Research

=Research (GWU EMSE 216-8000)=

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Research is "a process of exploration and discovery pursuing answers to questions or problems using a repeatable, scientific methodology (Ternes 2011 citing Salkind, 1991; Cooper and Emory, 1995).

"Research can be defined as the search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, with an open mind, to establish novel facts, usually using a scientific method. The primary purpose for applied research (as opposed to basic research) is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe." [3]

"The goal of the research process is to produce new knowledge. This process takes three main forms (although, as previously discussed, the boundaries between them may be obscure.):
 * Exploratory research, which structures and identifies new problems
 * Constructive research, which develops solutions to a problem
 * Empirical research, which tests the feasibility of a solution using empirical evidence

"Research can also fall into two distinct types:
 * Primary research (collection of data that does not yet exist)
 * Secondary research (summary, collation and/or synthesis of existing research)" [4]

From an EMSE perspective ... [ ToDo ]


 * Research Continuum: Theory and Benchmarks | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | Applied Research
 * After the initial search for a topic (grazing), want to do directed research.
 * Original (doctoral) research
 * Unique - no one else has done before
 * Significant - per a tribunal of three professors
 * Contributes to academic body of knowledge - from a theoretical perspective


 * Sources**
 * 1) EMSE 8000
 * 2) Dr. Julie Ryan, March 8, 2011
 * 3) [|http://www.answers.com/topic/research-3#ixzz1GUkYqjvv]
 * 4) Research. Wikipedia on Answers.Com. Downloaded March 13, 2011 11:54 from [|http://www.answers.com/topic/research-3#Historical_method]
 * 5) From Ternes' disseration (Confirming the Stankosky Knowledge Management Framework) Glossary of Terms, p. xxix

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