In research, a question that can be answered by collecting data from observation and experience is called an empirical question. Such questions are addressed by a corresponding type of study called empirical research which is concerned with actual events and phenomena.The data collected from this observation or experiment is called empirical evidence which is then […]

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Even those not pursuing a research paper but have a background in Computer Science should be curious about the IEEE and its publications. IEEE publishes the leading journals, transactions, letters, and magazines in electrical engineering, computing, biotechnology, telecommunications, power and energy, and dozens of other technologies which are recognized in the larger academic community and […]

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Hello Chennai Folks! A PhD is not just a degree, it is a journey. A journey which research scholars or PhD aspirants look forward to. But the path is not simple, it is full of hardships, full of obstacles which you’ll have to overcome being a fighter as the final outcome is way too wonderful […]

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Research methodology, the body of a thesis, provides an overview of methods, tools used to collect the data, sampling techniques and mode of data analysis used in the study. Since this section provides validity & reliability of the study, it should be made comprehensible to readers. Research methodology can be crafted either by following the […]

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Data analysis, regarded as the backbone of research, provides insights into meaningful information/data required to arrive at significant findings. Typically, the data include variables (quantitative or qualitative) such as price, income, performance, knowledge, etc. These data, via measurement & scaling techniques, should be transformed into numerical form to perform further analysis. Statistics include four major […]

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Scientific research, encompassing relational methods, aims at determining new innovations and contributing to the existing knowledge of the scientific community. Typically, scientific research method is a combination of conceptual and empirical study. Conceptual study is widely used by researchers to reinterpret the existing or develop a new concept. On the other hand, empirical study involves […]

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Qualitative researchers are often interested in determining the attributes, behaviour and opinions of individuals pertaining to certain issues. While there are several qualitative data collection techniques, a researcher commonly uses either participant observation (which occurs in groups) or open-ended interview (involving individuals). As group interviews, focus group occupies an intermediate position between other qualitative approaches.  […]

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