Introduction to Research | Dr.BGR Publications
- 2. Research Research = Re + search process to discover new knowledge Scientific Method Method to attain the goal of your field
- 3. Research & development (R&D) include activities start to innovate introduce new products Familiarize novel services Note How many R&D are there in India? Currently, over 1,140 centers
- 5. Fundamental / basic research investigation on basic principles also called theoretical research Study: natural phenomenon not concerned with solving any practical problems provides a systematic vision into a problem Outcome of basic research: form the basis for applied research
- 6. Applied research Practical application helpful for basic research practical use to current activity Investigated with well-designed scientific method
- 7. Difference between Qualitative & Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Quantitative Research general in nature particularistic in nature subjective methodology objective method open-ended questions multiple choice questions needs only a few respondents needs only a many respondents data collection methods interviews focus groups literature review data collection methods experiments surveys
- 8. Government funding agencies in India All India Council for Technical Education Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Department of Atomic Energy Department of Bio-Technology Life Sciences Research Board Department for Scientific and Industrial Research Department of Science and Technology Indian Council of Medical Research Ministry of Environment and Forests Waste to Energy