Research Methodology for Beginners Aka the Research Process (a-Z) Part 1
Research Methodology for Beginners aka The Research Process (A-Z)
(Part One)
Saturday 2nd February 2013
S. Akinmayọwa Lawal
Indigo Postgraduate Researcher and Doctoral Candidate Centre for Global Health, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland. Email: lawals@tcd.ie
Outline of Presentation (1)
• • • • • • • • • What is Research? The Research Spectrum (Types of Research) Differences in Research Spectrum Approaches in Research Methodology Modes of Conducting Research Choosing a Research Topic? What is a Research Problem? Sources of the Research Problem Why the research Problem before the Objective
Outline of Presentation (2)
• • • • • • • • • Selecting an Objective of the Study Research Question Significance of the Study Scope of the Study Research Hypotheses Types of hypotheses Research Assumptions Clarifying Concepts (Definition of Terms) International Research Agencies
What is Research?
Research is an endeavour to study or obtain knowledge through the use of a systematic approach with the intent of clarification.
Research is a systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to knowledge (Olayinka, Taiwo, Raji-Oyelade and Farai, 2006).
Research is a systematic thinking strategy which involves a planned and formalised collection, analysis and interpretation of data for problem solving.
The research process is a formalised procedure which includes:
• • • • Identifying and defining the problem Reviewing existing literature Formulating appropriate research questions and hypothesis Collecting relevant data to answer the research questions or test the hypotheses • Analysing the data to answer the research question or to test the hypotheses • Drawing necessary inference or conclusion based on the outcome of the analysis
The Research Spectrum (Types of Research)
Basic Research • This encompasses theoretical, experimental or practical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge without a specific application in view.
(Part One)
Saturday 2nd February 2013
S. Akinmayọwa Lawal
Indigo Postgraduate Researcher and Doctoral Candidate Centre for Global Health, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland. Email: lawals@tcd.ie
Outline of Presentation (1)
• • • • • • • • • What is Research? The Research Spectrum (Types of Research) Differences in Research Spectrum Approaches in Research Methodology Modes of Conducting Research Choosing a Research Topic? What is a Research Problem? Sources of the Research Problem Why the research Problem before the Objective
Outline of Presentation (2)
• • • • • • • • • Selecting an Objective of the Study Research Question Significance of the Study Scope of the Study Research Hypotheses Types of hypotheses Research Assumptions Clarifying Concepts (Definition of Terms) International Research Agencies
What is Research?
Research is an endeavour to study or obtain knowledge through the use of a systematic approach with the intent of clarification.
Research is a systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to knowledge (Olayinka, Taiwo, Raji-Oyelade and Farai, 2006).
Research is a systematic thinking strategy which involves a planned and formalised collection, analysis and interpretation of data for problem solving.
The research process is a formalised procedure which includes:
• • • • Identifying and defining the problem Reviewing existing literature Formulating appropriate research questions and hypothesis Collecting relevant data to answer the research questions or test the hypotheses • Analysing the data to answer the research question or to test the hypotheses • Drawing necessary inference or conclusion based on the outcome of the analysis
The Research Spectrum (Types of Research)
Basic Research • This encompasses theoretical, experimental or practical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge without a specific application in view.
References: Thank You!