Research is an ORGANIZED and SYSTEMATIC way of

FINDING ANSWERS to QUESTIONS.

SYSTEMATIC because there is a definite set of procedures and

steps which you will follow. There are certain things in the
research process which are always done in order to get the most
accurate results.
ORGANIZED in that 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.
FINDING ANSWERS is the end of all research. 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.
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
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