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The document provides 10 definitions of research from various academic sources. Each definition is accompanied by an analysis highlighting the three common conditions found in definitions of research: having a specific issue or topic to investigate, collecting and analyzing data systematically, and taking a formalized or systematic approach. The definitions cover a range of perspectives on research including viewing it as a process to answer questions, an activity to advance knowledge, and a creative work to develop new applications. Source references are provided for each definition in APA style.

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Karachi University Business School (Kubs)

The document provides 10 definitions of research from various academic sources. Each definition is accompanied by an analysis highlighting the three common conditions found in definitions of research: having a specific issue or topic to investigate, collecting and analyzing data systematically, and taking a formalized or systematic approach. The definitions cover a range of perspectives on research including viewing it as a process to answer questions, an activity to advance knowledge, and a creative work to develop new applications. Source references are provided for each definition in APA style.

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KARACHI UNIVERSITY BUSINESS

SCHOOL (KUBS)
BUSINESS RESEARCH
COURSE INSTRUCTOR:

Prof. Dr. Tahir Ali


GROUP MEMBERS:

1. Syed Farhan Ali


2. Arsalan Mushtaq
3. S.M Huzaifa Bin Waseem Uddin
4. Waqas Waheed
5. Hafiz Zeeshan Haidar Raza
6. Ali Hassan Siddique
7. Raza Naveed
Date: 16. February.2020

ASSIGNMENT #01
➢ 10 Definitions of “Research” and their references in American
Psychological Association (APA) style.

Definition No. 01

Research is a careful and detailed study into a specific problem, concern, or


issue using the scientific method. This is best accomplished by turning the issue
into a question, with the intent of the research to answer the question. [1]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue specific problem, concern,
or issue
2. Collection of Data detailed study
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process scientific method.

Definition No. 02

Research comprises “creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order


to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and
society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. [2]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue to devise new applications
2. Collection of Data increase the stock of
knowledge
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process systematic basis

Definition No. 03

“Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to


increase our understanding of a topic or issue”. It consists of three steps: Pose
a question, collect data to answer the question, and present an answer to the
question. [3]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue topic or issue
2. Collection of Data collect and analyze
information
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process process of steps
Definition No. 04

Research is a very general term for an activity that involves finding out, in a
more or less systematic way, things you did not know (the issues). A more
academic interpretation is that research involves finding out about things that
no-one else knew either. It is about advancing the frontiers of knowledge.[4]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue things you did not know (the
issues)
2. Collection of Data finding out
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process more or less systematic way

Definition No. 05

Research is the collection and evaluation of information in systematic way


about a particular subject. The overarching purpose of research is to answer
questions and generate new knowledge. [5]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue particular subject
2. Collection of Data collection and evaluation of
information
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process systematic way

Definition No. 06

Research is a systematic and objective analysis and recording of controlled


observations that may lead to the development of generalizations, principles,
theories and concepts, resulting in prediction for seeing and possibly ultimate
control of events. [6]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue Controlled observation
2. Collection of Data Ultimate control of events
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process Systematic and objective
analysis
Definition No. 07

Research is a is a careful, systematic and objective investigation conducted


to obtain valid facts, draw conclusion and established principles regarding
and identifiable problem in some field of knowledge. [7]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue Valid facts
2. Collection of Data identifiable problem
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process systematic and objective
investigation

Definition No. 08

Research is a pursuit of trust with the help of study, observation, comparison


and experiment, the search for knowledge through objective and systematic
method of finding solutions to a problem. [8]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue a problem
2. Collection of Data observation, comparison
and experiment
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process systematic method

Definition No. 09

Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information


to increase our understanding of a topic or issue. [9]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue topic or issue
2. Collection of Data collect and analyze
information
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process process of steps
Definition No. 10

Research is a creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order


to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture
and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new
applications. [10]

The three conditions As highlighted in definition


1. Specific Issue creative work
2. Collection of Data increase the stock of
knowledge
3. Systematic/formalize//manner/process systematic basis

REFERENCE:
[1] Devin Kowalczyk, (Aug 7, 2013), What is Research? - Definition, Purpose & Typical
Researchers, https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-research-definition-
purpose-typical-researchers.html

[2] OECD (2002), Frascati Manual: proposed standard practice for surveys on
research and experimental development, 6th edition.
2012, www.oecd.org/sti/frascatimanual

[3] Creswell, J. W. (2008). Educational Research: Planning, conducting, and


evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River:
Pearson.

[4] Nicholas W. (2011), Research Methods, the basics, London (First Edition):
Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

[5] Norquist, Richard. (2020, February 11). Research in Essays and Reports. Retrieved
from https://www.thoughtco.com/research-essays-and-reports-1692048
[6] John. W. Best (1998): Introduction to Educational Research: Definitions, Research
Problems, Proposals from https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/research-
in-education/author/john-w-best-james

[7] Clarke and Clarke (1999). Definition of research of Professional Judgement and
Decision Making from
https://ACYBGNS1MrEr5wnohYAeVhWknJUMJdNGRw:1581796818901&q

[8] Kothari (2006): Research methodology Method and techniques (Second Edition)
from www.newagepublishers.com

[9] Creswell (2002): Educational Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and


Mixed Methods Approaches (2nd Edition) from
http://www.iqac.dauniv.ac.in/NAAC2019/1.1.1/Department_Wise_Syllabus/Syllabus

[10] J. Scott Armstrong and Tad Sperry (1994) research versus teaching. Retrieved
from https://repository.upenn.edu/marketing_papers/25

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