This document provides an introduction to research. It defines research and explains that true research is driven by a specific question aimed at discovering something previously unknown. The document outlines different types of research including descriptive, explanatory, and evaluative research. It discusses why studying research is important, who conducts research, and research paradigms including positivism and phenomenology. Qualitative and quantitative approaches are compared, and elements of the research process like deductive and inductive reasoning are explained. Common data collection methods like interviews and observation are also introduced. The document provides a high-level overview of key concepts in understanding and conducting research.