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Research Methodology
EPH 7112
LECTURE 1: INTRODUCTION
Motivation
Professor asks students to study relationship between flame flickering and music beat
15 students said ‘yes’ 5 students said ‘no’ How did it happen?
Motivation
Condition of experiment different ‘Sensor’ biased “Planning and conducting rigorous
research and development projects in science and engineering is often very challenging”
This is our motivation
Contents
Aim of Subject Learning Outcome of Subject Assessment Scheme Definition of research Introduction to academic research Contemporary research in
Engineering and Technology
Aim of Subject
The main objectives of this course are to help students: To use information systems
effectively; To write a critical review of the
relevant literature; To identify a research problem;To develop and write a research
proposal for their discipline area;
Aim of Subject
To propose and justify an appropriate research plan for the chosen research problem;
To choose and apply an appropriate experimental design to a particular research problem, if required;
To understand and apply a range of standard techniques for instrumentation and data acquisition;
To prepare a well written and concise research thesis or report
Assessment Scheme
Group assignment Preparation of research proposal Graded as “Pass” or “Fail”
Assignment
Critical Review Research Proposal Study Model Research Ethics Case Studies Technical Writing Short assignments
Reference Books
Ranjit Kumar. "Research Methodology" Longman, 1996
Lindsay D. “A Guide to Scientific Writing” Longman, 1995
Ralph Berry. “How to write a Research Paper”, Pergamon, 1986
Gerson S J and Gerson S M. “Technical Writing Process and Product”, Prentice Hall, 1992
Coley S M and Scheinberg C A, "Proposal Writing", Newbury Sage Publications, 1990
How do you view research?
A quest for knowledge and understanding
An interesting and useful experience A course for qualification A career A style of life A way to improve quality of life An ego boost
Have you done research?
Not a new processLooking for a dream jobLooking for good apartmentBuying a cheap carFinding the love of your life …
Background
Beginning of 2nd Millennium Dark Ages – Renaissance 3G Exploration – into Africa and Asia Crusaders fight for Jerusalem Can Earth possibly be flat? Research begins ….
Background
Chinese civilization Islamic civilization Indian civilization All have contributions to research too
…
Definition of Research
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary (http://www.merriam-webster.com) careful or diligent search studious inquiry or examination; especially :
investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws
the collecting of information about a particular subject
Definition of research
Greenfield (1996): “Research is an art aided by skills of inquiry,experimental design,data collectionmeasurement and analysis
by interpretation, and by presentation”
Development
fundamentally more significant as a contributor to the success of a commercial organization
apply scientific, engineering or technological knowledge in a systematic manner to improve performance
organization growth and increase shareholder value
Development
Exploits technology created elsewhere Has a final product or process tied to it Has finite timescales in which to deliver Has finite costs for the end product Is targeted at tangible benefits for the
customer
R&D
Research is a process that acquires new knowledge
Development is a process that applies knowledge to create new devices or effects
R&D Problems
Research seeks truth Development seeks utility Industry can’t afford luxury of research Academics uninterested with
development Myopic views R&D is interdependent
R&D Problems
Research results cannot be reproduced
Data collection is haphazard Experiment methods are chaotic Trial and error … Lack records Reports are disorganized
Academic Research Problems
Very similar to R&D problems Research methodology is important In Science & Engineering, lack of
emphasis on research methodology Research methodology informal
training
Conclusions
Importance of Research Methodology Definition:
ResearchDevelopment