What is Research 1

Mechala Simpson
JAC 420-01
What is Research?
February 4, 2014













What is Research 2
References
Berger, A. (2011). Media and communication research methods: An introduction to qualitative
and quantitative approaches. (2nd ed.). Los Angeles: Sage.
Research means to search for and to find. The simplest definition of research means
looking for information about something. There are different forms of research that one
can conduct, including scholarly research and everyday research.
Bhattacharyya, D. (2006). Research methodology. (2nd ed.). New Delhi: Excel Books.
Research takes times. There are many factors that one must consider before coming to a
resolution. This book explains that research can be used in every aspect of life. One of the
first steps in research is to identify the problem.
Brown, J. (1988). Understanding research in second language learning. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
The author categorizes research in two arbitrary divisions, which are secondary research,
and primary research. This book explains the different approaches to tackling research for
beginners. When dealing with research one must look at every variable to figure out if it
benefits them to finding ones solution.
Kothari, C. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques. (2nd ed.). Delhi: New Age
International.
This book explains the purpose of research is to discover answers to questions through
the application of scientific procedures. It explains that research is an academic activity.
Research is a quest for knowledge. When one does research, they are usually trying to
find answers to specific questions.
Kumar, R. (2008). Research methodology. New Delhi: ADH Publishing.
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This book defines research as an intensive and purposeful search for knowledge and
understating of social and physical phenomena. Research can be defined in many ways
according to ones view. Research is a voyage of discovery. The definition of research
could also be a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific
topic.