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Purpose and
Products of
Research
Dr.Sunil Khilari , 9850979655
Topics
Understanding Research
Possible products and outcomes of research
Finding and choosing research topics
Evaluating the purpose and products of research
Example:
Is it possible to develop a computer based product to do
X?’
Qs that arise:
What is X?
Why is it important to have a computer system to do X?
Answers involve:,
gather data about the product required
generate your own data on how and why you designed
and implemented the product
test the computer-based product
obtain user or viewer feedback
draw conclusions about effectiveness of product X
PRODUCTS OF RESEARCH
Tangible Products
Intangible Products
•Technology
•Improved Hardware
•Improved Software
Publications
•Journal Articles
•Dissertation or thesis
•Conference Papers Consultation Training
•Specialised Technical Reports
•Reports to Sponsors and Donors
•Extension Pamphlets
•Audio Visuals
Pure Research
• Consequences are conceptual
• Defines what you want to know
Applied Research
Consequences are tangible
Defines what you want to do.
Minimum items:
Problem
question
Hypothesis
goal
importance of the Research
Related work:
Research & Practice (With References)