5. What is Research ?
Ans. A systematic inquiry- investigates hypotheses- suggests new
interpretation- poses new questions- for future research
o Research – derived from FRENCH <recerch : to search>
Consists of:
1. Asking a q.
2. Doing the necessary work- find the Ans.
3. Communicating knowledge- to greater Audience
6. Research is R.E.S.E.A.R.C.H.
R ~ Rational way of thinking
E ~ Expert & Exhaustive treatment
S ~ Search for Solutions
E ~ Exactness
A ~ Analytical
R ~ Relationship
C ~ Cautious & Careful + Condensed & Critical
H ~ Honesty & Hard Work
7. Objectives of Research
Aim > To find out the Hidden Truth…
> To discover ans. to questions
> To gain familiarity with a phenomenon
Research Problem : a reflection of the objective of
research formulated into a
question
8. Components of Research
Manipulation of Things, Concepts or Symbols
For the purpose of generalizations
To extend, correctify or verify knowledge
To construct a theory or practice
9. Characteristics of Research
Objectives
• A comprehensive statement – aim of research
# should be S.M.A.R.T.
S~ SPECIFIC
M~MEASURABLE
A~ATTAINABLE
R ~REALISTIC
T~TIME BOUND
10. Objectives of Legal Research
• Deeper understanding
• Discovery of new facts
• Test and verify
• Analyze existing facts
• Develop new research tools
• Explain nature and scope
• Relationship between Legislative, Executive and
Judiciary
• Predict the consequences