This document provides an overview of research as a process. It defines research and describes it as a systematic process of inquiry that seeks to answer problems. The document then discusses research as both a linear and iterative process, involving identifying a problem, formulating research questions, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting findings. It also presents models of the "research onion" and considerations in research planning, such as required outputs, resources, and ethics. Finally, it summarizes the general stages of the research process and discusses what distinguishes scientific research through use of the scientific method.
This document discusses key concepts for research methodology, including:
1. Techniques for narrowing a research topic into a question such as examining literature, extending theories, or applying topics to specific contexts.
2. The components of a problem statement, including the ideal situation, current reality, and consequences of the problem.
3. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches. Quantitative focuses on numbers and generalization while qualitative explores trends and opinions.
4. Key terms like independent and dependent variables, hypotheses, and the null hypothesis which states there is no relationship between variables.
This document outlines the typical steps involved in conducting research, from initially observing a broad topic area and reviewing relevant literature, to defining the specific research problem, formulating research questions and hypotheses, designing a study methodology, collecting and analyzing data, and determining if research questions were answered and hypotheses supported. It emphasizes developing a clear problem statement and research questions to guide the purpose and focus of the study.
A presentation describing about how to format the research statement, how to finalize the objectives of the study and how to finalize the hypothesis of the study
This document provides information about Maria Theresa P. Pelones and her proposed research course. It includes her educational background and professional experience, as well as details about the course such as objectives, topics, requirements and references. The course aims to introduce research methodology and guide students through the process of developing a thesis proposal.
Here is a summary of the key points made in 3 paragraphs about factors contributing to rising college costs:
The article identifies three major factors contributing to rising college costs: over-indulgent construction projects, unnecessary administrative bloat, and overemphasis on faculty research rather than teaching. It provides data showing a significant increase in the number of administrators compared to faculty at universities. For example, at the University of Miami there was a 50% increase in the number of administrators per 100 students but only a 5.5% increase in faculty, despite relatively stable enrollment. This administrative bloat is blamed on a tendency to continually appoint new vice presidents and assistants to address issues, which then require larger staffs and generate more paperwork. The data suggests administrative costs
This document outlines the objectives and outcomes of a course on research methodology and statistics. The course aims to make students aware of research concepts, facilitate research planning, enable scientific writing and application of statistical methods. Key outcomes include explaining research processes and statistics, conducting literature reviews, formulating hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and applying statistical tools to calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion. Suggested readings on research methodology are also provided.
UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION
Nature and importance of research - aims, objective, principles and problems - selection of research problem - survey of scientific literature - primary and secondary sources - citation index for scientific papers and journals - patents.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in health research methodology. It discusses identifying research topics and prioritizing them based on relevance, feasibility, and other criteria. The document also covers analyzing problems, formulating clear problem statements, conducting literature reviews, and developing research objectives. The overall aim is to guide researchers in designing and planning rigorous, ethical health research studies.
This document discusses key concepts for research methodology, including:
1. Techniques for narrowing a research topic into a question such as examining literature, extending theories, or applying topics to specific contexts.
2. The components of a problem statement, including the ideal situation, current reality, and consequences of the problem.
3. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches. Quantitative focuses on numbers and generalization while qualitative explores trends and opinions.
4. Key terms like independent and dependent variables, hypotheses, and the null hypothesis which states there is no relationship between variables.
This document outlines the typical steps involved in conducting research, from initially observing a broad topic area and reviewing relevant literature, to defining the specific research problem, formulating research questions and hypotheses, designing a study methodology, collecting and analyzing data, and determining if research questions were answered and hypotheses supported. It emphasizes developing a clear problem statement and research questions to guide the purpose and focus of the study.
A presentation describing about how to format the research statement, how to finalize the objectives of the study and how to finalize the hypothesis of the study
This document provides information about Maria Theresa P. Pelones and her proposed research course. It includes her educational background and professional experience, as well as details about the course such as objectives, topics, requirements and references. The course aims to introduce research methodology and guide students through the process of developing a thesis proposal.
Here is a summary of the key points made in 3 paragraphs about factors contributing to rising college costs:
The article identifies three major factors contributing to rising college costs: over-indulgent construction projects, unnecessary administrative bloat, and overemphasis on faculty research rather than teaching. It provides data showing a significant increase in the number of administrators compared to faculty at universities. For example, at the University of Miami there was a 50% increase in the number of administrators per 100 students but only a 5.5% increase in faculty, despite relatively stable enrollment. This administrative bloat is blamed on a tendency to continually appoint new vice presidents and assistants to address issues, which then require larger staffs and generate more paperwork. The data suggests administrative costs
This document outlines the objectives and outcomes of a course on research methodology and statistics. The course aims to make students aware of research concepts, facilitate research planning, enable scientific writing and application of statistical methods. Key outcomes include explaining research processes and statistics, conducting literature reviews, formulating hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and applying statistical tools to calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion. Suggested readings on research methodology are also provided.
UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION
Nature and importance of research - aims, objective, principles and problems - selection of research problem - survey of scientific literature - primary and secondary sources - citation index for scientific papers and journals - patents.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in health research methodology. It discusses identifying research topics and prioritizing them based on relevance, feasibility, and other criteria. The document also covers analyzing problems, formulating clear problem statements, conducting literature reviews, and developing research objectives. The overall aim is to guide researchers in designing and planning rigorous, ethical health research studies.
A presentation example of how faculty can present content that is heavy on theory. This presentation can be used as an example to make a presentation and also to understand the topic of research methodology.
Reference: Kothari, C.R; Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New Delhi: Wishwa Prakashan. 2005.
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This document provides an overview of health research methods. It discusses topics like identifying research topics, analyzing problems, formulating objectives, research methodology, and writing research reports. Some key points covered include prioritizing research topics based on criteria like relevance and feasibility. It also explains analyzing problems by clarifying perspectives, describing the core issue, and identifying contributing factors. The document outlines formulating clear and measurable objectives and choosing appropriate study designs, populations, and data collection methods based on the research questions. Finally, it provides guidance on sections of a research report like literature reviews, results, discussion, and conclusion.
The document provides guidance on writing the methodology chapter of a research paper. It discusses the main components including the introduction, philosophical assumptions, research design, methodology, sampling, data collection, ethics, and validity and reliability. The introduction should establish the purpose and provide an outline. The philosophical assumptions section explains the research paradigm including ontology and epistemology. The research design discusses the approach, methodology, and research methods. Sampling, data collection, and analysis are also important to include. The methodology chapter must address ethics and ensure the validity and reliability of the research.
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This document discusses data interpretation in qualitative research. It explains that interpretation involves the researcher making meaning of the data by considering their own views and comparing findings to past studies. Interpretation for qualitative research means addressing how research questions were answered and making comparisons to previous literature while also incorporating personal experiences. The document then outlines six procedures for reporting findings: extending analysis connected to research questions; integrating various data sources; connecting data to literature; relating findings to personal experience; summarizing results; and drawing conclusions supported by evidence and interpretation of the data.
TSL3133 Topic 6 Action Research the ProcessYee Bee Choo
Kurt Lewin's model of action research involves a cycle of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The presented document outlines Lewin's model and process of action research in detail. It describes each step of identifying an area for improvement, planning an action, implementing the action, collecting data, reflecting on the action before, during and after, taking further action, and developing a second research cycle. Examples and explanations are provided for each step of the action research process.
This document outlines the process for conducting scientific research and preparing a research proposal. It discusses the importance of scientific ethics and reviews the typical steps in the research process, including asking a question, performing background research, forming a hypothesis, experimentation and data collection, data analysis, and reporting conclusions. The document also provides guidance on the components of an effective research proposal, such as the introduction, literature review, project description, research approach, deliverables, layout, project plan, limitations, and references. The overall message is that scientific research requires a systematic, well-planned approach.
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Research methods in social sciences : An OverviewAdv Rajasekharan
This document provides an overview of key concepts in research methods in social sciences. It discusses what research is, the research cycle involving problem identification, objectives, research design, data collection and analysis. It covers scientific methods which rely on evidence, concepts and logical reasoning. The document outlines different approaches to social research like positivism, interpretivism and critical social research. It also discusses research design, data collection methods, inductive and deductive reasoning, types of research, and how to write a research report. Overall, the document serves as an introduction to foundational concepts and processes in social science research.
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It deals with the basic questions WHY, WHAT, HOW in medical research, in choosing topic, framing right research question and
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its an eyeopener for the beginners of medical research particularly for those involved in PG thesis..
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Beginning students who start doing research may face to many difficulties from choosing a good research topic to start, how to develop new ideas to how to implement models to test their ideas and write papers. Research skill is a craft skill. You only learn it by doing. However, it is good to learn know-how in doing research. In this lecture, I share information of how-to-do research for engineering students with the hope that it will help students to save time at the beginning state of doing research.
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This document outlines an education and training project at the University of Derby. It includes an agenda for the project that covers introductions, professionalism, action research, and choosing an area of research. It provides guidance on selecting a research topic by considering issues in one's work, defining objectives and research questions, and determining appropriate research approaches and methods. The document discusses what research is, different types of research, and action research specifically. It also addresses research values and ethics. The goal of the project appears to be helping practitioners learn how to conduct action research on issues in their own work.
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This document discusses various methods for collecting qualitative data, including observation, interviews, and document analysis. It provides details on the different roles a researcher can take during observation (passive observer, active observer, participant observer). It also explains structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interviews. Finally, it lists various sources that can be analyzed as documents and discusses advantages and disadvantages of document analysis.
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This document provides an introduction to key concepts in science and research. It defines science as a systematic body of knowledge acquired using the scientific method. There are two major groups of science: natural sciences and social sciences. Research is defined as a systematic investigation to further knowledge and understanding. The different types of research discussed include basic/fundamental research, applied research, experimental research, observational research, quantitative research, and qualitative research. Characteristics of good research include originality, accuracy, objectivity, and application.
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The document outlines the key objectives and steps of the research process. The objectives of research include discovering new facts, verifying important facts, analyzing phenomena, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, developing new tools and theories, and solving problems. The research process involves exploration, literature review, research design, execution, and following up. It describes each step, including formulating research questions, reviewing literature, designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting findings. The overall goal is to systematically investigate research problems and add to scientific knowledge.
This document discusses research design. It begins with defining research design and its importance. Research design provides direction for a study and helps minimize errors and costs. The document then discusses the purposes, needs, objectives, and characteristics of a good research design. It outlines the major components of research design like the problem, hypotheses, and nature of the research. The document also differentiates between quantitative and qualitative research design and discusses their major steps. It emphasizes that research design is crucial as it provides a framework and plan for conducting systematic research.
A presentation example of how faculty can present content that is heavy on theory. This presentation can be used as an example to make a presentation and also to understand the topic of research methodology.
Reference: Kothari, C.R; Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New Delhi: Wishwa Prakashan. 2005.
Research seminar lecture_2_research_proposal__types_of_research_methods_stude...Daria Bogdanova
This document provides an outline of a research seminar on educational sciences. It discusses the structure of a research proposal, including the main sections and steps. The three main sections of a research proposal are: 1) why the research is being conducted, 2) what will be researched, and 3) how the research will be done. It then describes several common quantitative and qualitative research methods, including surveys, experiments, case studies, interviews, and content analysis. The document aims to help students understand how to develop and carry out an educational research study.
This document provides an overview of health research methods. It discusses topics like identifying research topics, analyzing problems, formulating objectives, research methodology, and writing research reports. Some key points covered include prioritizing research topics based on criteria like relevance and feasibility. It also explains analyzing problems by clarifying perspectives, describing the core issue, and identifying contributing factors. The document outlines formulating clear and measurable objectives and choosing appropriate study designs, populations, and data collection methods based on the research questions. Finally, it provides guidance on sections of a research report like literature reviews, results, discussion, and conclusion.
The document provides guidance on writing the methodology chapter of a research paper. It discusses the main components including the introduction, philosophical assumptions, research design, methodology, sampling, data collection, ethics, and validity and reliability. The introduction should establish the purpose and provide an outline. The philosophical assumptions section explains the research paradigm including ontology and epistemology. The research design discusses the approach, methodology, and research methods. Sampling, data collection, and analysis are also important to include. The methodology chapter must address ethics and ensure the validity and reliability of the research.
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This document discusses data interpretation in qualitative research. It explains that interpretation involves the researcher making meaning of the data by considering their own views and comparing findings to past studies. Interpretation for qualitative research means addressing how research questions were answered and making comparisons to previous literature while also incorporating personal experiences. The document then outlines six procedures for reporting findings: extending analysis connected to research questions; integrating various data sources; connecting data to literature; relating findings to personal experience; summarizing results; and drawing conclusions supported by evidence and interpretation of the data.
TSL3133 Topic 6 Action Research the ProcessYee Bee Choo
Kurt Lewin's model of action research involves a cycle of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The presented document outlines Lewin's model and process of action research in detail. It describes each step of identifying an area for improvement, planning an action, implementing the action, collecting data, reflecting on the action before, during and after, taking further action, and developing a second research cycle. Examples and explanations are provided for each step of the action research process.
This document outlines the process for conducting scientific research and preparing a research proposal. It discusses the importance of scientific ethics and reviews the typical steps in the research process, including asking a question, performing background research, forming a hypothesis, experimentation and data collection, data analysis, and reporting conclusions. The document also provides guidance on the components of an effective research proposal, such as the introduction, literature review, project description, research approach, deliverables, layout, project plan, limitations, and references. The overall message is that scientific research requires a systematic, well-planned approach.
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This document discusses selecting the appropriate study design for an educational research question. It begins by describing different types of research including empirical vs non-empirical and basic vs applied research. It then covers quantitative research designs like experimental, quasi-experimental, causal-comparative and correlational studies. Key aspects of these designs like control groups, randomization, pre-post testing are explained. Threats to internal and external validity and steps in the research process are also summarized. The document aims to help researchers understand how to match their research question to the best fitting study design.
Research methods in social sciences : An OverviewAdv Rajasekharan
This document provides an overview of key concepts in research methods in social sciences. It discusses what research is, the research cycle involving problem identification, objectives, research design, data collection and analysis. It covers scientific methods which rely on evidence, concepts and logical reasoning. The document outlines different approaches to social research like positivism, interpretivism and critical social research. It also discusses research design, data collection methods, inductive and deductive reasoning, types of research, and how to write a research report. Overall, the document serves as an introduction to foundational concepts and processes in social science research.
Difficulty in choosing research topic in medical research ?!!
Difficulty in the framing the right research question ??!!
This ppt is for you!!!...
It deals with the basic questions WHY, WHAT, HOW in medical research, in choosing topic, framing right research question and
methods to test the effectiveness and validity of the question..
its an eyeopener for the beginners of medical research particularly for those involved in PG thesis..
enjoy...
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Beginning students who start doing research may face to many difficulties from choosing a good research topic to start, how to develop new ideas to how to implement models to test their ideas and write papers. Research skill is a craft skill. You only learn it by doing. However, it is good to learn know-how in doing research. In this lecture, I share information of how-to-do research for engineering students with the hope that it will help students to save time at the beginning state of doing research.
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A brief introduction to the research process for the student and teacher nurses. Please refer the books for details of the topic nursing research. kindly visit and subscribed my YouTube channel ' Bhuman '. Thank You !!
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This document outlines an education and training project at the University of Derby. It includes an agenda for the project that covers introductions, professionalism, action research, and choosing an area of research. It provides guidance on selecting a research topic by considering issues in one's work, defining objectives and research questions, and determining appropriate research approaches and methods. The document discusses what research is, different types of research, and action research specifically. It also addresses research values and ethics. The goal of the project appears to be helping practitioners learn how to conduct action research on issues in their own work.
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This document outlines the key steps in the research process:
1. Formulating the research problem by precisely defining the issue to be studied and determining its significance.
2. Conducting an extensive literature review to understand previous work.
3. Developing testable hypotheses to address the research problem.
4. Designing the research methodology including sampling, data collection methods, and data analysis.
5. Collecting and analyzing data to test the hypotheses.
6. Interpreting the findings, conclusions, and limitations to determine how the research adds to knowledge.
The overall goal is to systematically investigate an issue to produce generalizable answers.
ACTIVITY 1
Chosen Research Design: Qualitative
Why do you think this design is appropriate to your research interest?
Based on my understanding of qualitative research, I believe it can be appropriate for certain types of research questions. In my view, qualitative research is particularly useful for exploring complex phenomena, gaining insights into people's experiences and perspectives, and developing theory. I also recognize that it can be valuable in applied settings, such as healthcare or social work, where understanding people's experiences is crucial for improving practice.
Guide Questions
1. Did you remember the research design listed in the table?
YES, I have remembered all the research design listed in the table.
2. What other research designs did you recall which is/ are not listed in the table?
Longitudinal Study
Cross-sectional Study
Survey Research
Action Research
Participatory Action Research
Grounded Theory
Ethnographic Research
3. Was it easy or hard to determine the research design to be used in your selected topic or interest?
For me, it is easy because in the first place I already have an idea where to start. I believe when you select a topic, you already considered what design you will use.
4. What are the factors that you consider in selecting a research design for your study?
As a researcher, I must consider various factors when selecting a qualitative research design for my study. These include the research question, the purpose of the study, the nature of the phenomenon being studied, and the available resources and time frame. Additionally, I must reflect on my own philosophical and theoretical perspectives to ensure that the chosen design aligns with my worldview and research goals.
Reflection
How does research design make your study colorful/ interesting?
As a researcher, I have come to appreciate how qualitative research design can add color and interest to a study. By using methods such as open-ended interviews, observations, and document analysis, I can capture the rich and complex experiences, perspectives, and contexts of the participants. This type of research allows me to delve deeper into the phenomenon being studied and gain a more nuanced understanding of it.
One of the benefits of using qualitative research is the ability to create vivid descriptions, quotes, and narratives that add depth and meaning to the study. It's fascinating to see how the data can come to life and offer a unique perspective on the topic. Additionally, I've found that unexpected findings often emerge during qualitative research, which can add to the intrigue and interest of the study.
Overall, I believe that qualitative research design offers a powerful way to explore the intricacies and nuances of human experience. It enables me to create a study that is more compelling and engaging, as well as provides insights that cannot be obtained through other research methods.
ACTIVITY 2: TELL ME THE QUANTITY
Directions: Read the qu
The document discusses research methodology for a study on improving 4th grade students' ability to solve math word problems. It proposes using action research with both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Quantitative data will be collected before and after an intervention to measure students' growth. Qualitative data, such as an anonymous survey, will gather students' responses about the benefits of methods taught. The research aims to effectively improve students' understanding of word problems and determine the perceived benefits of using a graphic organizer strategy.
This document discusses the steps involved in conducting research. It begins by defining research and outlining its purposes such as building knowledge and increasing public awareness. It then describes the basic structure of a research paper as introduction, methods, results and discussion. The next sections explain each step of conducting research in detail, including identifying the research problem, literature review, specifying the research purpose and questions, developing hypotheses, choosing an appropriate methodology, collecting and verifying data, analyzing and interpreting results. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are discussed. The importance of verification strategies in ensuring the reliability and validity of research findings is also highlighted.
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RCH 7301, Critical Thinking for Doctoral Learners 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Summarize critical concepts of business scholarship in research writing.
1.1 Define the dissertation within business research.
1.2 Compose a sample problem statement.
6. Evaluate the responsibilities of business administration research.
6.1 Apply an ethical framework to research.
6.2 Explain why ethics are important to businesses and researchers.
Course/Unit
Learning Outcomes
Learning Activity
1.1
Unit Lesson
Chapter 1
Article: “It’s a Dissertation, Not a Book”
Webpage: Project Planner
Unit I Assignment
1.2
Unit Lesson
Chapter 1
Chapter 4
Article: “It’s a Dissertation, Not a Book”
Webpage: Project Planner
Unit I Assignment
6.1
Unit Lesson
Chapter 4
Article: “It’s a Dissertation, Not a Book”
Webpage: Project Planner
Unit I Assignment
6.2.
Unit Lesson
Chapter 4
Article: “It’s a Dissertation, Not a Book”
Webpage: Project Planner
Unit I Assignment
Required Unit Resources
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 4: Business Research Ethics
In order to access the resources below, utilize the CSU Online Library to begin your research.
Review the research stages on the Project Planner webpage.
Byrne, D. (2017). Project planner. SAGE Research Methods.
http://methods.sagepub.com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/project-planner
Cassuto, L. (2011, July 29). It’s a dissertation, not a book. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 57(42).
UNIT I STUDY GUIDE
Demystifying the Dissertation:
Ethics of Research
RCH 7301, Critical Thinking for Doctoral Learners 2
UNIT x STUDY GUIDE
Title
Unit Lesson
Ethics and Research Ethics
Business research, like all research, is guided foremost by the concept of ethics. Blumberg et al. (2005) offer
a general definition of ethics as being a set of moral norms that we use to guide the moral choices
underpinning both our behavior and the ways that we create relationships with others. While most individuals
have thought about morals and morality, applying the definition of ethics to research requires a consideration
of ethics in general and in relation to how ethics pertain to the appropriateness of a researcher’s behavior
toward the subjects of research and/or toward those entities affected by the research. All research is based
on problems that we find in the real world, and people are impacted by not only the solutions that others might
devise for those problems but also by researchers’ investigations into problems. The nuanced moral territory
where right and wrong are not clear-cut or immediately discernible and where our actions as researchers can
affect others is where our ethical principles are most important to guide our research.
The deontological approach to ethics teaches us that ethical principles should never be compromised in favor
of getting resul ...
This document outlines the research process and provides guidance on its key steps and phases. It begins by defining research as a step-by-step process of identifying, assessing, and analyzing a research question in order to find answers. The document then describes the main phases of research as conceptual, design and planning, empirical, analytic, and dissemination. It also discusses factors that can influence the research process as well as headings typically included in a research paper. The goal is to empower participants with knowledge of the overall research process.
The document discusses the process of selecting, refining, and defining research problems. It begins by distinguishing between a research topic (a broad area of interest) and a research problem (a specific unsatisfactory situation that requires investigation). A good research problem identifies a knowledge gap within the research topic. The document provides examples of how to write a problem statement, research purpose statement, and research question. It also discusses developing a research hypothesis and the different types of hypotheses. The overall process involves narrowing a topic to a clearly defined research problem.
This document provides an overview of research methodology. It discusses the meaning of research, characteristics of research as a process, and steps involved in conducting research. It also covers topics like formulating research topics, statements of problems, research questions and objectives, variables and measurements, and different types of scales used in research. The document is intended to help students understand key concepts in research methodology.
Research is a systematic and organized process of finding answers to questions. It involves following defined procedures and steps to obtain accurate results. The goal of research is to discover answers through a planned and focused inquiry. Research methods vary by discipline but generally involve experiments, surveys, interviews or other creative projects to build upon existing knowledge and provide new insights. The scientific process typically involves setting a goal, designing a study, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and communicating findings to add to the ongoing collaborative effort of research.
The document provides an overview of research methodology in 9 steps:
1. Identifying an area of interest or problem to study.
2. Conducting a literature review to understand previous work.
3. Defining clear objectives based on gaps in knowledge.
4. Developing a methodology to achieve the objectives, including study design.
5. Stating a hypothesis or research question.
6. Establishing the importance and rationale of the study.
7. Creating a detailed methodology plan involving statistics experts.
8. Ensuring valid conclusions can be drawn from the methods.
9. Determining feasibility considering time, resources, and necessary approvals.
This document discusses key aspects of research methodology including definitions of research, objectives of research, characteristics of good research, types of research, formulation of research problems, and research design. Research methodology is the systematic approach to solving research problems. It aims to describe research methods and clarify their assumptions and implications. Some key points covered include defining a research problem, developing a research design, and considering factors such as feasibility and scope when planning a study. The document provides an overview of developing the framework and approach for conducting research.
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This lecture discusses defining and formulating a research problem. It begins by explaining the importance of scientific thinking in identifying a research problem. A research problem is defined as a difficulty a researcher experiences theoretically or practically and wants to solve. When selecting a problem, researchers must consider both external criteria like importance and internal criteria like interest. Problems can come from personal experience, literature reviews, or innovations in the field. Defining the problem clearly sets the direction and reveals the methodology. Key steps in defining a problem are using clear words and formulating it as a question. Criteria for a good research problem include novelty, logic, and clarifying relationships to past research.
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The research question is significant as it guides the entire research project. It frames what
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Overall, a significant research question is the foundation that holds the entire research process
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1. Unit One: Introduction to Research
Unit Information 3
Unit Overview 3
Unit Aims 3
Unit Learning Outcomes 3
Key Reading 4
Further Readings 4
References 5
Weblinks and Portals 6
Multimedia 6
1.0 What is research? 7
Section Overview 7
Section Learning Outcomes 7
1.1 Research defined 7
1.2 Research as a process 8
1.3 Generalised summary of the research process 12
1.4 What makes research scientific? 12
Section 1 Self-Assessment Questions 14
2.0 Research for policy and decision-making 15
Section Overview 15
Section Learning Outcome 15
2.1 Why research? The role of information 15
2.2 Research and decision-making 18
Section 2 Self-Assessment Questions 22
3.0 From research idea to researchable problem 23
Section Overview 23
Section Learning Outcome 23
3.1 Where do research ideas come from? 23
3.2 Formulating the research problem 24
3.3 So how do we get from the research problem to researchable questions? 25
Section 3 Self-Assessment Questions 30