NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY

BHOPAL
LECTURES ON- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
JULY 8th- 12th, 2019

Greetings From:-

Prof. Dr.M.K.Bhandari
Email- profmkb.law@gmail.com
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 LECTURE- 1
1. Meaning Of Research-
 Definition
 Objectives

2. Types Of Research

3. Conceptualization Of Research

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Definition

 Inherent tendency to know about unknown

 Systematic and trained scientific investigation of Principles and facts of
any Subject- Encyclopaedia Britanica
 Careful Investigation or inquiry specifically through search for new facts in
any branch of knowledge- Advance Learner Dictionary
 Systematized effort to gain knowledge- Redman & Mory

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Objectives

 To acquire knowledge. Find solution to identified problem.

 To gain familiarity with phenomenon or to achieve insight into it.
 To portray accurately the characteristics of a particular individual,
situation or a group.
 To know and understand a phenomenon with a view to formulating
problem precisely.
 To describe accurately a given phenomenon and to test hypothesis
about relationships across its different dimensions.

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Types Of Research
 Fundamental Research
 Scientific Research
 Social Research
 Socio- Legal Research
 Historical Research
 Comparative Research
 Interdisciplinary & Multi-disciplinary Research
 Descriptive vs. Analytical Research
 Applied vs. Fundamental Research
 Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
 Conceptual vs. Empirical Research
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LECTURE- 2

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Conceptualization Of Research

 Most fundamental process of Science is abstract conceptualisation.

 Conceptualisation is to specify exactly What we mean and do not mean by

terms we use in our Research.

 Understanding of Concepts

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Limitations

Data gathering process is a complex interplay between conceptual process

and actual observation.
 Physical
 Psychological
 Cultural
 Technological
 Concept vs. Reality

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Conceptualisation of Framework for Design

 Ontology- What is knowledge- Positivism, constructivism, pragmatism.

 Epistemology- Science of knowing.
 Methodology- Science of finding (Experimental Observation)
 Methods- Way of capturing and collecting data (Questionnaire, Interviews)
 Structure- Flow in writing

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Triangulation

 Looking at something from multiple point of view- Doctor use multiple

ways to measure health.

Four Types Of Triangulation

 Measures- Quantitative units are used
 Observe- Independently being watched
 Theory- Involve comparing theories
 Methods- Mix. Of different methods
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Research Paradigms

 In filing knowledge gaps- Common in Quantitative Research

 Problem Solving- Common in Qualitative Research
 Explication
 Indicator

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Conclusion
 There is no one best way of concluding research. The attitude of a researcher should be
to “Stand on the shoulders of the giants” according to Issac Newton.

 Each study is unique, has its own strengths and weaknesses. Three common
approaches used in research include: qualitative, quantitative and mixed
(triangulation).

 They contain philosophical assumptions about knowledge claims, strategies for inquiry
and specific research methods. When philosophy , strategies and methods are
combined, they provide different framework for conducting research. Choice of
research approach to use is based on the research problem, personal experiences and
audience for whom you want to write.
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