Introduction to Research Methodology for beginners

2. OBJECTIVES
• To Enable The Students To Know About The Information
Needs Of Management
• To Introduce The Concept Of Scientific Research And The
Methods Of Conducting Scientific Enquiry
• To Introduce The Statistical Tools Of Data Analysis

3. MEANING OF RESEARCH
• Research in simple terms refers to search for knowledge.
• It is a scientific and systematic search for information on a particular topic
or issue.
• Systematic investigation in order to establish facts and reach new
conclusions.
• Research is an original addition to the available knowledge, which
contributes to its further advancement.
• It is an attempt to pursue truth through the methods of study,
observation, comparison and experiment.

4. OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• Develops better insight into a topic.
• Provides a systematic structure.
• Enhance the research quality.
• Inculcates logical and systematic thinking.

5. RESEARCH METHOD VERSUS RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
• Research methods include all those
techniques/methods that are adopted for
conducting research. (Observation / Participant
Observation, Surveys, Interviews etc.)
• Research methodology is the way in which
research problems are solved systematically.

6. APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH
• Every profession uses research methods in varying amounts in many areas.
• They use the methods and procedures developed by research methodologists in order to
increase understanding in their own profession and to advance the professional knowledge
base.
• It is through the application of research methodology that they strengthen and advance their
own profession.
• You will find that its professional practice follows procedures and practices tested and
developed by others over a long period of time.
• It is in this testing process that you need research skills, the developments of which fall in the
category of pure research.
• As a matter of fact, the validity of your findings entirely depends upon the soundness of the
research methods and procedures adopted by you.

7. IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING HOW TO CONDUCT
RESEARCH
The importance of knowing how to conduct research are listed below:
1. The knowledge of research methodology provides training to new
researchers and enables them to do research properly.
2. It helps them to develop disciplined thinking or a ‘bent of mind’ to
objectively observe the field. The knowledge of doing research
inculcates the ability to evaluate and utilize the research findings
with confidence.

8. IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING HOW TO CONDUCT
RESEARCH CONTD…..
3. The knowledge of research methodology equips the researcher
with the tools that help him/her to make the observations objectively;
and
4. The knowledge of methodology helps the research consumers to
evaluate research and make rational decisions.

9. QUALITIES OF A RESEARCHER
• Truthfulness - The truthfulness relates to the desire for
accuracy of observation and precision of statement.
• A researcher must possess an alert mind.
• Scientific enquiry is pre-eminently an intellectual
effort. It requires the moral quality of courage, which
reflects the courage of a steadfast endurance.

10. RESEARCH TOPIC
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• Frame questions that are or maybe needed for research on
above mentioned topic.

11. FORMULATING THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
• A research problem refers to an unanswered question that a
researcher might encounter in the context of either a theoretical or
practical situation, which he/she would like to answer or find a
solution to.
• Formulating a research problem is the first and most important step
in the research process.
• A research problem identifies your destination: it should tell you,
your research supervisor and your readers what you intend to
research.

12. FORMULATING THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
• The main function of formulating a research problem is to decide what you want to
find out about.
• It is extremely important to evaluate the research problem in the light of the
financial resources at your disposal, the time available, and your research
supervisor’s expertise and knowledge in the field of study.
• It is equally important to identify any gaps in your knowledge of relevant disciplines,
such as statistics required for analysis.
• Also, ask yourself whether you have sufficient knowledge about computers and
software if you plan to use them.