OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

By Dr.Nandeesh V. Hiremath Dy. Director, IBMR-IBS, Bangalore

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What do you mean by



Study Research Discovery Invention

What is RESEARCH?  RE-SEARCH  Research simply means a search for facts- answers to questions and solutions to problems.  It is a purposive investigation.  It is an organized inquiry.  It seeks to find explanations to
unexplained phenomenon, to clarify the doubtful facts and to correct the misconceived facts.
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DEFINITION
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system of models, procedures and techniques used to find the result of a research problem is called a research methodology.

2. The systematic and objective analysis and recording of controlled observations that may lead to the development of generalizations, principles or theories, resulting in prediction and possibly ultimate control of events.
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Components of Research
Executive Summary (1 page) Introduction : Rationale & Objectives Review of Literature Methodology Results Discussion Summary & Conclusions Bibliography / References
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Components of Research
1. Introduction : Rationale & Objectives
Scope of the study Statement of the problem Conceptual model Objectives / purpose of the study Can be best re-written, at the end

Components of Research
2. Review of Literature
Collection of information on previous findings Journals, Periodicals, web sites, books, Proceedings of Seminars/ conferences/ workshops etc Organization / compilation Reference period Author, year, methodology, summary of finding (Chronological Order) Text / Tabular
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Components of Research
3. Methodology Clarity on Hypothesis Geographical area to be covered Sampling plan Tools for gathering data Time budget Financial budget

Components of Research
4. Results Data pooled from by adopting a particular methodology
Organization Analysis Compilation Presentation

Data, information, knowledge, facts, findings

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Components of Research
5. Discussion After the results, the findings are discussed Reference is given for previous findings Currents findings are discussed & interpretation is drawn Limitations of current research Prospects of further research Summarization of findings of research
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Components of Research
6. Summary & Conclusions A brief presentation of earlier chapters Self-explanatory It also includes future line of work

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Components of Research
7. References  It should invariably include
Author Year Title of Research publication Publication (Book, Journal, Proceedings etc) Page Numbers Alphabetical / chronological listing
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Structure of your Research Project

Approx. 75-80 pages (Max. 100) Certificates :1 Acknowledgements : 1 Contents : 1-2 Executive Summary : 1 Introduction : 4-5 Review of Literature : 15-20 Methodology : 5-8 Results : 15-18 Discussion : 8-10 Summary & Conclusions : 3-4 Bibliography / References : 6-10 Annexures (Questionnaire) : 5-6
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