Research is the manipulation of things, concepts or symbols for the purpose of generalizing and to extent, correct or verify knowledge, whether that knowledge aids in construction of a theory or in practice of an art.

1. Definition of research
Research Methodology

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Manu Melwin Joy
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3. Definition of research
• Research is a movement, a
movement from the
known to the unknown. It
is actually a voyage of
discovery.

4. Definition of research
• Redman and Mory define
research as a systematized
effort to gain new
knowledge.

5. Definition of research
• Research is a scientific and
systematic search for
pertinent information on a
specific topic.

6. Definition of research
• Research is an art of
scientific investigation.

7. Definition of research
• Research is the
manipulation of things,
concepts or symbols for
the purpose of
generalizing and to extent,
correct or verify
knowledge, whether that
knowledge aids in
construction of a theory or
in practice of an art.

8. Definition of research
• A broad definition of
research is given by
Martyn Shuttleworth - "In
the broadest sense of the
word, the definition of
research includes any
gathering of data,
information and facts for
the advancement of
knowledge."

9. Definition of research
• Another definition of
research is given by Creswell
who states that - "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

10. Definition of research
• The Merriam-Webster Online
Dictionary defines research in
more detail as "a studious
inquiry or examination;
especially investigation or
experimentation aimed at the
discovery and interpretation of
facts, revision of accepted
theories or laws in the light of
new facts, or practical
application of such new or
revised theories or laws"