1. Dr Kishor Bhanushali
Associate Professor
Unitedworld School of Business
Mob:

2. Content……… Introduction of the Research Thinking like a researcher
Ethics in Research and Research process
Contemporary Research Trends
Research Proposal
Research design
Measurement and Scaling in Research,
Research Methodology – Objectives and Variables Identification, Hypotheses Formulation

3. What is Research…………? Search for knowledge
Scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic
Systematized effort to gain new knowledge
Movement from the known to the unknown
An original contribution to the existing stock of knowledge making for its advancement
Objective and systematic method of finding solution to a problem is research

4. Defining Research……..
Clifford Woody: “research comprises defining and redefining problems, formulating hypothesis or suggested solutions; collecting, organizing and evaluating data; making deductions and reaching conclusions; and at last carefully testing the conclusions to determine whether they fit the formulating hypothesis”

5. What is objective of research…..?
Familiarity with a phenomenon or to achieve new insights into it (exploratory or formulative)
Understand the characteristics of a particular individual, situation or a group (descriptive)
Frequency of occurrence and its association (diagnostic)
Causal relationship between variables (hypothesis-testing)

6. What is research methodology….?
Research methodology is a way to systematically solve the research problem. It may be understood as a science of studying how research is done scientifically. In it we study the various steps that are generally adopted by a researcher in studying his research problem along with the logic behind them
When we talk of research methodology we not only talk of the research methods but also consider the logic behind the methods we use in the context of our research study and explain why we are using a particular method or technique and why we are not using others so that research results are capable of being evaluated either by the researcher himself or by others.

9. Characteristics of Research
It gathers new knowledge or data from primary or first-hand sources.
It places emphasis upon the discovery of general principles.
It is an exact systematic and accurate investigation.
It uses certain valid data gathering devices.
It is logical and objective.
The researcher resists the temptation to seek only the data that support his hypotheses.
The researcher eliminates personal feelings and preferences.
It endeavors to organize data in quantitative terms.
Research is patient and unhurried activity.
The researcher is willing to follow his procedures to the conclusions that may be unpopular and bring social disapproval.
Research is carefully recorded and reported.
Conclusions and generalizations are arrived at carefully and cautiously.

10. Research Thinking
A sound philosophy of social studies as the basis of research
Research is based on insight and imagination
Research requires an inter-disciplinary approach
Research usually employs deductive reasoning process
Research should come out of a desire to do things better
Research is not as exact as research in physical science
Research is not the field of the specialist only
Research generally requires inexpensive material
Research is based on the subjectivity and intangibility of social phenomena
Research is based on inter dependence of causes and effect
Research cannot be a mechanical process

11. Criteria of Good Research
Clearly defined purpose of the research
Clearly stated the research procedure used
Carefully planned procedural design
Frankness in research report
Adequate analysis of data
Justified conclusions
Experience, reputation and integrity of researcher
Good research is systematic
Good research is logical
Good research is empirical
Good research is replicable

12. Good Researcher……. He should be sensitive in his nature.
He should be problem-minded.
He should have mastery on the area and should have specialization in the field studied.
He should have a scientific outlook about the area.
He should have deep insight into the educational process.
He should be able to think reflectively on the field studied.
He should have tolerance and patience.
He should be interested in the field studied.
He should be honest and devotee to his work.
He should have the curiosity to find out something new or to answer some questions which are still to be answered.

13. Problems Encountered by Researchers in India
The lack of a scientific training in the methodology of research
Insufficient interaction between the university research departments on one side and business establishments, government departments and research institutions on the other side
Lack of confidence of business units on researchers
Overlapping research studies
Lack of code of conduct for researchers
Difficulty of adequate and timely secretarial assistance
Unsatisfactory library management
Difficulty in availability of data and data quality
Problem of conceptualization

14. How to select research problem….?
Novelty and avoidance of unnecessary duplications.
Importance for the field represented and implementation
Interest, intellectual curiosity, and drive.
Training and personal qualifications.
Availability of data and method.
Special equipment and working conditions.
Approachability of the sample.
Sponsorship and administrative cooperation.
Hazards, penalties and handicaps.
Cost and returns.
Time factor.

15. Think……. Is the problem really important?
Is the problem interesting to others?
Is the chosen problem a real problem?
Does the problem display originality and creativeness?
Am I really concerned with finding the solution?
Am I able to state hypotheses from the problem in a testable form?
Will I learn something new from this problem?
Do I understand the relationship of this specific problem to the broader problem area?
Will be able to select a sample from which I can generalize to some population?
Will some other intelligent person be able to replicate the study?
Will my proposed data-gathering instruments actually give the Information which I want?
Is the study, including the application of its results, practical?

16. Ethics in Research Honesty Objectivity Integrity Carefulness Openness
Respect for Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Responsible Publication
Responsible Mentoring
Respect for colleagues
Social Responsibility
Non-Discrimination
Competence
Legality
Voluntary participation

17. Unitedworld School of Business
Dr Kishor Bhanushali
Associate Professor
Unitedworld School of Business
Mob: