what is research?how it can done?

[alinoor]

what is research?how it can be done/what are its method?is it can be done by individulal or organization?what is thesis?who reserach can be publish?plz any one know simple and brief answrs to these question to make understandable for a lay person.plz do not give complicate detail use simple brief langauge only.thanks

[destiny]

1. According to Mouly,,Educational Research is the systematic application of scientific method for solving educational problem.2. It can be done in various ways,,details are given below.3. By methods,research can be done in the following way:Descriptive researchHistorical researchExperimental researchCorrelational researchCausal-comparative research4. Research can be done in both way,, individually as well as via some organization.5. A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.6. Research is publishable: when it possesses some worth.when results can be generalizedWhen it is significantwhen it is purposefulwhen it is critical, objective and logicalwhen it is accuratewhen it is systematicwhen it is contributoryAnd when it fulfills some other criteria required by publishers..