This document provides an overview of research methodology. It discusses the meaning and objectives of research, as well as types of research including descriptive, applied, quantitative, conceptual, empirical, qualitative, fundamental, and analytical research. It also distinguishes between research methods and research methodology. The document outlines various sampling methods, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, hypothesis testing, and the steps involved in interpreting and presenting research findings in a report.
A PRESENTATION ON RESEARCH METHODS: SELECTION OF A RESEARCH TOPIC, FORMULATING A HYPOTHESIS, PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH, QUANTITATIVE VS QUALITATIVE DEBATE & SELECTION OF A RESEARCH METHOD
A PRESENTATION ON RESEARCH METHODS: SELECTION OF A RESEARCH TOPIC, FORMULATING A HYPOTHESIS, PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH, QUANTITATIVE VS QUALITATIVE DEBATE & SELECTION OF A RESEARCH METHOD
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Scientific Research Methodology introduction.RESEARCH METHODOLOY
DR. VAISHALI PAGAIRA 3
Unit-I
Research: Research comprises defining and redefining problems, formulating hypothesis or
suggested solution; collecting, organizing and evaluating data, making deductions and reaching
conclusions and carefully testing the conclusions to determine whether they fit the f ormulating
hypothesis. The manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalizing to
extend , correct or verify knowledge, whether that knowledge aids in construction of theory or in
the practice of an art.
Research in simple terms refers to search for knowledge. It is a scientific and systematic
search for information on a particular topic or issue. It is also known as the art of scientific
investigation. Several social scientists have defined research in different ways.
In the Encyclopedia of Social Sciences, D. Slesinger and M. Stephension (1930) defined
research as “the manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalizing to
extend, correct or verify knowledge, whether that knowledge aids in the construction of theory or
in the practice of an art”.
Research Methods Vs Methodology:
Research methods include all those techniques/methods that are adopted for conducting research.
Thus, research techniques or methods are the methods that the researchers adopt for conducting
the research studies. On the other hand, research methodology is the way in which research
problems are solved systematically. It is a science of studying how research is conducted
scientifically. Under it, the researcher acquaints himself/herself with the various steps generally
adopted to study a research problem, along with the underlying logic behind them. Hence, itis
not only important for the researcher to know the research techniques/ methods, but also the
scientific approach called methodology.
What is the definition of research methodology?
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The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research
techniques, and could include both present and historical information.
RESEARCH METHODOLOY
DR. VAISHALI PAGAIRA 4
Research methodology is a term that basically means the science of how research is done
scientifically. It is a way to systematically and logically solve a problem, help us understand the
process not just the product of research, and analyzes methods in addition to the information
obtained by them.
What are the types of research methodology?
Basic research
Applied Research
Problem oriented research
Problem solving
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Research Problem: A research problem is a statement about an area of concern, a condition to
be improved, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troubling question that exists in scholarly
literature, in theory, or in practice that points to the need for meaningful understanding
Research in general refers to….
A search for knowledge.
A scientific and systematic search for relevant information on a specific topic.
Research is an art of scientific investigation.
Research is a careful investigation or inquiry especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge.
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2. Meaning of Research
• Is the pursuit of truth with help of study, observations, comparison and
experiment.
Objectives of Research
Research comprises
• Defining and redefining the problems
• Formulating the hypotheses or suggested solutions.
• Collecting, organizing and evaluating data.
• Making deductions and reading conclusions
• And at last carefully testing the conclusions to determine whether they
fit the formulating hypotheses
3. Motivation in Research
• Desire to get research degree
• Desire to face challenges in solving the
unsolved problems
• Desire to get intellectual joy doing some
creative work
• Desire to be of service to the society
• Desire to get responsibility
4. TYPES OF RESEARCH
• Descriptive Research:-Means description of the state of
affairs as it exists at present. Researcher only reports only
what has happened or what is happening
• Applied Research:- Aims at finding solution for an
immediate problem facing a society or an industry/
business organizations
• Quantitative Research:-Based on the measurement of
quantity or amount. Applicable to phenomena that can be
expressed in terms of quantity.
• Conceptual Research: - Related to some abstract ideas or
theory. Used by philosophers and thinkers to develop new
concepts or re-interpret existing ones.
5. • Empirical Research: - Relies on experience or
observations alone, often without due regard for
system and theory.
• Qualitative Research: - Concerned with qualitative
phenomenon, i.e. phenomenon relating to or
involving quality or kind.
• Fundamental Research: - Mainly concerned with
generalizations and with the formulation of a
theory.
• Analytical Research: - Researcher has to use facts
on information already available and analyze these
to make a critical evaluation of the material.
6. RESEARCH METHODS Vs. RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
– Research Methods:- Refers to the methods/
techniques researchers use in performing
research operations.
– Research Methodology:- It may be understood
as a science of studying how research is done
scientifically. In it we study the various steps
that are generally adopted by researcher in
studying his research problem along with the
logic behind them.
7. Difference between Methods and Techniques
TYPETYPE METHODSMETHODS TECHNIQUESTECHNIQUES
Library ResearchLibrary Research (i)Analysis of historical records(i)Analysis of historical records
(ii)Analysis of documents(ii)Analysis of documents
Recording of notes, Contents analysis, Tape and listeningRecording of notes, Contents analysis, Tape and listening
and analysis.and analysis.
Statistical compilation and manipulations, references andStatistical compilation and manipulations, references and
abstract guides, contents analysis.abstract guides, contents analysis.
2. Field Research2. Field Research (i) Non-participant direct observation(i) Non-participant direct observation
(ii) participant observation(ii) participant observation
(iii) Mass observation(iii) Mass observation
(iv) Mail questionnaire(iv) Mail questionnaire
(v) Opinionnaire(v) Opinionnaire
(vi) Personal interview(vi) Personal interview
(vii) Focused interview(vii) Focused interview
(ix) Telephone survey(ix) Telephone survey
(x) Case study and life history(x) Case study and life history
Observational behavioral scales, use of score cards,Observational behavioral scales, use of score cards,
etc.Interactional recording possible use of tape recorders,etc.Interactional recording possible use of tape recorders,
photo graphic techniques.Recording mass behaviour,photo graphic techniques.Recording mass behaviour,
interview using independent observers in publicinterview using independent observers in public
placesIdentification of social and economic background ofplacesIdentification of social and economic background of
respondentsUse of attitude scales, projective techniques,respondentsUse of attitude scales, projective techniques,
use of sociometric scales.Interviewer uses a detaileduse of sociometric scales.Interviewer uses a detailed
schedule with open and closed questionsInterviewerschedule with open and closed questionsInterviewer
focuses attention upon a given experience and itsfocuses attention upon a given experience and its
effectsUsed as a survey technique for information and foreffectsUsed as a survey technique for information and for
discerning opinion may also be used as a follow up ofdiscerning opinion may also be used as a follow up of
questionnaireCross sectional collection of data for intensivequestionnaireCross sectional collection of data for intensive
analysis, longitudinal collection of data of intensiveanalysis, longitudinal collection of data of intensive
charactercharacter
3. Laboratory3. Laboratory
ResearchResearch
Small groups study of random behavior, playSmall groups study of random behavior, play
and role analysisand role analysis
Small groups study of random behavior, play and roleSmall groups study of random behavior, play and role
analysisanalysis
8. DETERMINING SAMPLE DESIGN
Sample design is the heart of research work
Steps in Sample Design
• Define the universe
• Sampling unit
• Source list or sampling frame
• Size of sample
• Sampling method or technique
• Parameters of interest
• Budgetary constraint
• Select the sample
9. METHODS OF SAMPLING
Samples may be grouped into two broad
classes according to their method of
selection. Namely:
• Random or Probability Sampling
• Non- Random or Non-Probability Sampling.
10. Random or Probability Sampling
Major random or probability samples are
• Simple random sample
• Systematic sample
• Stratified random sample
• Multi-stage random sample
• Cluster sample or area sample
• Sequential sample or sample in installments
• Replicated or interpenetrating sample
11. Non –Random or Non-Probability
Sampling
Major Non-random or Non-probability
samples are:-
• Purposive sample
• Quota sample
• Convenience sample
12. METHODS OF COLLECTION OF DATA
While deciding about the method of data
collection to be used for the study, the
researcher should keep in mind two types.
i.e.
• Primary Data
• Secondary Data
13. Collection of Primary Data
There are several methods of collecting
primary data. These are:-
• Questionnaires
• Observations
• Interviews
• Schedules
14. Collection of Secondary Data
Secondary data means data that is already available i.e. it may be either
published or unpublished.
Published data are available in:-
• Various publications of the central, state or local governments
• Various publications by foreign governments or international bodies and
their subsidiary organizations
• Technical and trade journals
• Books, magazines and newspapers
• Reports and publications of various organizations connected with business
and industry, Banks, Stock exchanges etc.
• Reports prepared by research scholars, universities, economists etc in
different fields
• Public records and statistics, historical documents and other sources of
published information
15. Sources of unpublished data are many
and they include:-
Diaries
• Letters
• Unpublished biographies and autobiographies
• Data available with research scholars and
research workers, trade associations, labour
bureaus and other public/ private individuals
and organizations
16. PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
After collection of data it has to be processed
and analyzed.
Process of AnalysisProcess of Analysis
EditingEditing
CodingCoding
ClassificationClassification
TabulationTabulation
17. Elements /Types of Analysis
• Descriptive analysis
• Correlation analysis
• Multivariate analysis
Under multivariate we have the following analysis
– Multiple regression analysis
– Multiple discriminant analysis
– Multivariate analysis of variance (or Multi-ANOVA)
– Canonical analysis
• Inferential analysis
18. HYPOTHESIS TESTING
Hypothesis means a mere assumption or some supposition to be proved
or disapproved
Characteristics of Hypothesis
• It should be clear and precise
• Should be capable of being tested
• It should state the relationship between variables
• It should be limited by scope and be specific
• It should be stated as far as possible with most simple terms so that the
same is easily understandable by all concerned
• It should be consisted with most known facts
• It should be amenable to testing within a reasonable time
• Must explain the facts that gave rise to the need for explanation
20. Testing of Hypothesis
Procedure of testing Hypothesis
• Formulate a null or alternative Hypothesis
• Choose the level of significance of the test
• Choose the location of the critical region
• Choose the appropriate test statistics
• Compute from the sample observations for the observed value
of the chosen statistics using the relevant formula
• Compare the sample value of the chosen statistics with the
theoretical (table) value that defines the critical region.
21. Methods of Testing Hypothesis
• Parametric Tests or Standard tests of Hypothesis
The important parametric tests are:-
– Z- Test
– T-Test
– X- Test and
– F- Test
22. Non –Parametric tests or Distribution free
test of Hypothesis
A. One sample and Two sample tests
– Binomial test
– Chi- square test
– McNemar test
A. K- sample tests ( K > 3)
• Kruskal-Wallis test : H
• Friedman test
• Kendall`s coefficient of concordance: W
23. INTERPRETATION
• Interpretation of data means the task of
drawing conclusions and of explaining their
significance after a careful analysis of data
24. Techniques of Interpretation
Interpretation requires a great skill on the part of the researcher. It is an art
that one learns through practice and experience
The technique of interpretation often involves the following steps:-
• Researcher must give reasonable explanations of the relations which he
has found
• Extraneous information, if collected during the study must be
considered while interpreting the final result
• Its advisable before embarking upon final interpretation to consult
someone having insight into the study
• Researchers must accomplish the task of interpretation only after
considering all relevant factors affecting the problem.
25. PRESENTATION OF REPORT
A. Preliminary pages
• Title page
• Certificate of supervisor
• Table of contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgement
• Listing of tables
• Listing of figures
• Abbreviations
26. B. Main text
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Findings
• Limitations
• Conclusion and recommendations
27. C. End matter
• Appendix
• Bibliography
Alphabetical order
books reports journals
name of author ,title ,place publisher
volume ,page
number
• Glossary