Describe
the various steps involved in conducting a scientific enquiry.
Describe the various steps involved in conducting a scientific enquiry.
The
various steps involved in conducting a scientific enquiry can be
described as follows:
(i)
Conceptualisation of problem − It
is important in a scientific enquiry to narrow down the focus and
understand the specific problem. It is done by reviewing past
research, personal experience and observations. This is further
followed by preparing a hypothesis or a tentative solution of the
problem.
(ii)
Data collection − The
second step involves the preparation of a blueprint of the entire
study. It consists of four aspects namely, identifying the
participants in the study, methods of data collection, tools to be
used in research and procedure for data collection.
(iii)
Drawing conclusions − The
data are analysed through statistical procedures and represented
graphically in the form of pie-chart, bar-diagram, etc. It helps to
verify the hypothesis and draw conclusions by putting them into an
appropriate context.
(iv)
Revising research conclusions − The
existing hypothesis is finally confirmed on the basis of revision of
data else, a new hypothesis is stated and tested by new data. The
research may also be revised by other researchers, hence making it a
continuous process.
The various steps involved in conducting a scientific enquiry can be described as follows:
(i) Conceptualisation of problem − It is important in a scientific enquiry to narrow down the focus and understand the specific problem. It is done by reviewing past research, personal experience and observations. This is further followed by preparing a hypothesis or a tentative solution of the problem.
(ii) Data collection − The second step involves the preparation of a blueprint of the entire study. It consists of four aspects namely, identifying the participants in the study, methods of data collection, tools to be used in research and procedure for data collection.
(iii) Drawing conclusions − The data are analysed through statistical procedures and represented graphically in the form of pie-chart, bar-diagram, etc. It helps to verify the hypothesis and draw conclusions by putting them into an appropriate context.
(iv) Revising research conclusions − The existing hypothesis is finally confirmed on the basis of revision of data else, a new hypothesis is stated and tested by new data. The research may also be revised by other researchers, hence making it a continuous process.
