In every education field research is a critical but scientific process. Science is a way of investigation. When we need knowledge in the depth of scope with the reliability of information, then We generally use the Research Method. Research Methods are very important & helpful tools in MSW jobs and social work research jobs to find out & analyze major types of social data.
Research Methodology: The Types of Methods
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Research Methodology In Social Work |
In Social Work: The Types of Methods here:-
(1)Introduction Of Research:-
Research is a very demanding process for any institute of higher learning. In various aspects of any professional work, research is a way of thinking and critically examining. research is more than a set of specific skills. Research is more than a set of particular scales. Research is the term divided into two parts: 're' and 'search' generally ‘re’ means again and ‘search’ means to find out. Research can be used to solve problems by being honest, and intelligent by searching for facts and their meanings.
(2)Brief meaning of Research word:-
Before seeing the definition of research in Research Methodology we learn here about the brief meaning of Research word. Research stands for the following that defines its essence.
R for - Rational way of thinking.
E for - Expert and exhaustive treatment.
S for – Search / Solution.
E for - Exactness.
A for - Analysis.
R for - Relationship of facts.
C for - Critical, cautious, constructive attitude.
H for - Honest and hard working.
(3)Social Work research definition:-
After seeing the Brief meaning of the Research word in this research methods post here we see some famous Social work research definitions to understand the research subject.
(1) Research is a careful investigation or inquiry special to search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. (According to the advanced learner's dictionary…)
(2) Research is a process of collecting and analyzing information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue. (According to Creswell….)
(3) Research adds to the existing stock of knowledge. The primary purpose of research is to discover the answer to a question through the application of scientific procedure. Because "There is no shortcut to the truth no way to gain knowledge of the universe except throws the gateway of scientific method.." says … (Karl Pearson Born March 27, 1857)
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(4)Use of Research in MSW:-
Now we will see what is necessary or use of research in the MSW Master of Social Work profession.
1- Service to society by solving unsolved problems
2- Desire to enhance social status.
3- Input for policy decision-making.
4- Intellectual satisfaction of doing some innovative work.
5- Acquire a research degree.
(5) Characteristics of Research:-
The main characteristics of Research are to gain familiarity, develop new phenomena, and explore, investigate & analyze more general issues. It gives solutions to a problem, reviews and synthesizes the existing knowledge, and constructs new procedures or systems. Reliability, validity, objectivity, generality, predictability, empirical, definiteness, systematic, replicable, and logical, are some valuable characteristics of research.
(6)Research Methodology:-
In Social Work Research Methodology has many Methods or types of solving problems, and issues, discovering statements, defining any logic, or checking reliability. On a different basis, we see here classification to understand the types of research methodology.
(1)Classification of research based on objectives/the depth of scope:-
Descriptive research
Correlational research
Explanatory research
Exploratory research
Experimental research
(2)Classification of research based on its purpose/outcome:-
Fundamental Research
Applied research
(3)Classification of research based on inquiry mode:-
Structure Research
Unstructured research
(4)Classification of research based on the idea:-
Conceptual research
Empirical research
(5)Classification of research based on inference/logic:-
Deductive research
Inductive research
(6)Classification of research based on process/the data type used:-
Quantity research
Qualitative research
(7)Classification of research based on types of search:-
Primary research
Secondary research
(7) Conclusion:-
These various kinds of research types are present in our Research Methodology. Generally, in MSW Research, we use mostly quantity research, qualitative research, descriptive research, fundamental research & applied research. Interviews, surveys, case studies, Phenomenology, etc. are some of the most adaptable approaches in MSW research.
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