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Introduction To Research

Research is defined as the systematic investigation of materials and sources to establish new facts and reach new conclusions. It involves systematically collecting and analyzing data, guided by theory and hypotheses about relationships among phenomena. Research comprises defining problems, suggesting solutions through hypotheses, collecting and evaluating data, deducing conclusions, and testing conclusions against hypotheses. Research can be pure/basic, seeking to generate knowledge, or applied, seeking to solve current problems faced by organizations.

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Introduction To Research

Research is defined as the systematic investigation of materials and sources to establish new facts and reach new conclusions. It involves systematically collecting and analyzing data, guided by theory and hypotheses about relationships among phenomena. Research comprises defining problems, suggesting solutions through hypotheses, collecting and evaluating data, deducing conclusions, and testing conclusions against hypotheses. Research can be pure/basic, seeking to generate knowledge, or applied, seeking to solve current problems faced by organizations.

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Introduction to Research What is Research?

Recherche Search for new knowledge Systematic method of finding solution to a problem A careful investigation or inquiry specially through search for new facts in any branch of Knowledge According to Oxford English Dictionary, research is defined as the systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. McMillan and Schumacher (1997) define research as a systematic process of collecting and analyzing information (data) for some purpose.

Kerlinger (1986) defines scientific research as, Systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation of natural phenomena guided by theory and hypotheses about the presumed relations among such phenomena. According to Clifford Woody (1927) research comprises defining and redefining problems, formulating hypothesis or suggested solutions; collecting, organizing and evaluating data; making deductions and reaching conclusions; and at last carefully testing the conclusions to determine whether they fit the formulating hypothesis. Why do we Research?

Pure Vs. Applied Research Basic/Pure/Fundamental Research To generate a body of knowledge about how to solve problems that could be occurred in organizations Applied Research To solve a current problem faced by the manager in the work setting e.g.

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