UNIT - 01
Introduction to
Research Methodology
,Meaning of Research
Word ‘Research’ is comprises of two words = Re+Search. It means to search
again. So research means a systematic investigation or activity to gain new
knowledge of the already existing facts.
Research is an intellectual activity. It is responsible for bringing to light new
knowledge. It is also responsible for correcting the present mistakes, removing
existing misconceptions and adding new learning to the existing fund of
knowledge.
, Definitions of Research
According to Clifford Woody
“Research comprises defining and redefining problems,
formulating hypothesis or suggested solutions,
collecting, organizing and evaluating data, making
deductions and reaching conclusions, and at last
carefully testing the conclusions to determine whether
they fit the formulating hypothesis.”
, What is research?
Research is an essential and powerful tool in leading man towards progress. Without systematic
research there would have been very little progress.
John W. Best has rightly said, “The secret of our cultural development has been research,
pushing back the areas of ignorance by discovering new truths, which, in turn, lead to better
ways of doing things and better products.”
Scientific research leads to progress in some field of life. New products, new facts, new concepts
and new ways of doing things are being found due to ever-increasing significant research in the
physical, the biological, the social and the psychological fields. Research today is no longer
confined to the science laboratory.
Introduction to
Research Methodology
,Meaning of Research
Word ‘Research’ is comprises of two words = Re+Search. It means to search
again. So research means a systematic investigation or activity to gain new
knowledge of the already existing facts.
Research is an intellectual activity. It is responsible for bringing to light new
knowledge. It is also responsible for correcting the present mistakes, removing
existing misconceptions and adding new learning to the existing fund of
knowledge.
, Definitions of Research
According to Clifford Woody
“Research comprises defining and redefining problems,
formulating hypothesis or suggested solutions,
collecting, organizing and evaluating data, making
deductions and reaching conclusions, and at last
carefully testing the conclusions to determine whether
they fit the formulating hypothesis.”
, What is research?
Research is an essential and powerful tool in leading man towards progress. Without systematic
research there would have been very little progress.
John W. Best has rightly said, “The secret of our cultural development has been research,
pushing back the areas of ignorance by discovering new truths, which, in turn, lead to better
ways of doing things and better products.”
Scientific research leads to progress in some field of life. New products, new facts, new concepts
and new ways of doing things are being found due to ever-increasing significant research in the
physical, the biological, the social and the psychological fields. Research today is no longer
confined to the science laboratory.
