Research Methodology: Tools and Techniques

Flashcards covering essential vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes on research methodology.

Research

A systematic investigation or activity to gain new knowledge of already existing facts.

Empirical Research

A branch of research that is highly goal-oriented and based on observed evidence.

Qualitative Research

Research collecting non-numeric data focused on understanding concepts, opinions, or experiences.

Quantitative Research

Research collecting numeric data aimed at quantifying relationships or phenomena.

Hypothesis

A tentative assumption made to draw out and test logical or empirical consequences.

Literature Review

A section in research papers that evaluates existing knowledge on a subject.

Abstract

A brief summary of a research paper outlining its main themes, methodology, and findings.

Plagiarism

Presenting ideas, concepts, or phrases of another researcher as one's own.

Methodology

The systematic plan for conducting research, detailing methods of data collection and analysis.

References

A section providing full citations of articles and texts referenced in the research.