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What is Research? Meaning, Objectives, Types & Importance with Examples

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  What is Research? Research refers to a systematic and scientific approach to find answers or solutions to questions or problems.  It is a journey from the known to the unknown —an effort to gain new knowledge and understand hidden truths.  It includes careful observation, investigation, and experimentation. Definitions by Experts:  Redman and Mory: “Research is a systematized effort to gain new knowledge.”  Clifford Woody: “Research comprises defining and redefining problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting data, analyzing it, and reaching conclusions.”  Example: A study examining how social media affects students concentration levels is a form of research that seeks to find a connection between technology use and academic focus. Objectives of Research: 1. Exploratory Research  Aims to explore new topics or gain better understanding.  Example : Studying how AI might change the education system in future.  2. Descriptive Research...

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs- Simplified Notes with Examples

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MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS- SIMPLIFIED NOTES WITH EXAMPLES 📌 Introduction ● Abraham H. Maslow , known as the Father of Humanistic Psychology, proposed the Need Hierarchy Theory in 1943 . ● This theory explains human motivation through a five-level pyramid of needs . According to Maslow, human behavior is driven by the desire to fulfill specific needs , starting from basic survival needs to higher psychological and self-growth needs. 🎯 Key Assumptions of Maslow’s Theory 1. Human needs are arranged in a hierarchy – from lower to higher levels. 2. A lower-level need must be sufficiently satisfied before a person seeks higher-level needs. 3. A satisfied need no longer motivates behavior. 4. As one set of needs is fulfilled, the next level becomes dominant . 5. Maslow called it a “ general-dynamic theory ” of motivation. 🔺️ MASLOW'S PYRAMID 5️⃣  The 5 Levels/ Stages of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 1. Physiological Needs (Basic Needs) ● These are biological needs for s...