“Research Methodology”
ENG-381
Lecture 09
“Importance of Research Methodology”
By: Miss Salma
Lecturer English
KUST
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Outlines
• Need and importance of Knowing how research is done
• Overview of Research process
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Know about research methodology
know the importance and need of research methodology
know about the steps involved in research process
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST, email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Recommended book
Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods
and techniques. New Age International.
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of Knowing Research Methodology
Already discussed
•Meaning of Research
• Objectives of Research
•Motivation in Research
•Types of Research
•Significance of Research
• Research Methods versus Methodology
• Research and Scientific Method
• Importance of Knowing How Research is Done
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Research Methodology
Definition
Research methodology is the specific procedures or techniques used to identify,
select, process, and analyze information about a topic.
It refers to the ways research is done
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of Knowing Research Methodology
Research Methodology
The study of research methodology gives the student the necessary training in
gathering material and arranging them
Also provides training in techniques for the collection of data appropriate to
particular problems
Provides training in the use of statistics, questionnaires and controlled
experimentation and in recording evidence, sorting it out and interpreting it
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of Knowing Research Methodology
Research Methodology
Importance of knowing the methodology of research or how research is done
stems from the following considerations:
knowing research methodology and research techniques is obvious since the same
constitute the tools of his trade
knowledge of methodology provides good training specially to the new research
worker and enables him to do better research
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of Knowing Research Methodology
Research Methodology
helps researcher to develop disciplined thinking or a ‘bent of mind’ to observe the field objectively
those aspiring for careerism in research must develop the skill of using research techniques and must thoroughly
understand the logic behind them.
Knowledge of how to do research will inculcate the ability to evaluate and use research results with reasonable
confidence.
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of Knowing Research Methodology
Research Methodology
the knowledge of research methodology is helpful in various fields such as
government or business administration, community development and social
work
people are increasingly called upon to evaluate and use research results for
action
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of Knowing Research Methodology
Research Methodology
it gives the satisfaction of acquiring a new intellectual tool which can become a way of
looking at the world and of judging every day experience
Accordingly, it enables us to make intelligent decisions concerning problems facing us in
practical life at different points of time
Thus, the knowledge of research methodology provides tools to look at things in life
objectively
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Research Methodology
In this scientific age, all of us are in many ways consumers of research results
we can use them intelligently provided we are able to judge the adequacy of the
methods by which they have been obtained
The knowledge of methodology helps the consumer of research results to evaluate
them and enables him to take rational decisions
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Research Methodology
Before embarking on the details of research methodology and techniques, it seems
appropriate to present a brief overview of the research process.
Research process consists of series of actions or steps necessary to effectively carry out
research and the desired sequencing of these steps
Research process consists of a number of closely related activities
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Research Process
• Define research problem
• Review the literature
• Formulate hypotheses
• Design research (including sample design)
• Collect data (Execution)
• Analyze data (Test hypotheses if any)
• Interpret and report
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
Topic: Importance of knowing Research Methodology
Research Process
Source: Kothari, C. R. (2004).
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST,
email:[email protected]
References
Bryman, A. (2004). Research Methods for Social Sciences. Second
edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques.
New Age International.
Paul Oliver. (2004). Writing your Thesis. 2nd Edition. SAGE
Publication Ltd
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST, email:[email protected]
Thank You
Course: Research Methodology ENG 381, Instructor: Miss Salma Khatoon, Lecturer English, KUST, email:[email protected]
