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Research -  Main Goal of Research: To find answers to questions using scientific methods. Basically, to discover the truth about things we don't know yet. Specific Research Goals (Different Types of Research): Even though every research project is unique, most research aims can be grouped into these types: Exploratory Research (or Formulative Research): Goal: To get to know something new or understand it better. To gain familiarity with a topic or get new insights . When to use it: When you don't know much about something and want to explore it and learn the basics. Think of it like: Exploring a new place for the first time. You're just trying to get a feel for it, see what's there, and understand the landscape. Descriptive Research: Goal: To describe something accurately . To show the characteristics of a person, a place, a situation, or a group. When to use it: When you want to paint a clear picture of what something is like, who is involved, what's hap...

 Introduction What is Research? Basically, it's like searching for knowledge . Think of it as: Looking for information about something specific. Like a detective trying to solve a mystery! Different Ways to Say "Research": Common way: Just "searching for knowledge." More formal way: "Scientific and systematic search for information on a topic." (Means it's organized and uses a method). Fancy way: "Art of scientific investigation." (Sounds important!). Dictionary says: "Careful investigation to find new facts in any area of knowledge." Redman & Mory say: "Organized effort to get new knowledge." Another idea: "Moving from what we know to what we don't know ." Like an adventure of discovery! Why do we do Research? We are naturally curious ! When we see something unknown, we...

Here’s a simple and clear explanation of the research concepts you asked about: Procedure , Questionnaire , Survey , Experiments , Design of Survey and Experiments , Sampling , Merits and Demerits of Sampling , Control Observations , and Sampling Errors . I’ll break it down step by step with examples to make it easy to understand. Key Terms Explained Procedure What It Is: A procedure is the step-by-step plan you follow to conduct research. Simple Explanation: Think of it as a recipe for your research—just like cooking, you need clear steps to get it right. Example: If you’re doing a survey, the procedure might include writing questions, picking people to ask, collecting answers, and analyzing them. Questionnaire What It Is: A questionnaire is a set of written questions used to gather information from people. Simple Explanation: It’s like a form or quiz you give people to find out what they think or know. Example: A teacher might use a questionnaire asking students, “What’s your f...