Research – Defination, Purpose, Importance and Challenges
Research plays important role in our daily life. Innovations start with curiosity and research. When a person become curios about some thing and then he starts thinking and as a result new ideas are come in his mind and he do research and explore more phenomenon. In this blog you will learn about the introduction of research and its importance.
What You Know About Research
Research is a careful study of a subject to discover a new information or fact about it. Different people explain the research in different ways, According to John W. Best, “Research is considered to be the more formal, systematic, intensive process of carrying on the scientific methods of analysis. It involves a more systematic structure of investigation, usually resulting in some sort of formal record of procedures and a report of results or conclusions.”
If we study definition of research according to American Psychological Association Research involves observation, experimentation, testing, and analysis to explore the biological, cognitive, emotional, personal, and social processes or stimuli underlying human and animal behavior.
we can say that research help in the investigation, critical analysis and then provide the extraordinary knowledge.
Why We Do Research?
To answer this I will explain the purpose of research that why research is necessary. There are four main goals of research in psychology.
- Description: To observe, define, describe and categorize the phenomenon that is needed to study. For example, A teacher observe the students who use mobile phone during lectures in a class.
- Pridiction: To make the prediction on the basis of observed behavior. For example, teacher will make prediction that those students who use mobile phone will be have poor academic record as compared to others.
- Explaination: To find the cause of that specific behavior. For example, teacher will see that why students use mobile phone in a class is they don’t understand lecture or having any type of other reason.
- Application: To solve the problem and improve the condition and implementation of treatment. For example teacher will be punish students due to mobile phone usage in a class or do policy according to the main cause.
Reasons Why Research Important
There are many qualities due to which research is very important. As research is the combination of two words that is Re meaning again and ‘search” meaning to find out to explore it means that Research gives us the opportunity to find out new ideas and exploration of new phenomenon.
- Research gives us the latest new information in the form of fact and figures.
- Research enhances the thinking power of the peoples and the strong imagination of people.
- Research gives the awareness to people on the positive and as well as negative behaviors of the society.
- Research gives the solid proof to individuals of any phenomenon that we studied.
- When you get more information about any phenomenon there is a huge information comes to you and so more knowledge comes.
Applications of Research
Research is used in every field, either science, medical, or arts.
- Education: Research is used in the field of education for the learning purpose. Students read the articles and write the journal on the basis of previous literature. New theoretical frameworks are built on the basis of Research.
- Technology Development: New technologies are increasing day by day on the basis of new research. Increasing the software and hardware systems artificial intelligence these all are due to research.
- Social Development: Research is used to understand the social issues like discrimination, prejudice etc. and development of new intervention and impact of the societal issues.
- Personal Growth: Research helps to improve the personal growth includes problem solving skills, analytical thinking and as well as career development.
Conclusion
Research is a fundamental aspect of human progress, bridging the gap between curiosity and innovation. By systematically observing, analyzing, and interpreting phenomena, research uncovers new facts and contributes to the body of knowledge across various fields. Whether it’s understanding behavior, advancing technology, or solving social issues, research plays a pivotal role in enhancing individual growth and societal development. Its importance lies in fostering critical thinking, providing reliable evidence, and inspiring transformative changes for a better future.