Research Methodology Demystified

Abstract

Research methodology is a theoretically grounded, well-articulated approach to data generation. It alludes to the research and evaluation of data generation methods. People’s decision about research methodologies is influenced by their "strategy, plan of action, process, or design" (Crotty, 2020). It is focused on the topic of how a specific research project should be carried out. It assists the researcher in determining the kind of data needed for a study and the most suitable data-gathering methods to achieve that study's objectives. The methodological query prompts the researcher to inquire about the best way to study the world. The primary objective of research methodology is to ensure that the research is conducted rigorously, logically, and reliably, allowing for the generation of valid and credible results. Research methodology has components that can be associated with those of a tree. Study figure 1 to understand the research methodology from a paradigm perspective.