What is Research I গবেষণা কি 1. Topic : What is Research Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else ...
What is Research I গবেষণা কি
1. Topic: What is Research
Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.
Research is simply an attempt to discover something. Research has been described as a systematic investigation or inquiry whereby data are collected, analyzed and interpreted in some way in an effort to understand, describe, predict or control any phenomenon.
A broad definition of research is given by Martyn Shuttleworth, a research scholar from Greece:
"In the broadest sense of the word, the definition of research includes any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge."
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Another definition of research is given by an American academic John W. Creswell who states that - "Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue". It consists of three steps: Pose a question, collect data to answer the question, and present an answer to the question.
Therefore, it can be said, research is an organized and systematic way of finding answers to questions.
i. Systematic
Research follows a definite set of procedures and steps. There are certain things in the research process which are always done in order to get the most accurate results.
ii. Organized
There is a structure or method in going about doing research. It is a planned procedure, not a spontaneous one. It is focused and limited to a specific scope.
iii. Finding answers
Researches search for answer; whether it is the answer to a hypothesis or even a simple question. Research is successful when we find answers. Sometimes the answer is no, but it is still an answer.
iv. Questions
Questions are central to research. If there is no question, then the answer is of no use. Research is focused on relevant, useful, and important questions. Without a question, research has no focus, drive, or purpose.
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