2. Research
Research comprises "creative and systematic work undertaken to increase
the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humans, culture and
society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications.
3. Research
It is a search for knowledge
Aims at discovering the truth
Powerful tool in leading men towards progress
Undertaken to discover answers to questions
4. Why research is important?
Research provides basis for government policies.
Helps in solving various operational and planning problems of business and
industry.
Helps in solving social problems.
Secures Ph.D to the students who prepare for that degree.
5. Motivation factors of Research
Curiosity about unknown
Desire to understand the cause and effect relationship
Desire to get a research degree
Desire to get joy of doing some creative work
Desire to face challenge in solving the unsolved problem
Desire to do some service to the society
6. What are the qualities of a good
research?
GOOD RESEARCH LOGICAL
EMPIRICAL
COMMON COCEPTS
MUST BE FOLLOWED
RESEARCH DESIGN
MUST COP UP WITH
THE OBJECTIVE
9. Cntd…
Conclusions in research are based upon data collected . Therefore when
the data collected are not valid or adequate ,the conclusion will not be
conclusive or appropriate.
Research results in theory. There are many variables which are important
from the point of view of theoretical statement . But many of these
variables are not of practical use.
Activities in a society are influenced by various internal and external
factors . Under ordinary circumstances research has a limited scope to
analyze all such factors.
10. Cntd…
Small organizations cannot afford to have research on various issues.
Many people in society depend on customs , traditions , routines and
practices for taking decision ; instead of going for research.
Research is usually based on sample studies . But in many cases samples
are not true representatives . Therefore the research reports based on
these samples may not be accurate.
