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Defining a Research Study

P Prema

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Journal of Social Welfare and Management 14(3 (Part-I)):p 117-120, September-December 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jswm.0975.0231.14322.11

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P Prema/Defining a Research Study/J Soc Welfare Manag. 2022;14,3(Part-I):117–120.

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Received : June 24, 2022         Accepted : July 24, 2022          Published : December 25, 2022

Abstract

Definition of a research study provides better clarity, focus, deeper understanding of the concepts. Definition of the terms should be based on factors such as context, history, relevance, frame of reference, and the culture of the people for whom investigation is done. Too broad or too narrow definitions are to be avoided which will hinder the designing of the study. Conceptualisation presupposes definition of terms operationally; that is, how the terms are used and interpreted in the study. This will promote replicability, generalisability and dissemination of findings. A term may be defined normatively and descriptively. The search for meanings of the terms will have to be done both empirically and through a thorough review of related literature. This provides a comprehensive idea or cognitive map of the work to the researcher. The definitions gathered are to be validated by experts to promote objectivity of the study.

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This research received no funding.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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P Prema/Defining a Research Study/J Soc Welfare Manag. 2022;14,3(Part-I):117–120.

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June 24, 2022 July 24, 2022 December 25, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jswm.0975.0231.14322.11

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ConceptualisationOperational DefinitionConceptual FrameworkEmpirical Definition

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Received June 24, 2022
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