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Research Methods in Computer Science 1

This document discusses fundamentals of research. It defines research as a systematic process of investigation to discover new knowledge through careful inquiry and search. Research involves collecting data through observation and experiments, analyzing the data, and deriving conclusions to answer questions. It is an organized and systematic way of finding answers to questions through a structured process and methodology. Research can involve both quantitative and qualitative data and analysis. The document also discusses different types of research and the role of research in business such as testing new products, distribution, employee development, and avoiding future failures.

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Research Methods in Computer Science 1

This document discusses fundamentals of research. It defines research as a systematic process of investigation to discover new knowledge through careful inquiry and search. Research involves collecting data through observation and experiments, analyzing the data, and deriving conclusions to answer questions. It is an organized and systematic way of finding answers to questions through a structured process and methodology. Research can involve both quantitative and qualitative data and analysis. The document also discusses different types of research and the role of research in business such as testing new products, distribution, employee development, and avoiding future failures.

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Fundamentals of Research

Chapter I

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What is research?
Research = Re + Search
‘Re’ means again and again and ‘Search’ means to find out something,
the following is the process:

Collection of
Person Phenomena
Observes
Conclusions
data

Again and again Analysis of data

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What is research?
• Research is a process to discover new knowledge.
• Search for knowledge.
• A careful investigation or inquiry especially through search
for new facts in any branch of knowledge.”
• Systematic investigative process employed to increase or
revise current knowledge by discovering new facts.
– Systematic investigation is an activity that involves a prospective
plan that incorporates data collection, either quantitative or
qualitative, and data analysis to answer a question.

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• Research is an
ORGANIZED and
SYSTEMATIC way of
FINDING ANSWERS to
QUESTIONS.

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• ORGANIZED
…in that there is a structure or method in going about doing
research.
It is a planned procedure, not a spontaneous one.
It is focused and limited to a specific scope.

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• SYSTEMATIC
…because there is a definite set of procedures and steps which you
will follow.
There are certain things in the research process which are always
done in order to get the most accurate results.

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• FINDING ANSWERS
…is the end of all research.
Whether it is the answer to a hypothesis or even a simple question,
research is successful when we find answers.
Sometimes the answer is no, but it is still an answer.

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• QUESTIONS
…are central to research. If there is no question, then the answer is
of no use.
Research is focused on relevant, useful, and important questions.
Without a question, research has no focus, drive, or purpose.

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Types of Research

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Types of Research cont.….

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Types of Research conti….

• These are information which can be counted or expressed in


numerical values
e.g. no of students, age, grades, test scores…

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Types of Research conti….

• These are descriptive information which has no numerical values.


e.g. A person’s attitude, perception, or feelings

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Role of research in business
• Testing of new products
• Research tests the possible success of fresh products.
• Businesses need to know what kinds of services and products consumers want before they produce
them.

• Guaranteeing adequate distribution


• Businesses can also use research to guarantee sufficient distribution of their products.

• In-house research is required for professional and self development of the workers
through training and mentoring
• Organizational research and analysis would also be needed for assessment of performance
management, process reengineering, departmental assessment and well-being of staff members.

• Undertaking research can help a company avoid future failure


• Carrying out research can also help a business determine whether now is the right time to expand
into another town or whether it needs to apply for a new loan.

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