PPT: Understanding Research | Research Aptitude for UGC NET PDF Download

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Understanding 
Research
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Understanding 
Research
The Meaning of RESEARCH
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R - E
R: Rational way of thinking
E: Expert and exhaustive
2
S - E
S: Search for solution
E: Exactness
3
A - R
A: Analytical analyses of adequate data
R: Relationships of facts
4
C - H
C: Careful recording, critical observation
H: Honesty
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Understanding 
Research
The Meaning of RESEARCH
1
R - E
R: Rational way of thinking
E: Expert and exhaustive
2
S - E
S: Search for solution
E: Exactness
3
A - R
A: Analytical analyses of adequate data
R: Relationships of facts
4
C - H
C: Careful recording, critical observation
H: Honesty
Definition of Research
Redman and 
Mory
"Systematic effort to 
gain new knowledge."
Webster
"Studious inquiry or 
examination, critical 
investigation having 
its aim for discovery of 
new facts."
J W Best
"More formal, 
systematic, intensive 
process of carrying on 
the scientific methods 
of analysis."
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Understanding 
Research
The Meaning of RESEARCH
1
R - E
R: Rational way of thinking
E: Expert and exhaustive
2
S - E
S: Search for solution
E: Exactness
3
A - R
A: Analytical analyses of adequate data
R: Relationships of facts
4
C - H
C: Careful recording, critical observation
H: Honesty
Definition of Research
Redman and 
Mory
"Systematic effort to 
gain new knowledge."
Webster
"Studious inquiry or 
examination, critical 
investigation having 
its aim for discovery of 
new facts."
J W Best
"More formal, 
systematic, intensive 
process of carrying on 
the scientific methods 
of analysis."
Objectives of Research
Theoretical Objectives
Develop new theories and fundamental knowledge by investigating 
relationships between variables.
Factual Objectives
Discover new facts through focused studies.
Application Objectives
Apply existing theories to new situations.
Variable & Practical Objectives
Philosophical in nature or classified as developmental research.
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Understanding 
Research
The Meaning of RESEARCH
1
R - E
R: Rational way of thinking
E: Expert and exhaustive
2
S - E
S: Search for solution
E: Exactness
3
A - R
A: Analytical analyses of adequate data
R: Relationships of facts
4
C - H
C: Careful recording, critical observation
H: Honesty
Definition of Research
Redman and 
Mory
"Systematic effort to 
gain new knowledge."
Webster
"Studious inquiry or 
examination, critical 
investigation having 
its aim for discovery of 
new facts."
J W Best
"More formal, 
systematic, intensive 
process of carrying on 
the scientific methods 
of analysis."
Objectives of Research
Theoretical Objectives
Develop new theories and fundamental knowledge by investigating 
relationships between variables.
Factual Objectives
Discover new facts through focused studies.
Application Objectives
Apply existing theories to new situations.
Variable & Practical Objectives
Philosophical in nature or classified as developmental research.
Characteristics of Research
Objectivity
Research free from 
biases. Observations 
unaffected by observer's 
values and preferences.
Reliability
Similar research in similar 
settings must yield similar 
results.
Validity
Accuracy in research 
procedure and 
instruments. Internal and 
external validity are 
crucial.
Accuracy
Truth or correctness of 
statements. Describing 
things exactly as they are.