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2. Defining Research
A. It is a systematic inquiry directed towards the creation of knowledge.
The notion of systematic inquiry suggests that there is a conscious
demarcation of how particular information is culled from the rest of
human experiences, how it is categorized, analyzed and presented.
The notion of knowledge creation is frequently cited as characteristic of
research endeavor. Knowledge can emerge through relatively small
increments attained through a variety of means, including the assessment
of the outcome of integrating two previously distance functional building
types, materials testing through a series of built projects, or evaluating the
success of particular building forms in communicating intended meaning
in the public realm.
Significant changes across a variety of professions in response to global
economic trends make research on the structure and scope of
architectural practice key to the future of the profession.
4. Importance of Research
A. A research problem refers to a difficulty where a researcher or scientific
community or an industry or a government organization or a society experiences.
It may be a theoretical or a practical situation. It calls for a thorough
understanding and possible solution.
B. Research on existing theories and concepts to help in identifying the range and
applications.
C. It is the fountain of knowledge and provide guidelines for solving problems.
D. Research provides basis for many government policies.
E. It is important in industry and business for higher gain and productivity and to
improve the quality of products.
F. Mathematical and logical research on business and industry optimizes the
problems in them.
G. It leads to the identification and characterization of new materials, new living
things, new stars, etc.
H. Only through research inventions can be made new and novel phenomena and
processes.
I. Social research helps find answer social problems.
J. Research leads to a new style and makes it delightful and glorious.
Reference:
Groat, L.N. & Wang, D. (2013). Architectural research methods. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Hoboken, New Jersey
Rajasekar, S., Philominathan, P., Chinnathambi, V. (2013). Research methodology. Retrieved
from https://arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0601009.pdf