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Research: Searching for Knowledge and Solutions through a Scientific Method

This article explores the objectives and significance of research, qualities of good research, types of research, research process, and preparation of a research report. It also provides references to further explore research methodology and thesis writing.

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Research: Searching for Knowledge and Solutions through a Scientific Method

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  1. Research • Search for knowledge through objective • Systematic method for finding solution to a problem • Art of scientific investigation By Dr.Jisha John Assistant Professor in Economics Christian College, Chengannur

  2. Objectives of Research • To discover answer to a question through scientific procedure • Aim at advancing systematic knowledge and to formulate basic theory • Try to improve the tools of analysis • To test a hypothesis

  3. Significance of research • Provides the basis for government policies • Helps to solve operational and planning problems • Useful to students, philosophers and intellectuals

  4. Qualities of a good Research • Scientific Attitude • Imagination and insight • Quick grasping power • Perseverance • Clarity of thinking • Knowledge of the subject • Knowledge of the technique • Unbiased Attitude • Familiarity about the information

  5. Objectivity & Subjectivity

  6. Types of Research • Fundamental and Applied • Descriptive and Analytical • Quantitative and Qualitative • Conceptual and Empirical

  7. Research Process • Formulating the Research Problem • Extensive Literature Survey • Identifying Variables • Setting up of Hypothesis • Preparing Research Design • Determining the sample Design • Collecting the data • Analysis and Interpretation • Report Writing

  8. Preparation of the Report • Preliminary Section • Main Body • End Matter

  9. Preparation of the Report • End Matter • Appendix • Glossary • Literature Cited • Bibliography • Preliminary Section • Title Page • Acknowledgement Page • Preface / Foreword • Table of Contents • List of Tables & Figures • Main Body • Introduction • Methodology • Statement of findings • Conclusions & Recommendations • Summary of the Report

  10. Reference • Research Methodology Methods and Techniques : C R Kothari • Writing your Thesis: Paul Oliver

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