Explaining the Nature of Research and Its Principles

Numeracy and ICT Skills
in Research

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Explaining the nature of Research and its principles..................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
Research is a systematic study in the field of knowledge that is undertaken to establish
facts and principles. The main function of research is to develop and evaluate concepts/ theories
and also correct or expand one's perception. Current study main purpose is to provide deep
knowledge related to research and how it contribute to present the data in more effective way.
Therefore, study describe the nature and its principles of research in persuasive argument form
that helps to drawn valid conclusion.
MAIN BODY
Explaining the nature of Research and its principles
Research
Research is systematic investigation of sources/ material, or also involves original work
in answering a question. Further, Kumar (2008) stated that research is a continuous discovery
and exploration of unknown or new facts that leads to developing new ideas and improvements.
Therefore, it is actually about finding the truth through an experiment using effective scientific
methods. Overall, it is the scientific inquiry that helps to describe, explain, predict and control
the observed phenomenon.
The operational concept of research comprises framing a research questions, finding out
answers of questions, collect information which will help to find out the answer of relevant
question. Hence, research obtain knowledge for practical purpose in order to solve research
problem and also provides hard facts which also serve as a basis for planning, decision-making
and project implementation (McGraw-Hill., 2006). Beside this, a good research provide better
results and also highlights importance of conducting study as well. Moreover, it is also based
upon the logical reasoning and involves various methods that helps researcher to conduct
research in more better manner by attaining defined aim and objectives.
Nature of Research
The nature of research must be simple which implies that the procedure adopted to
undertaken an investigation which follow a certain logical sequence. Therefore, the different
steps cannot be taken in random way. Further, Clarity is another important aspect of research
which exploring causalities in relation to two variables of a study in order to generate best
results. However, in Health and Social care, it is extremely difficult to carried out research on
issues that related to human beings (Roy, 2018). Thus, it is characterized by patience and
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