Forum Discussion - 1

Prepared by:
Dr. Ali Fallahchay
 What is Research?
•Research is the systematic study of materials and
sources in order to establish facts and reach new
conclusions.
•The purpose of research, in a thesis or
dissertation, is to either create or test a theory. As
an equivocal term, research simply means a
production of knowledge.
 What is the purpose of research?

1. To answer a question

2. Solve a problem

3. Create knowledge
 Thesis Vs. Dissertation
• A thesis is a scholarly document that is written
for obtaining a Master’s degree in the
candidate’s academic discipline. The
contribution to knowledge of a thesis can be in
the nature of an incremental improvement or
building blocks in an area of knowledge, or the
application of known techniques in a new area.
Sometimes, it is called theory-verifying as it
shows how a particular theoretical framework is
proven to be effective in a certain particular
problem area.
• A dissertation, on the other hand, is a larger
scholarly document written and submitted by
graduate students as a requirement in obtaining a
doctoral degree.
• It investigates a more difficult problem or concern
to be resolved.
• It aims to uncover new knowledge through the
discovery of new facts, the formulation of new
theories or an innovative reinterpretation of known
data and established area.
 Research is Classified

• According to methodology

• According to proponent

• According to application

• According to goals and objectives

 Kinds of Research
According to methodology research is classified as
follows:
1. Quantitative research:
It is an empirical research wherein the researcher
explores relationships using numeric data. It emphasizes
the measurement and analysis of causal relationships
between variables. Proponents of quantitative research
claims that their work is done from within a value-free
framework.
2. Qualitative research:
It is an empirical research in which the researcher
explores a phenomenon using textual, descriptive
narrative rather than numerical data.
There are different kinds of qualitative research:
i. Biography
ii. Case study
iii. Ethnography
iv. Grounded theory
v. Phenomenology
 Title of the Research

• The title of a thesis or dissertation should be written

in a declarative form.
• The title should be simple and clear.
• The title should be both concise and informative. It
should capture the essence of what the research is
all about and where and with whom it is conducted.
 Assignment

1. Research about Quantitative and Qualitative

research. Explain their difference.

2. Research and Explain about 5 different kinds of

qualitative research.

3. Submit at least 5 titles for your thesis.

Note:
• Deadline for submission of assignment 1 &2 is
One week.
• Deadline for Assignment 3 is 2 weeks.
• Submit your Reports to me through LMS portal.