Introduction to Research methodology

Type of Research

Mr.S.T.T.Tharshan
MDS (Col),Pg Dip in Guidance and counseling (MKU)BA Gandiam Social work(GRI)
Training Officer
National institute of Social Development
Ph no:0776750261,E.mail:tdnisd@gmail.com,fb:thavarasatharshan
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Steps1: a phenomenon that address an educational issues Steps2:Purpose fully selection individuals

Steps6:Validate the accurate story Steps3:Collect the story from the individuals

Steps5:Rewrite the story about the experience Steps4:Re story or retell the story while
collaborating with the story teller
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Quantitative Qualitative

Survey Case study

Content Analysis in-depth interview

Analysis of record data Focus Group discussion

Observation Observation

Experiment Ethnography