Basic concept of research
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The document outlines the fundamental concepts of research within the biosciences, emphasizing its objective of systematically seeking knowledge and truth through various methodologies. It categorizes research into types such as exploratory, descriptive, analytical, applied, and basic research, each serving unique purposes in understanding and solving problems. Additionally, it highlights the significance of research in enhancing logical thinking, informing economic policies, and addressing operational challenges in business and social sciences.
Basic concept of research
- 1. BASIC CONCEPT OF RESEARCH Department of Biosciences Integral University Presented By Sabeena Arif PhD Scholar
- 2. MEANING OF RESEARCH Research refers to search for knowledge. It is a scientific and systematic search for knowledge/information on specific topic. It is an art of scientific investigation. According to advanced learners dictionary of current English lays down as, “careful or inquiry specially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge”. In short, research is a search for knowledge through objective and systematic method of finding solution to a problem in research
- 3. OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH The main aim of research is to find out the truth which is hidden and which is not been hidden. The purpose is to discover answers to questions through application of scientific research. Broad grouping: 1. Exploratory or formulative research. 2. Descriptive research. 3. Diagnostic research. 4. Hypothesis testing research.
- 4. MOTIVATION IN RESEARCH Desire to get a research degree along with its consequences benefits. Desire to face the challenges in solving problem. Desire to get intellectual joy of doing some creative work. Desire to be of service of society. Desire to get respectability.
- 5. TYPES OF RESEARCH The purpose is to present facts and information which is already exist as present. The language is richer. The basic example are summary of an article or result of an experiment. The purpose is to compare, analyze and evaluate something. The language is more structured and full of logic for conclusion. It include facts or information analyze these to make critical evaluation. Descriptive research Analytical research
- 6. Applied research aims to finding a solution for immediate problem facing a society. It includes to solve a problem existing faced by managers. It is one type of research that used to answers a specific questions. Basic research mainly concern with generalization and with formulation of theory. It include comprehend how problem that occur in organization can be solved. It is a type of research it driven purely by curiosity and a desire to expand our knowledge. Applied research Fundamental/basic research
- 7. It is used to gain an understanding reasons, opinions and motivations. Qualitative data method vary using unstructured techniques. Common methods include: focus groups, individual interviews and observations. It is used to quantify the problem by way of generating numerical data or data can be transformed into usable statistics. Much more structured techniques are used. It include: various forms of surveys Qualitative research Quantitative research
- 8. It is also referred as analytical as researchers. It is a popular method of research in social sciences and psychology. It is related to some or thoery concepts It is a methodology that tests a given hypothesis through observation and experimentation. Empirical dependent upon observation and experimentation and produces variables results, it is mostly used in scientific studies. It relies on experience or observation without theory. Conceptual research Empirical research
- 9. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH Research inculcates scientific and inductive thinking and it promotes the development of logical habits of thinking and organisation. The role of research in several fields of applied economics, whether related to business or economy as a whole, has greatly increased in modern times. Research provides the basis for nearly all government policies in our economic system. Research has its special significance in solving various operational and planning problems of business and industry. Research is equally important for social scientist in studying social relationship and in seeking answers to various social problems.