COP2 lecture-what is research

Where good ideas come from  by Stephen Johnson
idea driven research

stimulated approach
conscious or sub conscious search for inspiration from an external repertoire:in the surrounding media, in discussing, libraries etc.

systematic approach
this is based on the systematic collection and modification of components, characteristics and means of expression such as by structuring, restructuring, replacing, adding, mirroring, reproducing.(a process)

intuitive approach
this is the development of thought process which is primarily based on internalised perceptions and knowledge, that is to say an internal repertoire. this type of thought orioles may occur spontaneously, without being evoked especially. this is actually a systematic...

research is the process of finding facts. facts lead to knowledge. research is done by using what is already known 

research is driven by questions

collecting information, variety of sources including books, journals and the internet. also by carrying out experiments and talking to people and the analysis of this information.

primary research
research that is developed and collected for a specific end use to generate or solve a specific problem
research that involves the collection of data that does not yet exist
new stuff that you find that doesn't exist yet

secondary research
published or record data that have already been collected for some purpose other than the current study
the analysis of research that has been collected at an earlier point in time for reasons unrelated to the current project.
using things that have already been found

quantitate research
deals with facts figures an measurements and produces data which can be readily analysed. measurable data is gathered from a wide range of sources
generated numerical data or can be converted into numbers
the gathering and analysis of measurable data
red arch that is objective and relies on statistical analysis such as surveys

qualitative research 
explored and tries to understand peoples believe experiences, attitude, behaviour, and interactions. to generated non numerical data. the best known methods of inquiry included in depth interviews focus groups documentary analysis and participant observations
non numerical data. through interviews, conversations,
capturing peoples thoughts and emotions and being involved and document it.
a way of studying people or systems by interacting with and observing the subjects regularly.
gives and idea about the perceptions or views.

information is the result of processing manipulating and organising data in a way that adds to the knowledge of the person receiving it.

information should be sufficient competent relevant and useful
need a breadth of sufficient information


methodologies

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