Introduction to Research

The search for knowledge through objective and

scientific/systematic method of finding solution
to a problem is Research.

Two terms: Research and Scientific method
Knowledge (Authority & experience)
Goal (to explain, predict and/or control phenomena)
Updated/current version
Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom
Sages/Philosophers
Skepticism/Agnosticism
According to Clifford Woody research comprises
defining and redefining problems
1
, formulating
hypothesis
2
or suggested solutions; collecting,
organizing and evaluating data
3
; making deductions and
reaching conclusions
4
; and at last carefully testing the
conclusions to determine whether they fit the
formulating hypothesis
5
.
Steps of the Scientific Method
1) Problem formulation
2) Formulation of hypotheses
3) Collection of data
4) Analysis of data
5) Confirmation or disconfirmation of the
hypotheses
Research methods may be understood as all those
methods/techniques that are used for conduction
of research.
Research methodology is a way to systematically
solve the research problem. It may be understood
as a science of studying how research is done
scientifically.

What makes people to undertake research?

Role of Research in Social Sciences & Business