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MODERN TRENDS IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

MODERN TRENDS IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. Dr. TBBSV.RAMANAIAH Professor Dept. of Social Work University of Mysore Mysore. In the past The term science referred essentially to the techniques, findings and theories in the natural sciences - physics, chemistry and biology . At present

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MODERN TRENDS IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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  1. MODERN TRENDS IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Dr. TBBSV.RAMANAIAH Professor Dept. of Social Work University of Mysore Mysore

  2. In the past The term science referred essentially to the techniques, findings and theories in the natural sciences - physics, chemistry and biology. • At present Today there is more emphasis upon the procedures that are used in the acquisition of knowledge than upon the field of study.

  3. Science is considered to be • The observation, • The classification of facts using verifiable and objective methods, and • The gathered facts are interpreted. Science is considered with explanation: The data are considered in terms of their relationship - causal or otherwise – to one another.

  4. The adjective Scientific does not indicate that a conclusion is true in itself. • It means that certain methods have been followed in the study of phenomena with the aim of understanding the condition under which they occur. • The chief characteristic of science might be described as empiricism (which refer to seeking of evidence through direct experience)

  5. Scientific Method: • The process of appropriately framing and properly answering questions to come to an understanding about the world. • There are different areas of scientific study today. • One of the continuing tasks of science is to develop improved research techniques.

  6. Four characteristics involved in scientific investigation are: a. Objective approach b. Explicit operation c. Interpretation d. Research Report. • Without scientific method, no study or research is complete.

  7. Ethics of Research a. Ethical guidelines are aimed at protecting the subjects. b. Informed consent.

  8. Criteria for selection of a topic a. Does the topic really interest you? b. Is the problem a specified one? c. Is the study feasible? d. Is there adequate supervision? e. Can research be completed in the required time? f. Is the necessary equipment available? g. Are the subjects available? h. Are the techniques available? i. Are library facilities sufficient?

  9. Points to be observed in selecting a research problem or a subject for research: a. Subject which is overdone should not be normally chosen. b. Controversial subject should not become the choice of an average researcher. c. Too narrow or too vague problem should be avoided.

  10. Contd… d. The subject chosen for research should be familiar and feasible so that the related research material or sources of research are within one’s reach. e. The importance of the subject, the qualification and the training of a researcher, the costs involved, and the time factors are the criteria that must be considered in selecting a problem. f. The field of inquiry should be relatively new and must be of interest to the researcher.

  11. The link between research and action need to be strengthened.

  12. Thank you

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