With research we seek to understand why things behave in certain way, or what makes people buy a particular product. Infect research is a process which unraveling the facts underlying the phenomenon. Thus, it is the simple process to look at phenomenon again and again from different dimensions. The purpose of research in academic writing is to provide knowledge that will permit the educator to achieve his goals by the most effective methods. It is that activity which is directed towards the development of science of behavior in educational situation. An effective research is not merely a search for truth, but it should be a prolonged, intensive, purposeful search. In the last analysis, research constitutes a method for the discovery of truth which is really a method of critical thinking. It comprises defining and redefining problems; formulating hypothesis or suggested solutions; collecting, organizing and evaluating data; making deduction and reaching conclusions; and last carefully testing the conclusions to determine whether they fit the formulating hypothesis
Explain basic research terminology and the various directions of research?
Longitudinal: it is concerned with complete information of the phenomenon from its genesis up to its fruits. Basically it is a time sense approach. It employs the following three methods of research: Historical method, Genetic method, and Case- study method. Cross- sectional: it is concerned with the information of any aspect of the phenomenon in the existing situation. It employs the following three methods of research: Survey method Experimental method Casual- comparative or Ex- Post Facto method.
What are the differences between primary and secondary research?
A Primary research is the only repository of an historical datum, like an original record of an important occasion, an eye witness description of an event. Primary research is