Research Methodology is a way to find out the result of a given problem on a specific matter or problem that is also referred as research problem. In Methodology, researcher uses different criteria for solving/searching the given research problem. Different sources use different type of methods for solving the problem. If we think about the word “Methodology”, it is the way of searching or solving the research problem. (Industrial Research Institute, 2010).
According to Goddard & Melville (2004), answering unanswered questions or exploring which currently not exist is a research. The Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of current English lays down the meaning of research as a careful investigation or inquiry especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. Redmen & Mory (2009), define research as a systematized effort to gain new knowledge.
Research Methodology: The process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making business decisions. The methodology may include publication research, interviews, surveys and other research techniques, and could include both present and historical information.
In Research Methodology, researcher always tries to search the given question systematically in our own way and find out all the answers till conclusion. If research does not work systematically on problem, there would be less possibility to find out the final result. For finding or exploring research questions, a researcher faces lot of problems that can be effectively resolved with using correct research methodology (Industrial Research Institute, 2010).
References
Industrial Research Institute (2010) Research management. Michigan: Industrial Research Institute
Goddard, W & Melville, S. (2004). Research Methodology: An Introduction. Lansdowne: Juta and Company Ltd.
Redman, L. V & Mory, A. V. H. (2009). The Romance of Research. Baltimore: TheWilliams & Wilkins Co