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The document explains the distinction between research methods and research methodology, highlighting that research methods are the specific techniques used to conduct research, while research methodology is the systematic study of these methods to solve research problems. Research methods include various techniques for data collection and analysis, whereas research methodology encompasses the overall strategy and rationale behind the choice of methods. Understanding both concepts is essential for researchers to effectively address and analyze research problems.

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The document explains the distinction between research methods and research methodology, highlighting that research methods are the specific techniques used to conduct research, while research methodology is the systematic study of these methods to solve research problems. Research methods include various techniques for data collection and analysis, whereas research methodology encompasses the overall strategy and rationale behind the choice of methods. Understanding both concepts is essential for researchers to effectively address and analyze research problems.

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Difference Between Research Method and Research

Methodology
Lei Ann T. Punla, MSA
Instructor
BSAgribusiness 4
 Research can be understood as the systematic and
rigorous search for appropriate information on a specific
subject.
 Itinvolves enunciation of the problem, developing a
hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data and drawing
conclusions, based on the facts and data collected.
 And to do so, the researcher uses research methods,
during the course of conducting research.
 The research methods are often confused
with research methodology, which implies the
scientific analysis of the research methods, so as to
find a solution to the problem at hand.
 Hence, it seems apt to clarify the differences
between research method and research
methodology at this juncture, have a look.
Research Method vs Research
Methodology
RESEARCH
BASIS OF COMPARISON RESEARCH METHOD
METHODOLOGY
Meaning Research Method implies the Research methodology
methods employed by the signifies way to efficiently
researcher to conduct solving research problems.
research.
What is it? Behavior and instrument Science of understanding,
used in the selection and how research is performed
construction of the research methodically.
technique.
Encompasses Carrying out experiment, Study different techniques
test, surveys and so on. which can be utilized in the
performance of experiment,
test, surveys etc.

Comprise of Different investigation Entire strategy towards


techniques. achievement of objective.

Objective To discover solution to To apply correct procedures


research problem. so as to determine solutions.
Definition of Research Method
• Research method pertains to all those methods,
which a researcher employs to undertake research
process, to solve the given problem.
• The techniques and procedure, that are applied
during the course of studying research problem are
known as the research method.
• It encompasses both qualitative and quantitative
method of performing research operations, such as
survey, case study, interview, questionnaire,
observation, etc.
• These are the approaches, which help in collecting
data and conducting research, in order to achieve
specific objectives such as theory testing or
development.
• All the instruments and behavior, used at various
levels of the research activity such as making
observations, data collection, data processing,
drawing inferences, decision making, etc. are
included in it.
Research methods are put into three
categories:
 First Category: The methods relating to data
collection are covered. Such methods are used when
the existing data is not sufficient, to reach the solution.
 Second Category: Incorporates the processes of
analyzing data, i.e. to identify patterns and establish a
relationship between data and unknowns.
 Third Category: Comprise of the methods which are
used to check the accuracy of the results obtained.
Definition of Research
Methodology
• Research Methodology, as its name suggest is the
study of methods, so as to solve the research
problem.
• It is the science of learning the way research should
be performed systematically.
• It refers to the rigorous analysis of the methods
applied in the stream of research, to ensure that the
conclusions drawn are valid, reliable and credible
too.
• The researcher takes an overview of various steps
that are chosen by him in understanding the problem
at hand, along with the logic behind the methods
employed by the researcher during study.
• It also clarifies the reason for using a particular
method or technique, and not others, so that the
results obtained can be assessed either by the
researcher himself or any other party.
Key Differences Between Research
Method and Research Methodology
•The differences between research method and research
methodology can be drawn clearly on the following grounds:
• The research method is defined as the procedure or technique
applied by the researcher to undertake research. On the other
hand, research methodology is a system of methods, used
scientifically for solving the research problem.
• The research method is nothing but the behavior or tool,
employed in selecting and building research technique.
Conversely, research methodology implies the science of
analyzing, the manner in which research is conducted
appropriately.
• The research method is concerned with carrying out
experiment, test, surveys, interviews, etc. As against this,
research methodology is concerned with learning various
techniques which can be employed in the performance of
experiment, test or survey.
• Research method covers various investigation techniques.
Unlike, research methodology, which consists of complete
approach aligned towards the attainment of purpose.
• Research method intends to discover the solution to the
problem at hand. In contrast, research methodology
aspires to apply appropriate procedures, with a view to
ascertaining solutions.
Conclusion
•The scope of research methodology is wider than that of
research method, as the latter is the part of the former. For
understanding the research problem thoroughly, the researcher
should know the research methodology along with the
methods.
•In a nutshell, research method refers to the technique which
can be adopted to explore the nature of the world that
surrounds us. On the contrary, research methodology is the
foundation, which helps us to understand the determinants
influencing the effectiveness of the methods applied.
Any questions on the topic
discussed?
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see you on our next meeting!

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