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What are the three distinct phases of operation in the context of government research?
Which aspect does operations research focus on primarily?
What does market research primarily aim to achieve?
What is the main focus of motivational research?
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In what way is research significant for social scientists?
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What does the prefix 're' in research imply?
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Which of the following best defines research according to Redman and Mory?
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What is a key component of the research process as identified by Clifford Woody?
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What is the significance of research stated in the content?
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What is NOT mentioned as an objective of research?
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Study Notes
Research Methodology Introduction
- Research combines the prefix "re," meaning again or anew, and the verb "search," indicating a careful examination to establish facts or principles.
- Defined as a systematic effort to gain new knowledge, research often moves from the known to the unknown, resembling a voyage of discovery.
- Key stages in research involve defining problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and testing conclusions.
Objectives of Research
- Aims to familiarize with phenomena and achieve new insights.
- Accurately portrays characteristics of individuals, situations, or groups.
- Addresses operational problems in business and government, informing policies and budget decisions.
Significance of Research
- Functions in three phases for economic policy: investigation of structure, diagnosis of events, and prognosis for future developments.
- Important for business operations, where market and operational research guide decision-making.
- Market research evaluates market structures to develop purchasing and sales strategies.
- Operations research applies optimization techniques to solve business problems, focusing on cost and profit considerations.
- Motivational research examines consumer behavior to understand underlying motivations.
Research Method vs. Methodology
- Research methodology encompasses selecting appropriate methods and understanding their logic to ensure results are evaluable.
- Research methods refer specifically to the techniques employed in the study.
Research Process
- Key steps in the research process:
- Formulate the research problem thoroughly and meaningfully.
- Conduct an extensive literature survey to gather previous studies and background information.
- Develop a working hypothesis as a temporary assumption to test hypotheses.
- Prepare a research design considering available information, researcher skills, time, and finances.
- Choose a sample design from options such as random, systematic, or stratified sampling.
- Collect data through primary methods, including observations, interviews, and questionnaires.
- Analyze data through coding, editing, tabulation, and statistical tests.
- Test hypotheses using statistical methods like Chi-square or t-tests.
- Make generalizations based on findings and interpret results against existing theories.
- Prepare a formal report, including acknowledgments, main findings, conclusions, and bibliography.
Hypothesis Testing
- A hypothesis is a proposed explanation that must be testable through scientific methods.
- Successful hypotheses often rely on previous observations that demand further explanation.
Report Preparation
- Structure includes preliminary pages, main text covering introduction and findings, and concluding with appendices and bibliography.
- Reports should be concise and methodical to effectively communicate results.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of research methodology, covering essential topics such as the meaning, objectives, and approaches to research. It provides an introduction to the various types of research and the significance of effective research design in computer science and engineering.