RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Definition of Research
Research means a systematic investigation in the field of knowledge to discover or establish facts or principles. It also means a fresh approach to a subject or interpretation of facts.
- New Standard Encyclopedia:Research is a systematic investigation for the purpose of gaining new knowledge. In a broad sense, research is any study that leads to new knowledge for the person doing research.
- Oxford English Dictionary:Research is a search or investigation directed to the discovery of some facts by careful consideration or study of a subject, a course critical or scientific enquiry.