FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. Lecture Notes on Research Methodology (Book 1)

      Аннотация: Fundamentals of Research Methodology is intended to help higher education students to understand the basic principles for conducting scientific research. The knowledge and understanding of research methodology will support the capacity to engage in ongoing research activities while studying and producing acceptable research projects. Additionally, the training on scientific research will help the students to nurture a scientific mindset arising from being able to think logically and critically. Fundamentals of Research Methodology is the first part (Book 1) of a Lecture Note Series on Research Methodology by the author.

Ключевые слова: ASIC CONCEPTS OF RESEARCH, The Research Process, Albert Einstein notes that “scientific research is based on, Knowledge acquired via non-scientific methods may be termed private knowledge, What is NOT a RESEARCH?, The maxim for a sound research endeavor is KISS, meaning, RESEARCH METHODS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, a. Exploratory Research – to identify and define a situation, problem or question, b. Constructive Research – tests theories and proposes solutions to a problem or question., c. Empirical Research – tests the feasibility of a solution using empirical evidence, 1. Historical research – fact-finding by using historical records and life histories., Basic vs. Applied Research, Descriptive vs. Analytical Research, CONCEPTS AND CONCEPTUALIZATION, Maintained and Testable Hypothesis, TYPES OF REASONING, OPERATIONALIZATION, Meaning Analysis, Relationships and Causation, PILLARS OF SOUND ACADEMIC RESEARCH, Keep It Short and Simple