Nature of Research

Describe the nature of research using its characteristics.
Research has been defined in a number of different ways, and while there are
similarities, there does not appear to be a single, all-encompassing definition that is
embraced by all who engage in it.
One definition of research is used by the OECD, "Any creative systematic activity
undertaken in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man,
culture and society, and the use of this knowledge to devise new applications."
Another definition of research is given by John W. Creswell, who states that "research is
a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our
understanding of a topic or issue". It consists of three steps: pose a question, collect
data to answer the question, and present an answer to the question.
Research involves studying in-depth any issue or subject in order to enhance knowledge
or solve a problem faced by an organization.
The major characteristics of research according to its nature are;
 Objective
 Control
 Generalizability
 Without Personal Bias
 Systematical
 Reproducible
 The problem needs to be solved.
 Logical
 Replicable
 Nature and Features of Research
Objective
Research should have objectives and it must answer what we are going to achieve
through this research and all the objectives should be based on the questions
specifically not in a descriptive way.
Setting up objectives requires the formulation of a proper hypothesis, otherwise, there

may be a lack of congruence between the research questions and the hypothesis.
Control
Research should be based on the selective hypothesis not outside the topic and
research objective. We should be following the required format of research for a better
paper or research presentation. A researcher should have control over the research
topics.
Generalizability
Generalizability is the measure of how useful the outcomes of a study are for a wider
group of people or situations. A study has good generalizability if the results are broadly
applicable to various kinds of people.
Research Should be Done Without Personal Biases
Biasesness on the research reflects it as bad research and an incomplete version of the
documentation. You have to be free from biasedness and should follow the planned
steps as well. A researcher should follow the methodology and not use personal
perception to change the data and manipulate the results.
Systematic
Research is done on the basis of planning not just on random research, reading, and
writing techniques. It does have a methodology it does and it should follow the
systematic rules and steps for completing the research. Research should follow the
steps serially to make it fruitful and better.
Reproducible
A researcher should be able to get approximately the same results by using an identical
methodology if the investigation is conducted on a population having characteristics
similar to the earlier study.
Problem Needs to be Solved
Research should solve the problem of the hypothesis. It should identify the problems
and investigates every aspect in depth.
Logical
For the research, it’s a tough job to give the proper and logical basis and informational
sources. Research does not only present the result on the basis of interpretation but
proves those results using various logics.
Replicable
Multiple research on the same topic could enhance the reliability of the research and its
results. It validates the accuracy and the reliability of the theory or the hypothesis.
Conclusion
Research should be conducted in a manner where it has to provide the facts and prove
the things as it has defined or lineup for the investigation.
REFERENCES
Cooper, Harris M. (1998). Synthesizing Research: A Guide for Literature Reviews. Applied
Dellinger, Amy B.; Leech, Nancy L. (2007). "Toward a Unified Validation Framework in Mixed
Methods Research". Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 1 (4): 309–
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Galvan, José L. (2015). Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and
Behavioral Sciences (6th ed.). Pyrczak Publishing. ISBN 978-1936523375.
Social Research Methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-

0761913481.
Creswell, John W. (2013). "Review of the Literature". Research Design. Qualitative,

Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE
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Describe the nature of research using its characteristics.

The major characteristics of research according to its nature are;

Setting up objectives requires the formulation of a proper hypothesis, otherwise, there

Research Should be Done Without Personal Biases

Problem Needs to be Solved

Cooper, Harris M. (1998). Synthesizing Research: A Guide for Literature Reviews. Applied

Social Research Methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-

Creswell, John W. (2013). "Review of the Literature". Research Design. Qualitative,

Dellinger, Amy B. (2005). "Validity and the Review of Literature". Research in the

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