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Define research and its significance.
Define research and its significance.
Research is a very general term for an activity that involves finding out, in a more or less systematic way, things you did not know. It involves finding out about things that no one else knew either and is about advancing the frontiers of knowledge. Research is a systematic and organized way of finding answers to questions. The significance of research lies in its quest for truth and search for knowledge.
What is the meaning of the term 'Research'?
What is the meaning of the term 'Research'?
The meaning of the term 'Research' is derived from the French word; 'Researche', which means quest, search, pursuit, and search for truth. In common parlance, research refers to a search for knowledge. It is a careful investigation or inquiry, especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge.
What does research entail?
What does research entail?
Research entails finding out about things that were previously unknown in a systematic and organized way. It involves advancing the frontiers of knowledge and providing answers to questions in a methodical manner.
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Evaluation Process
- Total marks for the course: 100
- Breakdown of marks:
- One Assignment: 50 marks
- Class Performance: 25 marks
- Attendance: 25 marks
- End Term Exams:
- Total marks: 100
- Written Exam: 50 marks
- One Semester Project: 50 marks
Research
Definition of Research
- Research is a systematic and organized way of finding answers to questions
- It involves finding out things you did not know, and advancing the frontiers of knowledge
- Research is about discovering things that no-one else knew either
Origin of the Word "Research"
- The word "research" is a derivative of the French word "recherché"
- "Recherché" means quest, search, pursuit, and search for truth
Common Understanding of Research
- In common parlance, research refers to a search for knowledge
- It is a careful investigation, inquiry, or exploration to gain a deeper understanding of a subject
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Description
This quiz evaluates students on the basic principles of design thinking and innovation. It covers assessment categories such as assignments, class performance, attendance, end term exams, and semester projects. The end term exam includes a variety of question types, and the overall assessment contributes to a total of 100 marks.
