Research Methodology

Lecture 4: Good Research and Problems

Subhankar Mishra

School of Computer Sciences
National Institute of Science Education and Research
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Criteria of Good Research

1. Well defined purpose
2. Reproducibility
3. Objective design of research process
4. Should report all findings

Criteria of Good Research

5. Data
   • Adequate
   • Validity
   • Reliability
   • Appropriate method of analysis

Criteria of Good Research

6. Conclusion should be based on data
7. Experience

Qualities of a good research

1. Systematic
2. Logical
3. Empirical
4. Replicable

Problems faced by researchers

1. Lack of scientific training
2. Insufficient interaction
3. Confidence on academia
4. Overlapping research
5. Lack of code of conduct

Problems faced by researchers

6. Lack of timely assistance
7. Library management
8. Gathering old publications
9. Timely availability of published data
10. Problem of conceptualization