Research Methodology Lecture 1 -minicourse- ~upd~

As you design your mini-course project, test your problem against the criteria:

A central theme is the "Cyclical Nature of Inquiry." It moves through distinct phases: Pinpointing a gap in current knowledge. Research Methodology Lecture 1 -MiniCourse-

| Dimension | Basic (Pure) Research | Applied Research | |---|---|---| | | Expand knowledge for its own sake | Solve a specific practical problem | | Context | University labs, theoretical | Industry, policy, clinical settings | | Example | “Why do neurons fire in pattern X?” | “Does drug Y reduce migraine frequency?” | | Outcome | Theories, principles | Products, procedures, decisions | As you design your mini-course project, test your

Research is a systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about presumed relations among natural phenomena. (Kerlinger, 1986) In Lecture 1, your primary goal is to

Every great discovery starts with a problem. In Lecture 1, your primary goal is to move from a to a focused problem statement . Bad Example: "I want to study social media." (Too broad)