Research Methodology Overview

A collection of key terms and definitions from the lecture on research methodology.

Research

It is a systematic effort to gain new knowledge and is characterized by careful investigation or inquiry.

Applied Research

Scientific study aimed at solving practical problems rather than acquiring knowledge for its own sake.

Basic Research

Fundamental research driven by curiosity to expand knowledge, without immediate commercial value.

Correlational Research

A statistical study examining relationships between two or more variables without determining causation.

Descriptive Research

Research that accurately represents characteristics of a particular individual, situation, or group.

Ethnographic Research

In-depth investigation of a culture through systematic collection and analysis of data.

Experimental Research

A study where a treatment is intentionally introduced to observe its effects in a controlled environment.

Qualitative Research

Research dealing with phenomena difficult to quantify, focusing on beliefs, meanings, and attributes.

Quantitative Research

Systematic empirical investigation of phenomena using statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques.

Plagiarism

The appropriation of someone else's ideas, processes, results, or words without proper credit.

Fabrication

Making up results and recording or reporting them, often referred to as 'dry labbing'.

Falsification

Manipulating research materials or data so that the research isn't accurately represented.

Criteria of Good Research

Good research is systematic, logical, empirical, and replicable, allowing verification of results.

Ethics in Research

Adherence to ethical norms ensuring the validity and integrity of research.