Welcome to the Beloved Students of MMS1Sem 2 Topic is Research Methodology It includes at Present Four Sections Viz.

Introduction, Defining Research Problem, Research Design, Sampling Design

Contents Section 1Meaning, Objective, Types , Significance, Research Method and Methodology, Process and Criteria of Good Research

Section 2--Defining Research Problem What is Research Problem? Selecting the Problem Necessity of Defining the Problem Techniques Encountered in Defining Problem

Section 3--Research Design Meaning of Research Need for Research Need for Research Design Different Research Designs Basic Principles of Research

Section 4---Sample Design Census and Sample Implications of a Sample Design and Steps in Sampling Criteria of Selecting a Sample Procedures Different Types of Sample Design Selection of Sample Design Random Sample

Meaning of Research Search for Knowledge Scientific and Systematic Search Careful Investigation / Inquiry for new facts of Knowledge Movement from known to Unknown

Objectives Find out Hidden and Undiscovered Truth Achieve New Insights in Study (Exploratory/ Formulative ) Display Characteristics of a Particular Individual/ Situation or Group ( Descriptive) Determine the Frequency of Occurrences of Some thing(Diagnostic)

Types of Research Descriptive vs Analytical . DescriptiveSurvey, Fact Findings and Enquiries AnalyticalAnalyze Available information for Critical Evaluation Applied (Action) vs Fundamental(Basic) Research AppliedSolution for Immediate Problems Facing by Society/ Industry etc BasicGeneralization and Formulation of Theory Quantity vs QualitativeMeasurement of Quantity and Qualitative Phenomenon Conceptual ( Abstract) vs Empirical (Experience/Observations)It is Data Based Research

Research Method and Methodology R Method is a Technique Used for Conduct of Research R Methodology is a Way to Solve the Research Problem Science of Studying How Research is Done Scientifically It Includes (i) Empirical Evidence,(ii) Covers Relevant Concepts,(iii) Predicts Objective Consideration,(iv) Results Probabilistic Prediction,(v) Critical Scrutiny,(vi) Formulate General Axioms

Significance of Research Inculcates Scientific and inductive Thinking Provides Basis of All Government Policies Solves Various Operational and Planning Problems Way to Attain High Position in the Society For Professional It is a Source of Live hood

Research ProcessA Series of Actions/ steps to Carry out Research Example(i)Define Problem; (ii) Review LiteratureConcept and Theory,(iii) Previous Research Findings; (iv) Formulation Hypothesis,(v) Designing Research,(vi) Collection, (vii) Analysis (viii) Interpretation of Data and ( ix) Drafting of Report Criteria Of Good Research Formulation of Research Problem, Extensive Research Survey, Development of Working Hypotheses, Preparation of Research Design, Determination of Sample Design, Collection of Data, Execution of Project, Analysis of Data, Hypotheses Testing, Generalization and Interpretation and Preparation of Report