problem and designing the research. 3. Formulating hypotheses and selecting a sample design. 4. Collection of data using methods and tools. 5. Analysis of the data and making inferences. 6. Interpreting the results, drawing generalizations, and conclusions.

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STAGES OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

Social Research

Introduction:
Social research may be defined as a scientific
undertaking by means of logical and systematized
techniques. It consists of the process of formulating
and seeking answers to questions about the social
world.
• AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• CHARACTERISTICS
• SIGNIFICANCE
STAGES OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
1. Selection of the problem 6. Selecting the sample

2. Study of research literature 7. Collection of Data

3. Formulating the problem 8. Methods and tool

4. Research design 9. Analysis of data

5. Formulating the hypothesis 10. Interpretation and generalizations


DEFINITION

IMPORTANCE Research
Problem

SIGNIFICANCE

EXAMPLE
Literature Review:
Literature reviews – are designated to provide an overview of sources you
have explored while researching a particular topic and to demonstrate to
your readers how your research first within a larger field of study.

What’s the Purpose of a literature review?


Historical

Integrative Methodological

Types of Literature Systematic and


Argumentative
Reviews Theoretical
Formulating the Problem
It is the first step in a scientific inquiry, and as such, it should be
influenced primarily by the need of scientific procedure.
Techniques for Defining a Problem
1. Detail information about the problem should be clearly stated in descriptive
way.
2. General statement for understanding the nature of the problem is useful for
solving the problem.
3. Surveying the available information is necessary while defining the research
problem.
4. Security of various data and drawing out the exact picture of data statement is
necessary.
5. Discussion concerning with the research may often be useful for deceleration
of the subject matter.
Research Design
Refers to the overall strategy that you choose to integrate the
different components of the study in a coherent and logical way.
5. Formulating the hypothesis 8. Methods and Tool
• It is used to support scientific research and • A research method is defined as a way of
create breakthroughs in knowledge. scientifically studying a phenomenon.
• It consists of specific activities within the
research procedure, supplemented by a set
6. Selecting the Sample Design of tools used to collect and analyze data.

• Sample design refers to the methods to be


followed in selecting a sample from the 10. Methods and Tool
population and the estimating technique,
vis-à-vis formula for computing the sample 9. Analysis and Data • Generalization- a general statement
about a group of people or things that
statistics
is based on only a few people or things
• It enables you to make inferences and draw in the group.
meaningful conclusions about the target
• Interpretation – The act or result of
7. Collection of data population based on the research sample.
explaining or interpreting somethings.
• The gathering of data may range from • It provides reliable evidence, helps make
simple observation to a large –scale informed decisions, increases accuracy, saves
survey in any defined population. time and money and provides insights into
new research areas.
Conclusion:
Thank You!
Prepared by: Janima A. Pagayawan

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