role of computer in research
- 1. Role of Computer in Research Dr. Kshitija Gandhi PHD, MPHIL, MCOM,MBA,UGC NET Vice Principal Pratibha College of Commerce and Computer studies
- 2. Computer Input device A Central Processing Unit An output device.
- 3. Features of Computer Speedy Device Storage Device Accurate Device Automatic Device Diligent Device
- 4. Computers : Social & Scientific Research 1 Internet 2 Information Storage 3 Computational Tools 4 Communication 5 Mobility
- 5. Computer and Phases of Research
- 6. Conceptual Phase and Computer Formulation of research problem Review of literature Theoretical framework and formulation of hypothesis
- 7. Computer and Review of Literature Helps in searching the existing literature. Helps in finding the relevant existing research papers so that researcher can find out the gap from the existing literature. Bibliographic references can also be stored through World Wide Web. References can be written automatically in different styles like APA, MLA etc. This saves time of researcher. He needs not to visit libraries and wastes his time. It helps researchers to know how theoretical framework can be built.
- 8. Design and Planning Phase and Computer Deciding population sample Questionnaire designing and data collection. Use of softwares to calculate the sample size. Helpful for pilot study of the research Easily calculates Sample Size, Standard Deviation
- 9. Empirical Phase and Computer • Collection of data and data analysis. • Data storage, • Helpful in making corrections • Referring, editing and managing of data. • Greater flexibility in recording the data, analysis of data • Preparation and inputting data
- 10. Data Analysis and Computer For data analysis, softwares are available like SPSS, STATA, Sysat These softwares help in using the techniques for analysis like average,percentage ,correlation Checking the reliability of data Establishing and testing hypothesis
- 11. Data Interpretation and Computer Check the accuracy and authenticity of data. Drafts tables by which a researcher can interpret the results easily. Tables provides a clear proof of the interpretation made by researcher.
- 12. Research Dissemination and Computer Converting the results into a research article or report which can be published. It can be written in a word format or in a PDF format. Article can be stored or published on website.
- 13. References and computer A researcher need to give source of the literature studied and discussed in references. Computers help in preparing references. References can be written in different styles like APA/MLA etc. All the details of authors journals, publication volume. Books can be filled in the options “reference” given in computer and it automatically change the information into the required style. Some softwares like “Medley” are also used to manage the references.
- 14. References • https://classroom.synonym.com/importance-computers-research- 8050652.html • https://www.scribd.com/doc/11515555/Role-of-Computers-in- Research • http://ijarcsse.com/Before_August_2017/docs/papers/Volume_6/5_ May2016/V6I5-0267.pdf
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Editor's Notes
- #4: Speedy Device – Computer is known for its speed and takes few seconds to perform any function. Storage Device – Computer can store and retrieve huge data. It can be used when needed. There is no risk of forgetting and loosing data. (Misplacing the) Accurate Device – Computer is known for its accuracy. Sometimes it can be inaccurate due to some technological weaknesses and poorly designed system. Automatic Device – The programs which are run on computer are automatic. They can be operated through some instructions. Diligent Device – Computer works tirelessly and does not suffer with lack of concentration. Large calculations can be done with accuracy and speed with the help of computer.
- #5: Computers are such normal parts of our lives that we often overlook the transformational effect they have had on society. In scientific and social scientific research, computers opened up new opportunities regarding how data can be processed to yield valuable information and knowledge. 1 Internet Before you start research, you often want to quickly learn about possible issues or topics of study by searching available sources of information. Nearly all academic journals are available online, and many are organized into online databases. Government agencies often have demographic or economic information online you can use in your research. 2 Information Storage Computers store vast amounts of information. You can quickly and efficiently organize and search information, making for easier retrieval than paper storage. You can store your raw data in multiple formats. Some researchers conduct their research online, often through the use of surveys. 3 Computational Tools Computers began as powerful calculators, and that service is important to research today. Regardless of the amount of data you have, you can do more with it with a computer's help. Statistical programs, modeling programs and spatial mapping tools are all possible because of computers. Researchers can use information in new ways, such as layering different types of maps on one another to discover new patterns in how people use their environment. 4 Communication Building knowledge through research requires communication between experts to identify new areas requiring research and debating results. Before computers, this was accomplished through papers and workshops. Now, the world’s experts can communicate via email or webchats. Information can be spread by virtual conferences. Knowledge from marginalized groups, such as African scholars, is now more visible. 5 Mobility Researchers can take computers anywhere, making it easier to conduct field research and collect data. New areas of research in remote areas or at a community level are opened up by the mobility of computers. Social media sites have become a new medium for interaction and information.
- #9: . These are different internet sites which help to design questionnaire. Several softwares can be used to calculate the sample size. It makes pilot study of the research possible. In pilot study, sample size calculation, standard deviation are required. Computer helps in doing all these activities
- #10: Computer helps in collecting data and in data analysis. After collecting data, it is stored in computers in word files or excels sheets. The important applications used in scientific research are data storage, data analysis, scientific Singh International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering 6(5), May- 2016, pp. 128-129 © 2016, IJARCSSE All Rights Reserved Page | 129 simulations, instrumentation control and knowledge sharing [2] .Necessary corrections are made or edited whenever it is required. Otherwise it will be a time consuming process. Computers help in referring, editing and managing of data. Computer allows for greater flexibility in recording the data and made the analysis of data easy. In research, preparation and inputting data is the most labour intensive. It consumes much time Data is being converted in a form which is suitable for the computer. It can be coded on the excel sheet. These excel spread sheets can be directly opened with the statistics software for analysis.