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Research

Meaning: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Research is systematic process of collecting analyzing information (data) in order to increase our understanding Of the phenomenon about which we are concerned or Interested to solve problems of daily living. Definitions: Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue". Creswell Purpose of Research: To Obtain New Information. To Develop New Knowledge. To verify existing Knowledge. To look at relationships between variables. To understand, predict, or control a result.

Steps in conducting research: 1) Identification of research problem 2) Literature review 3) Specifying the purpose of research 4) Determine specific research questions or hypotheses 5) Data collection 6) Analyzing and interpreting the data 7) Reporting and evaluating research

Types of Research: 1) Applied Research 2) Basic Research 3) Corelational Research 4) Descriptive Research 5) Historical Research 6) Phenomenological Research

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