Research Meaning, Definition, Research Process, Types and Motives
- 1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY PRESENTATION BY: S. HARITHAA III B.COM (CA)-B DR.N.G.P. ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE,COIMBATORE-48.
- 2. RESEARCH - MEANING: The word research is derived from the middle of French ‘recherche’ which means to go about seeking. Research is a systematic and an organized method to finding answers to questions. A research is a frame work or blueprint for conducting the a research project. It details the procedures necessary for obtaining the information needed to structure or solve research problem. Research consist of the prefix Re which means to search, examine or try. Research can be explained as the process of collecting data and information for the purpose of making decisions.
- 3. DEFINTION - RESEARCH According to Neuman “ A collection of methods and methodologies that researchers apply systematically to produce scientifically based knowledge about the social world.” According to Mouly, “actually research is simply the process of arriving at dependable solutions to problems through the planned and systematic collections , analysis and interpretation of data.”
- 4. RESEARCH PROCESS: 1) Topic/ research title: Title plays a major role in research. 2) Literature review: Review of literature will help in strong content. 3) Study design: predesign of the content will make research clear. 4) Measurement: Taking effective measurements will help in effective research. 5) Data collection: Clear data collection. 6) Data analysis: Analysing the collected data clearly. 7) Interpretation: Interpreting the data’s properly. 8) Conclusion: Should precise the content and show in conclusion.
- 5. OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH: To explore a phenomena in order to achieve insights. To produce some new knowledge. Research remains the most efficient and reliable source of knowledge. To discover new inventions/design. To discover some solutions to solve a particular problem. To produce some new policies. To test certain hypothesis. Research enables predictions to be made. Predictions in research fulfills one of the basic desire of humanity, to discern the future and know what fate holds.
- 6. MOTIVES OF RESEARCH: To get a degree or promotion . To solve problem or find a deter solution. To get more knowledge. To contribute to the existing knowledge or society. To be respected as an expert. Directives of government, employment conditions, curiosity, etc., To get attached to the topic. To be more source full. To keep us updated.
- 7. TYPES OF RESEARCH: Four main types of research : basis description 1. Descriptive vs. Analytical research DESCRIPTIVE: Attempts to determine ,describe things. ANALYTICAL: Attempts to establish why it is that way. 2. Quantitative vs. Qualitative research QUANTITATIVE: Based on options and experiences. QUALITATIVE: Based on numbers. 3. Conceptual vs. Empirical research CONCEPTUAL: Related to some abstract idea or theory. EMPERICAL : Also known as Experimental research it relies on experience and observations. 4. Applied vs. Fundamental research APPLIED: Discovering solution for some practical knowledge. FUNDAMENTAL: Directed towards finding information that has broad base of applications.