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UNRM301 Research Basic Concepts 110611
UNRM301 Research Basic Concepts 110611
To re-search
To re-examine
To investigate
To test
To enquire
CONCEPT OF RESEARCH contd.
The concept of research in the Bible
Deut. 13:12-14 – enquire, search, ask diligent
questions, analyze and conclude
Jer. 17.10 The Lord search the heart and test the mind
1 Thess. 5:21 – Prove all things and hold fast that
which is true
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
Research is an investigative process of finding reliable
solution to a problem through a systematic selection,
collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to
the problem
in order words research is all activities that makes us
discover new knowledge about things around us.
PROCESS OF RESEARCH
Identifying a problem
Defining the problem in precise terms in unambiguous
terms
Stating the problems in form of research questions and
research hypotheses
Designing the research
Collecting data
Analyzing data
PROCESS OF RESEARCH
contd.
Interpretation of data
Drawing conclusion
Making recommendations
PURPOSE OF RESEARCH
To test what you already know
To understand the other side of an issue
To establish reliable guide
To expand knowledge
To predict, explain and interpret a behaviour
To provide solution to a problem
CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH
. Classification by purpose
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