RESEARCH METHODOLOGY CONTENT Introduction Meaning Definition Objectives significance

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

CONTENT • Introduction • Meaning & Definition • Objectives • significance

INTRODUCTION • ‘Re’ means again. ‘Search’ means seeking facts. Research means search again for new facts. • Research is a search for knowledge • It is an essential and powerful tool in leading men towards progress.

MEANING & DEFINITION • Research is a process of systematic and indepth dtudy or search of any particular topic, subject or area of investigation backed by collection, computation, presentation and interpretation of relevant data. • According to Clifford Woody, “ Research comprises of defining and redefining problems, formulating hypothesis, collecting, organising and evaluating data, making deductions and research conclusions and at last carefully testing conclusions to determine whether they fit the formulating of hypothesis”

OBJECTIVES • It aims at discovering truth. • To discover answers to questions. • Advancing systematic knowledge and formulating basic theories • Try to improve the tools of analysis • To understand social life

SIGNIFICANCE • It provides the basis for government policies. • It helps in solving various operational and planning problems of business and industry • It helps in solving social problems • It is useful to students, professionals, philosophers, literary men, analysts, and intellectuals.