1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY – EXPLORING RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS
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SANDEEP SHASTRI
Pro Vice Chancellor,
Jain A Deemed to be University

2. FRAMEWORK 930-1100 Introduction to Research
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Introduction to Research
Research Question and Research Objectives
1330 – 1500 Research Design
Undertaking Review of Literature

3. From My side From your side Method Facilitator Provide a Framework
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Method
Facilitator
Provide a Framework
From My side
Unbounded Energy
Unrestricted Involvement
Unlimited Questions
From your side

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5. What is Research???
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6. Popular Dictionary Definition
Noun
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
IMPLICATIONS …….
VERB..
Investigate systematically
IMPLCATIONS ……
Popular Dictionary Definition
Creating `new` knowledge Can one `create` new knowledge
Using `existing` knowledge
WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF RESEARCH
Why does all Research have to begin with an interesting research question?
Taking it Forward
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7. What is Research Broadest sense – SEARCH FOR KNOWLEDGE
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Broadest sense – SEARCH FOR KNOWLEDGE
How does this happen?
Content in Context
Methodology
Focus
Gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge
Performing a methodical study in order to answer (a) specific question/s

8. What is Research The Importance of Procedure and Processes
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The Importance of Procedure and Processes
Journey as important as destination
The focus on interpretation – subjectivity vs objectivity
The researchers perspective

9. Steps in the Research Process
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Formulation of the research topic
Defining what one wishes to investigate
Hypothesis
Gathering of data
Analysis of data
Interpreting of Data , Testing hypothesis
Conclusions

10. Research Question and Research Objectives
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Research Question and Research Objectives

11. Why have a Research Question Analysing our Research Question
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Objectives
Why have a Research Question
Analysing our Research Question
Clarifying issues relating to aligning Title, Objectives and Methodology

12. The Research Question Providing a Focus – Defining the Investigation
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The Research Question
Providing a Focus – Defining the Investigation
Setting Boundaries
Providing Direction

13. Research Question helps in
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Research Question helps in
Defining the Topic - A Clear Focus
Defining the Nature of the Research
Defining Issues that one is Interested in
Defining the Relationship between Concepts

14. There are Questions of Boundary Management
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There are Questions of Boundary Management
What does this have to do with my Research Question?
Actually Nothing!!!
It is Very Relevant
Actually Nothing .....Really!

15. My Research Question and my Creativity
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My Research Question and my Creativity
Discovery consists in seeing what every one else has seen, and thinking what no one else has thought
Albert Szent Gvorgi
Concept Mapping
Thinking Laterally and Linearly
Brainstorming, Drawing Concepts and Building Themes
Converting Research Questions into Testable Research Hypothesis

16. Linking the three steps
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Research
Question
Narrow/ Clarity
GENERATING QUESTIONS
Finding An Angle
Deciding the Topic
Creativity/ Curiosity

17. Is there a perfect alignment
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Is there a perfect alignment
Title – does it reflect my work
Objectives - clearly defined
Research Questions and Hypothesis
Methodology

18. Framing of the title Will undergo changes
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Framing of the title
Flexibility
Will undergo changes
Focus
Does it capture the study you propose to do
Framework
Title , Sub title

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20. Entrenched At The Centre
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Entrenched At The Centre
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RESEARCH DESIGN
WORK PLAN
RESEARCH METHOD

21. A Research Design Should….
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Research needs a design or a structure
Not similar to work plan; Work Plan flows from the Research Design
Research design ensures that the evidence obtained enables us to answer our Research Question
Research design `deals with a logical problem, not a logistical problem'
A Research Design Should….
Clue – Below R

22. Research Design & Method
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Separating Method from DATA COLLECTION
Method cannot be equated to design
Research method deals with ways of data collection
Logic of Research design is not dependent on the method of data collection
CLUE : ABOVE

23. Capturing Research Questions
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Capturing Research Questions r
Clue - first
Researchers ask two fundamental types of research questions:
What is going on (descriptive research)?
Why is it going on (explanatory research)?

24. Descriptive Research Can Be Explained
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Descriptive Research Can Be Explained C
What comes first
Descriptive Research deals with “description of a situation”
Good description is fundamental to the research enterprise
It is vital to understanding issues
Provokes the `why' questions of explanatory research
On the negative side, description often degenerate into mindless gathering of information

25. E Explanatory Research Explanatory research focuses on why questions
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Explanatory research focuses on why questions
Focus on Explanation
Looks into Consequences
It may be comparative or analytical
Research Design is based on nature of Research

26. Elaborating on a few issues Raising a few Questions
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What am I studying
Why am I studying it
Where will I be studying it
What is the nature of data I need
Where can that data be found
What period of time will it take
How do I collect the data
How will I analyse it
How will I present it
Elaborating on a few issues E
Raising a few Questions
What, Why Where and How

27. H Flexible Appropriate Efficient Economical Minimum bias
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Characteristics of a Good Research Design
Flexible
Appropriate
Efficient
Economical
Minimum bias
Maximum reliability
How do I test my Research Design H

28. SESSION IV
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Review of Literature

29. What is Literature Review
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Survey of available literature on the said area
Putting together the information to outline a framework
Critically analysing the articles and books read, showcasing the available theories and different points of view, reviewing available results
Locating YOUR study in them

30. What purpose does Lit. Review serve?
Showcases that the researcher is familiar with the body of knowledge available
This helps to establish the credibility of researcher’s work
Summarises already available research and shows how your study is linked to it
Also shows how your study plans to contribute to the existing knowledge- raising issues and questions
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31. Review of Literature What is Literature Review?
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What is Literature Review?
How did I begin Literature Review?
What am I looking for?
What are the possible challenges that I may face?

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What an RoL is NOT
It is NOT a book by book and article by article summary
It is NOT a descriptive list of all that you have read
It is NOT a survey of everything that has ever been written on the said topic

33. Things to Note Read prominent authors in the said area
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Read prominent authors in the said area
Quoting important breakthroughs/ patents/ ideas/ debates in research area
Certain historical events / laws/ movements/ inventions can be included if they have changed the way people thought about the topic

34. Critical Analysis of Articles
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If research study:
how robust are the basic components of the study?
How accurate and valid are the measurements?
Is the analysis of the data accurate and relevant to the research question?
Are the conclusions based upon the data and analysis?
How does the author structure the argument? Does the flow of the argument appear logical (e.g., in establishing cause-effect relationships)?
In what ways does the book or article contribute to our understanding of the problem under study, and in what ways is it useful for practice? What are the strengths and limitations?
How does this book or article relate to the specific thesis or question I am developing?

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