notes of objectives of Research

1. Research
Definition: Research means, investigation, verification or
clarification with purpose to increase human knowledge.
OR
Research is an art of scientific investigation
Muhammad Sadiq
Zoologist
Islamia College Peshawar

2. Objectives Of Research
Research objectives describe concisely what the research is trying to achieve.
They summarize the accomplishments a researcher wishes to achieve through the
project and provides direction to the study.
The main Objectives/aim of research is to find out the truth which is hidden and
which has not been discovered as yet.

3. Objectives Of Research
Research is undertaken within most Professions.
Research is a way of thinking Critically.
Developing and testing new theories.
Research is the way of answering the questions in a systematic manner.
To gain familiarity with a phenomenon or to achieve new insights into it.
To test a hypothesis of a causal relationship between variables.

4. A well known Objectives will be SMART:
S--Specific
M--Measureable
A—Attainable (Achievable)
R—Realistic (Representing familiar things in a way that is accurate
or true to life)
T--Time Bound (Certain amount of time to achieve a goal)

5. Motivation in Research
The possible motives for doing research may be either one or more of the
following:
1. Desire to get a research degree along with its consequential benefits;
2. Desire to face the challenge in solving the unsolved problems, i.e.,
concern over practical problems initiates research.
3. Desire to get intellectual joy of doing some creative work.
4. Desire to be of service to society.
5. Desire to get respectability
6. social thinking and awakening

6. Qualities of a Good
Researcher
Research Oriented
Efficient
Scientific
Effective
Active
Resourceful
Creative
Honest
Economical
Religious

7. Research Method vs Research
Methodology vs Scientific Method

8. Research Method
The research method is defined as the procedure or
technique applied by the researcher to undertake research.
It encompasses both qualitative and quantitative method of
performing research operations, such as survey, case study,
interview, questionnaire, observation, etc.

9. 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 analysing 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.

10. 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.

11. Key Differences Between Research Method and Research Methodology
Research Method
1. The research method is defined as the procedure or
technique applied by the researcher to undertake
research.
2. The research method is nothing but the behaviour or
tool, employed in selecting and building research
technique.
3. The research method is concerned with carrying out
experiment, test, surveys, interviews, etc.
4. Research method covers various investigation
techniques.
5. Research method intends to discover the solution to the
problem at hand.
Research Methodology
1. Research methodology is a system of methods,
used scientifically for solving the research
problem.
2. research methodology implies the science of
analysing, the manner in which research is
conducted appropriately.
3. Research methodology is concerned with learning
various techniques which can be employed in the
performance of experiment, test or survey.
4. Unlike, research methodology, which consists of
complete approach aligned towards the
attainment of purpose.
5. In contrast, research methodology aspires to
apply appropriate procedures, with a view to
ascertaining solutions.

12. 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.