Steps of Systematic Research

 

Systematic Research follows certain steps that are logical in order.

These steps are:

1- Understanding the nature of the problem to be studied and identifying the related area of knowledge.

2- Reviewing literature to understand how others have approached or dealt with the problem.

3- Collecting data in an organized and controlled manner so as to arrive at valid decisions.

4- Analyzing data appropriate to the problem.

5- Drawing conclusions and making generalizations.

Characteristics of Research:

Research is a process through which we attempt to achieve systematically and with the support of data the answer to a question, the resolution of a problem, or a greater understanding of a phenomenon.

This process has eight distinct characteristics:

Research…

1. Originates with a question or problem.

2. Requires a clear articulation of a goal.

3. Follows a specific plan of procedure.

4. Usually divides the principal problem into more manageable sub-problems.

5. Is guided by the specific research problem, question, or hypothesis.

6. Accepts certain critical assumptions.

7. Requires the collection and interpretation of data in attempting to resolve the problem that

initiated the research.

8. Is by its nature, cyclical; or more exactly, helical.

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What is the meaning of Research?

 

The word “research” originated from the old French word “researcher” meaning to search and search again.

It literally implies repeating a search for something and implicitly assumes that the earlier search was not exhaustive and complete in the sense that there is still scope for improvement.

Research in common parlance refers to a search for knowledge.

It may be defined as a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic/area. In fact, research is an art of scientific investigation.

The Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English lays down the meaning of research as “a careful investigation or inquiry, especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge”. Redman and Mory define research as “a systematized effort to gain new knowledge”. Some people consider research as a movement, a movement from known to unknown. It is actually a voyage of discovery.

Research is a scientific approach to answering a research question, solving a problem, or generating new knowledge through a systematic and orderly collection, organization, and analysis of information with the ultimate goal of making valuable research in decision-making.

Systematic research in any field of inquiry involves three basic operations:

1. Data collection: It refers to observing, measuring, and recording information.

2. Data Analysis: It refers to arranging and organizing the collected data so that we may be able to find out what their significance is and generalize about them.

3. Report writing: It is an inseparable part and a final outcome of a research study. Its purpose is to convey the information contained in it to the readers or audience.

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