Research is defined as a systematic, scientific investigation that seeks new knowledge. It involves defining a problem, formulating hypotheses, collecting and evaluating data, reaching conclusions, and validating findings against hypotheses. The primary purposes of research are exploration, description, and explanation. Research aims to uncover new dimensions of knowledge, establish relationships between variables, and make predictions about future events and trends through objective, precise methods of inquiry.

1. INTRODUCTION TO
RESEARCH
What is Research?

2. What do you understand by
Research?
– Research is composed of two syllables; “Re + Search” Research
– Meaning of “Re” is again, anew or over again.
– Meaning of “Search” is to examine closely & carefully.
– In other words, to search simply means to test, to try and to probe.
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3. Definitions of Research
Research is the scientific and systematic investigation of Truth
Research is an adventure
It is a Discovery
Research deals with:
(a)
Data
(b)
Information
(c)
Knowledge
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4. Definitions of Research
– Research is an activity of solving problems which leads to new knowledge using
methods of inquiry.
– Research is a systematic procedure of collecting, summarizing and analyzing
data with the aim of drawing worthwhile conclusion in order to solve problems.
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5. What is Research ?
A scientific and systematic search for relevant information on a specific topic.
In accordance with other scholars, Research means
i. Defining a problem
ii. Formulation of hypothesis
iii. Collection and evaluation of data
iv. Reaching conclusions
v. Validating conclusions against the hypothesis
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6. Purpose of Research
The primary purpose of Research entail; exploration, description & explanation.
– A search for truth by study, observation, comparison and experiment.
– It is a scientific inquiry aimed at learning new facts, testing ideas.
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7. Concepts of Research
1.Research unfolds new dimensions of knowledge.
2.Establishes the cause and relationship of an incident
depending upon various discovered true facts.
3.It is a systematic and a scientific process.
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8. Functions of Research
 Teaching & learning
 Transfer of knowledge
 Participation
 Foundation of enquiry
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9. Characteristics of Research
Objectivity Precision
Verification Imperialism
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10. Features needed when starting
Research
– Research should be visible.
– Research should be valid.
– Research should be exclusive.
– Research should be new.
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11. Research is used for;
1) Description (New things can be described)
2) Explanation (Relationship between unrelated events can be discovered)
3) Prediction (Future events & trends can be forecasted)
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