What is research

Research in simple words means to search once already done searched thing again. It’s like finding a new angle in an already discovered thing. Here is a technical definition of research:

Any honest attempt to study a problem systematically or to add to man’s knowledge of a problem may be regarded as research.

Anything that ignites man’s curiosity to find a solution problem is called research

Or

Something that was first unknown to human beings but by constant struggle and hard work they achieved it and is now known to human kind is called research.

Why we felt the need for research:

  • We are just walking in the dark cave to search for something we even do not know is there or not.
  • If we find that thing we are successful otherwise we have to try another cave or make it clear that what we are finding is really what we know in mind.
  • Sometimes we have it in front of our eyes but as we don’t have a clear definition of that thing or sketch of that thing in mind so we miss that thing and walk through the cave.
  • Sometimes we find something of more interest when we are searching for something else.
  • All these thoughts and findings of a human being led to the discovery of research.

Importance of research:

Research serves multiple purposes and plays an important role in our lives.

  • It’s the source of discoveries every day. Curiosity it drives is doing wonders for human beings.
  • With the help of research, we can make informed decisions and decisions that are backed up by research are always safe and give tremendous results.
  • Research encourages scientists to make educated guesses about something and then later on prove it with constant hard work and motivation. If we see success all over today it’s because someone back then a few decades back made an educated guess.
  • Difficult concepts are now getting easier just we are unfolding a lot of mysteries with the help of research.

Types of research:

Some types of research are:

  • First is Basic research
  • The second is Applied research
  • The third is Quantitative research
  • Fourth is Qualitative research

Conclusion:

Next time when your inner researcher jumps outside you, Tell him to first understand the basics of research then he can do wonders with it. But patience and hard work are the key to success.