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SSCU3623 Lecture Note Chapter 1

This document provides an introduction to research methodology, including: - Defining research methodology as systematic procedures for careful investigation through searching for new facts. - The purpose of research is to discover answers through scientific knowledge, while the aim is to uncover hidden truths. - Research can be classified based on purpose (basic vs applied) or method (historical, descriptive, explanatory, exploratory, experimental). - Key components of research include developing hypotheses, literature review, methodology, analysis and writing results. The document outlines different types of research approaches and considerations for researchers.

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SSCU3623 Lecture Note Chapter 1

This document provides an introduction to research methodology, including: - Defining research methodology as systematic procedures for careful investigation through searching for new facts. - The purpose of research is to discover answers through scientific knowledge, while the aim is to uncover hidden truths. - Research can be classified based on purpose (basic vs applied) or method (historical, descriptive, explanatory, exploratory, experimental). - Key components of research include developing hypotheses, literature review, methodology, analysis and writing results. The document outlines different types of research approaches and considerations for researchers.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND

INFORMATION RETRIEVAL

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY

Prepared by : Dr Zuhaila Ismail


RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL

CONTENTS
• Definition of Research Methodology
• Purpose and Aim of Research
• Classification of Research
• Types of Research
• Approach to Research
• Others – Your Supervisor, Researcher’s Quality
and Attributes, Problems in Execution
Definition of Research Methodology

What is research?

Perform Determine Method and


Review Results,
thorough Novelty, Develop Approach to
problem
literature Precise Hypothesis Solve Writing!
statement
review Objective Problem
Definition of Research Methodology

• Methodology can be defined as a system of procedures or


step by step approach use in a particular field of study.

• It is a way to systematically solve a research problem. On


the other hand, Research is a careful investigation or inquiry
specially through search for new facts in any branch of
knowledge.

• Therefore, Research Methodology can be defined as


systematic procedures and careful investigation or inquiry
through search for new facts in any field of human
endeavour.
Purpose and Aim of Research

The purpose of research is to discover answers to questions


through the application of scientific knowledge and
procedures while the aim is to find out the truth which is
hidden and which has not been discovered yet or to
establish (verify) an existing fact.
Classification of Research

Research can be classified in either of two ways;


• Based on the purpose i.e. the degree to which the research
findings are applicable to an educational setting and the
degree to which they are generalizable. Under this we have
(i) Basic and (ii) Applied / Development research.
• Based on the method employed in the research.
Types of Research

Based on method employed these are the different types of research;


• Historical Research
• Descriptive Research
• Explanatory Research
• Exploratory Research
• Experimental research.
Types of Research
• Historical Research- This utilizes historical sources like document,
remains etc. to study events or ideas of the past, including the
philosophy of persons and groups at any remote point of time.
• Descriptive Research- Also called analytical research includes
surveys and fact-finding enquiries of different kinds. It describes the
state of affairs as it exists at present.
• Explanatory Research- This is used to solve a given problem or
explain a particular situation.
• Exploratory Research- this type of research has to do with efforts to
fine or discover new things. To make a breakthrough with the
development of hypotheses.
• Experimental Research- It could be field-setting research, laboratory
research or simulation research, depending upon the environment
in which it is to be carried out.
Approach to Research

There are two basic approaches to research, i.e.


• Quantitative approach - The quantitative approach involve the
generation of data which can be subjected to rigorous analysis in a
formal and rigid fashion. This approach can be further sub-
classified into inferential, experimental and simulation approaches
to research.
• Qualitative approach - The qualitative approach is concerned with
subjective assessment of attitudes, opinions and behaviour.
Your Supervisor

Provide and monitor


Provide the research
the direction of the Provide the resources
problem
research

Encourage the
Constant meetings
Role of Supervisor researcher to produce
with the researcher
the desired output

Provide the means if


Monitor the progress Be responsible for the
the researcher faces a
of the researcher success of the research
difficulty
Researcher’s Quality and Attributes

Hard work, doa and dedication First class mentality

Result oriented and strong


Integrity and accountability
determination to succeed

Career minded and have vision


Strong performances
for the future
Problems in Execution

Poor student-supervisor
Distractions
communication

Difficulty in finding resources and


Weak fundamentals
performing simulations

Not dedicated, focused and Poor methodology and its


insufficient commitment implementation
WHY NEED TO DO
RESEARCH?
• To learn something new
• To provide the evidence to underpin and inform policy- making and
decision-making
• To solve problem: generation and testing of new ideas which can
then lead to innovation and improvement
• To find out specific information
• To find benefit or drawback
• To compare different things
• To find answers to specific questions
Thank You for Your
Attention

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