Research Methodology

Research MethodologyResearch Methodology

By

Prof. Dr, Vidhu Mohan

587-D, Sector -21, Panchkula

Ph: 0172-2586676

Scientific inquiryScientific inquiry

• Man has always been eager to explain and understand the natural phenomena to the best of his ability.

• There is reliance on empirical evidence or personal experience for scientific inquiry.

• This inquiry in due course of time became more systematic and logical.

Scientific inquiryScientific inquiry

• The first systematic and logical approach could be attributed to Aristotle and Greeks.

• This gave rise to Deductive Logic. It is a relationship between a major premise (a self evident assumption), a minor premise ( previously established by metaphysical truth or dogma, concerning a relationship), and a conclusion.

Method of ScienceMethod of Science

• Identification & Definition of the problem.

• Formulation of a hypothesis– a hunch, an assumption or an intelligent guess.

• Collection, organization & analysis of data.

• Formulation of Conclusion.

• Verification, rejection or modifications of the hypothesis.

Prerequisites of Scientific Prerequisites of Scientific ResearchResearch

•Diligence, Meticulousness, Diligence, Meticulousness, Perfectionism.Perfectionism.•Logical Reasoning & Logical Reasoning & Interpretations.Interpretations.•Painstaking Observation.Painstaking Observation.•Skillful Hypothesis building.Skillful Hypothesis building.


• Careful Designing & Sampling.

• Control of Variables.

• Choice of Tools/ Tests.

• Precision in Data Collection.

• Developing a scientific temper.


• Applicability of Research Findings.

• Capacity to add New Information.

• Ethical Consideration- - Honesty in research data

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