Unit1 RM An Introduction
Unit1 RM An Introduction
SUBTOPICS : Meaning of research Objectives and motivation in research Defining the research problem Selecting the research problem Necessity of defining the problem Techniques of defining ; A problem Types of research Research approaches Significance of research Research method Vs methodology Research and scientific method Research process Research problem in India
MEANING OF RESEARCH
According to Clifford Woody, research comprise defining redefining problems, formulating hypothesis or suggested solutions; collecting ,organizing and evaluating data; making deductions and reaching conclusions to determine whether they fit the formulation hypothesis.
MEANING OF RESERCH
1. Research originates with a question or a problem. 2. Research require a clear articulation of a goal. 3. Research follows a specific plan of a procedure. 4. Research usually divides the principal problem into more manageable sub problems. 5. Research is guided by the specific research problem, question or hypothesis.
MEANING OF RESEARCH
Research accepts certain critical assumptions. These assumptions are underlying theories or ideas about how the world works. Research requires the collection and interpretation of data in attempting to resove the problem that initiated the research . Research is , by its nature , cyclical; or more exactly, spiral or helical . In the Kan CRN project the helical nature of research is represented by connecting Vee diagrams.
TYPES OF RESEARCH
Descriptive research Analytical research Applied research Fundamental research Quantitative research Qualitative research Conceptual research Empirical research One time research
Longitudinal research Laboratotory research Diagnostic or clinical research Exploratory research Historical research Conclusion oriented research Decision oriented research Operation research
RESEARCH APPROACHES
Quantitative approach 1. Inferential approach
The purpose of to form a idea base from which to infer characteristic It is usually means survey research
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Experimental approach
It is characteristically by much greater control over the research environment and in this case some variable are manipulated to observe their effect on three variable
Qualitative approach It is concerned with subjective assessment of attitude opinion and behaviors. Research is such a situation is a function of researchers' in sights and impressions. Generally the techniques of four group interviews, projective techniques and depth interviews are used.
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Simulation approach
It involves the constriction of an artificial environment within which relevant information & data can be generated It is also useful in building models for understanding future conditions
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
All role of research is expandable & has generally increased in modern times whether related to business or the economy as a whole. Research provides the basis for nearly all government polices in our economic system. It facilitates the decision of the policy makers. Research has it special significance in solving various operational & planning problems of business & industry. Research is equally important for social scientists in studding social relationship & in seeking answers to various social problems. It is also important to write a masters or P.hd thesis. It is important to professional in research methodology , to philosophers thinkers for new ideas , to analyst for the generations of new ideas,
RESEARCH PROCESS
Formulating the research problem. Extensive literature survey. Development of working hypothesis. Preparing the research design. Determining sample size. Collecting the data.
RESEARCH PROCESS
Execution of the project. Analysis of data. Hypothesis testing. Generalization and interpretation. Preparation of report or thesis.