What is
Research? Write a note about Features, Characteristics and Limitations of
research
Meaning and Definition of Research
Research in simplified terms means searching for the facts searching for the replies to the various queries and also for the solutions to the various problems. Research is an inquiry or an investigation with a specific purpose to fulfill, it helps in clearing the various doubtful concepts and tries to solve or explain the various unexplained procedures or phenomenons.
Research in simplified terms means searching for the facts searching for the replies to the various queries and also for the solutions to the various problems. Research is an inquiry or an investigation with a specific purpose to fulfill, it helps in clearing the various doubtful concepts and tries to solve or explain the various unexplained procedures or phenomenons.
According to the encyclopedia of social
science, research can be explained as ‘the manipulation of generalizing to
extend, connect or verify knowledge.’
The features that a good research
procedure must possess are –
1. Should be systematic in nature.
2. Should be logical.
3. Should be empirical and replicable in nature.
4. Should be according to plans.
5. Should be according to the rules and the assumptions should not be based on the false bases or judgments.
6. Should be relevant to what is required.
7. Procedure should be reproducible in nature.
8. Controlled movement of the research procedure.
1. Should be systematic in nature.
2. Should be logical.
3. Should be empirical and replicable in nature.
4. Should be according to plans.
5. Should be according to the rules and the assumptions should not be based on the false bases or judgments.
6. Should be relevant to what is required.
7. Procedure should be reproducible in nature.
8. Controlled movement of the research procedure.
Qualities of a good researcher can be
summarized as –
1. Method of approach – The researcher should adopt correct procedure for identifying a problem and then for working on it, to find a solution for that problem.
1. Method of approach – The researcher should adopt correct procedure for identifying a problem and then for working on it, to find a solution for that problem.
2. Knowledge – The researcher should be
well aware and should have complete knowledge and information of the field of
investigation so that he can go in for correct planning and then implementation
of the correct and effective methods for selection of the problem and then for
solving it.
3. Qualification – The researcher should
have a good back ground of study, which will enable the researcher to have a
better knowledge and understanding of the subject.
4. Attitude – The researcher must have a
vision of his own, an aim with some objectives to achieve something.
5. Should have an open thinking.
6. Should be stable, having consistent
thinking.
7. Should be honest, sincere, brave and
ambitious.
Characteristics of research –
1. Research is based on the scientific method.
2. Helps in answering various pertinent questions.
3. It is an organized, planned and patient investigation or a critical enquiry.
4. It has logical roots, helping to establish facts or principles.
1. Research is based on the scientific method.
2. Helps in answering various pertinent questions.
3. It is an organized, planned and patient investigation or a critical enquiry.
4. It has logical roots, helping to establish facts or principles.
Limitations of research –
1. Problems of collection of data and conceptualization may occur.
2. Repetition problems.
3. Outdated and insufficient information system may cause problems.
4. Sometimes lack of resources becomes an obstacle.
5. Nonavailability of trained researchers.
6. Absence of code of conduct.
1. Problems of collection of data and conceptualization may occur.
2. Repetition problems.
3. Outdated and insufficient information system may cause problems.
4. Sometimes lack of resources becomes an obstacle.
5. Nonavailability of trained researchers.
6. Absence of code of conduct.
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