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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESEARCH, SEARCH, AND RE-SEARCH

2012-01-01T01:22:00.000+04:00

(Muhammad Azeem –January 1, 2012)

The very first question which comes to our mind is about the difference between Research and Search.

Generally speaking, “SEARCH” means looking for something, and by “RESEARCH” we may say it as looking into something.
When we use concept of research in an academic activity, it involves both. Researchers not only find the missing links in their thoughts and so called hypothesis, but they also look into the matter to discover the justifications for their outputs.

According to the definition given in dictionary.com, viewed on January 1, 2012, "Research is a diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc."

The word Re-Search is the repetition of the search activities, and it is different from the word Research.

Definition given by Paul D. Leedy and Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, in their book “Practical Research Planning And Design", 8th edition; “Research is a systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information(data) in order to increase our understanding of the phenomenon about which we are interested or concerned..” They also included following eight distinct characteristics about research project:

Research originates with a question or problem.
Research requires clear articulation of a goal.
Research requires a specific plan for proceeding.
Research usually divides the principal problem into more manageable sub problems.
Research is guided by the specific research problem, question, or hypothesis.
Research accepts certain critical assumptions.
Research requires the collection and interpretation of data in an attempt to resolve the problem that initiated the research.
Research is, by its nature, cyclical or, more exactly, helical.

In my opinion, Research is a set of independent strategies to expand knowledge. These strategies are taken up by individuals and groups in order to reach some acceptable conclusions. Each conclusion becomes hallmark in the journey of intellectual development.

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T23:52:00.003+04:00

Wishing you all a very happy new year.

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Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies (IGCSE)

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FASCINATING WORLD OF RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC WRITING

2011-12-17T08:04:00.001+04:00

(Muhammad Azeem –December 17, 2011)

Anyone, who sets out on the journey of research and academic writing can face number of concepts, confusions, and technicalities.
In the beginning the main questions would be like;

Why we use word “Research” instead of “Search”?
What is the difference between research and investigation?
What is the difference between thesis and report? etc.

After getting satisfactory answers to these questions we enter the world of many new complexities like;

What is plagiarism?
What is literature review?
What are formats?
What is referencing?
What is problem statement?
What is hypothesis?
What is inductive and deductive reasoning?
What is theoretical framework? etc.

The job has not yet finished. Answers to above questions are actually qualifying you to step up the ladder and face some technicalities in this field. They are like;

What is research design?
What is questionnaire?
How can I determine sample size?
What is non-parametric statistics?
What is inferential statistics?
What is test of hypothesis?
And many more.

When I started working, I went through all stages mentioned above. My learning was refined further as I had to teach research methodology to undergraduate students, and to supervise their final thesis. I had one advantage and that was my statistics and mathematics background. That really motivated me and helped in discovering answers to many questions and confusions. But, it does not mean that researcher should be a statistician. It can be an added advantage. Thanks to modern IT tools and software like SPSS, SAS, MS Excel, Minitab, Magastat etc., which have brought conveniences in the life of researcher.

The good news is that research is not something like passing an examination, or preparing for a comprehensive viva. It is really a journey, which is full of enjoyments and pleasure. It never ends. More you drive through, more you discover, and many more you still need to discover. It is amazing and every discovery will take you to higher level of confidence and nobility.

I will share my learning through this site, and try to explain answers to common questions that may help many new learners and researchers in their academic writing and real life research problems.This should not be understood in a way as if I am going to write an online book. I will gather such resources or information, which may give you some fundamental clarities and they may need further exploration on your part.

New Format

2011-12-16T15:39:00.001+04:00

I have deleted some old pages which were not frequently updated.
The current links are shown in the header navigation bar. Contents in these pages will be added gradually. New look is more focused towards my line of expertise. Purpose of this site is to provide information to my students and readers in their relevant sections.

Happy New Year

2011-01-02T09:59:00.001+04:00

Wishing you all a very happy new year.

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2010-12-04T20:07:00.001+04:00

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Counselling and review session for Business Statistics-MBA Semester fall 2010

2010-11-20T01:58:00.003+04:00

A counselling session has been scheduled for business statistics course in MBA. The class link has been uploaded to your course site. Log in to to your course page and find the link in week 7.

Welcome to Fall Semester 2010

2010-09-27T08:38:00.005+04:00

I appreciate your efforts to enroll for Managerial Economics, Statistical Methods, and Macroeconomics courses in this semester. I am sure that you will get best out of the resources available to me in these units. At the same time I am expecting utmost involvement from all students in order to make the learning process successful. Learning resources are accessible through my course site(moodle learning environment). You will get the log in details through email. Please make sure the information about your contact numbers and email address is up-to-date and submitted to my record. In addition to the formal class room teaching, each student will be required to spend some time for online learning activities. These include participation in discussion forums, online lesson activity, quizzes, assignments, surveys, etc. The questions and confusions during the semester will be discussed during counseling sessions. These sessions will be organized according to the convenience of participants.

Wishing you best of luck and good health.

Semester End

2010-09-14T20:02:00.002+04:00

Summer semester 2010 is now closed. All students are advised to finish their submissions before the terminal examination. You may review your grade book on course site and find the incomplete task and rework instruction.

EID MUBARAK

2010-09-10T09:35:00.001+04:00

Wising all very happy Eid. May Allah bring peace and prosperity in your life.
EID MUBARAK

Introduction to Six Sigma

2010-08-16T21:47:00.002+04:00

The course on the Introduction to Six Sigma will be ready by the mid of the September 2010. The course delivery will be through VLE (virtual learning environment called Moodle). Those students who have already completed the STSS(Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma) will automatically be transferred to this course. The ID and PW will be delivered to their email address. For direct entry to the course you may write at:
azmeco@gmail.com,
admin@educationpyramid.com.

Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma Session-9

2010-06-25T07:59:00.000+04:00

Please click the following link to enter the class. This is not a public class. Only registered students can join the session. Class is scheduled at 10:30 A.M Friday June 25, 2010.

STSS-9

Counselling and Review Session-(Final)

2010-06-09T20:36:00.003+04:00

Click the following link to join the session:

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Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma Session-8

2010-05-28T10:00:00.001+04:00

Please click the following link to enter the class. This is not a public class. Only registered students can join the session. Class is scheduled at 9:00 A.M Friday June 11, 2010.

STSS-8

Counselling and review session on lecture 6 and lecture 7(Managerial Economics)

2010-05-20T13:44:00.003+04:00

The link has been posted in the course Moodle site. Go to the sections in lecture-6 and lecture-7 respectively. Click any one of these links and join the session.

Statistical Techniques for six sigma session-7

2010-05-20T12:49:00.002+04:00

Please click the following link to enter the class. This is not a public class. Only registered students can join the session. Class is scheduled at 10:30 A.M Friday May 21, 2010..

STSS-7

Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma Session-6

2010-05-14T09:29:00.001+04:00

Please click the following link to enter the class. This is not a public class. Only registered students can join the session. Class is scheduled at 10:30 A.M Friday May 14, 2010..

STSS-6

Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma Session-5

2010-05-06T21:37:00.001+04:00

Please click the following link to enter the class. This is not a public class. Only registered students can join the session.Class is scheduled at 10:30 A.M Friday May 7, 2010..

STSS-5

Statistical Techniques for Six Sigma Session-4

2010-04-30T10:00:00.001+04:00

Please click the following link to enter the class. This is not a public class. Only registered students can join the session.Class is scheduled at 10:00 A.M Friday April 30, 2010..

STSS-4

Counselling and Review Session for Managerial Economics (MBA)

2010-04-21T20:02:00.002+04:00

This is a counselling and review session for MBA student studying in the current semester. In order to join the class click the link given in the 5th week of Managerial Economics Course Page on Moodle Site. Session is scheduled at 11:00 A.M Friday April 23, 2010.

Statistical Techniques For Six Sigma Session-3

2010-04-21T19:56:00.004+04:00

Please click the following link to enter the class. This is not a public class. Only registered students can join the session.Class is scheduled at 10:00 A.M Friday April 23, 2010..
STSS-3