Importance of Research Methodology

“Research Methodology”
ENG-381
Lecture 09
“Importance of Research Methodology”
By: Miss Salma
Lecturer English
KUST
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Outlines
• Need and importance of Knowing how research is done

• Overview of Research process
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:Salmakhatoon@kust.edu.pk
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:

Know about research methodology
know the importance and need of research methodology
know about the steps involved in research process
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST, email:Salmakhatoon@kust.edu.pk
Recommended book
Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods

and techniques. New Age International.
Topic: Importance of Knowing Research Methodology
Already discussed
•Meaning of Research
• Objectives of Research
•Motivation in Research
•Types of Research
•Significance of Research
• Research Methods versus Methodology
• Research and Scientific Method
• Importance of Knowing How Research is Done
Research Methodology
Definition
Research methodology is the specific procedures or techniques used to identify,
select, process, and analyze information about a topic.
It refers to the ways research is done
The study of research methodology gives the student the necessary training in
gathering material and arranging them
Also provides training in techniques for the collection of data appropriate to
particular problems
Provides training in the use of statistics, questionnaires and controlled
experimentation and in recording evidence, sorting it out and interpreting it
Importance of knowing the methodology of research or how research is done
stems from the following considerations:

knowing research methodology and research techniques is obvious since the same
constitute the tools of his trade

knowledge of methodology provides good training specially to the new research
worker and enables him to do better research

helps researcher to develop disciplined thinking or a ‘bent of mind’ to observe the field objectively

those aspiring for careerism in research must develop the skill of using research techniques and must thoroughly
understand the logic behind them.

Knowledge of how to do research will inculcate the ability to evaluate and use research results with reasonable
confidence.

the knowledge of research methodology is helpful in various fields such as

government or business administration, community development and social
work

people are increasingly called upon to evaluate and use research results for
action
 it gives the satisfaction of acquiring a new intellectual tool which can become a way of
looking at the world and of judging every day experience
Accordingly, it enables us to make intelligent decisions concerning problems facing us in
practical life at different points of time
Thus, the knowledge of research methodology provides tools to look at things in life
objectively
 In this scientific age, all of us are in many ways consumers of research results
we can use them intelligently provided we are able to judge the adequacy of the
methods by which they have been obtained
The knowledge of methodology helps the consumer of research results to evaluate

them and enables him to take rational decisions
 Before embarking on the details of research methodology and techniques, it seems
appropriate to present a brief overview of the research process.
Research process consists of series of actions or steps necessary to effectively carry out
research and the desired sequencing of these steps
Research process consists of a number of closely related activities
Research Process
• Define research problem

• Review the literature
• Formulate hypotheses
• Design research (including sample design)
• Collect data (Execution)
• Analyze data (Test hypotheses if any)
• Interpret and report
Research Process
Source: Kothari, C. R. (2004).
References
Bryman, A. (2004). Research Methods for Social Sciences. Second

edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques.

New Age International.
Paul Oliver. (2004). Writing your Thesis. 2nd Edition. SAGE

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• Need and importance of Knowing how research is done

Students will be able to:

Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods

gathering material and arranging them

Also provides training in techniques for the collection of data appropriate to

Provides training in the use of statistics, questionnaires and controlled

experimentation and in recording evidence, sorting it out and interpreting it

Importance of knowing the methodology of research or how research is done

stems from the following considerations:

constitute the tools of his trade

worker and enables him to do better research

understand the logic behind them.

looking at the world and of judging every day experience

Accordingly, it enables us to make intelligent decisions concerning problems facing us in

practical life at different points of time

The knowledge of methodology helps the consumer of research results to evaluate

appropriate to present a brief overview of the research process.

Research process consists of a number of closely related activities

• Define research problem

Source: Kothari, C. R. (2004).

Bryman, A. (2004). Research Methods for Social Sciences. Second

Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques.

Paul Oliver. (2004). Writing your Thesis. 2nd Edition. SAGE

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