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Title: Mod 1: Introduction

CO addressed: Understand the basic concepts, objectives, and types of engineering research.

Course: RM & IPR

Presented by: Mr. Satish S

Department: Electronics & Communication Engineering

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Meaning of Research

• Systematic method for knowledge discovery
• Formulation of hypotheses and testing
• Objective, analytical, and inquisitive process

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Objectives of Engineering Research

• Explore phenomena, describe, diagnose, and test hypotheses
• Solve new and important problems
• Apply scientific methods for open questions
• Understand failures through investigation

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Motivation in Engineering Research

• Intrinsic: curiosity, learning, joy
• Extrinsic: fame, wealth, recognition
• Influences: collaboration, competition, legacy
• Contributions to technology and society

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Types of Engineering Research

• Descriptive vs Analytical
• Applied vs Fundamental
• Quantitative vs Qualitative
• Conceptual vs Empirical

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Engineering Research Process

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Engineering Research Process - Part 1

1. Formulate the research problem

2. Extensive literature survey

3. Develop working hypotheses

4. Prepare research design

5. Determine sample design

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Engineering Research Process - Part 2

6. Collect the data

7. Execute the project

8. Analyze the data

9. Hypothesis testing

10. Generalization and interpretation

11. Prepare the report/thesis

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Finding and Solving a Worthwhile Problem

• Start from supervisor's guidance or existing theory
• Validate with literature and presentations
• Problem must be non-trivial and impactful
• Polya's problem-solving approach

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Ethics in Engineering Research

• Defines right vs wrong conduct
• Historical roots and current norms
• Authorship and order of listing
• Difference between ethics and responsible conduct

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Ethics in Engineering Research Practice

• Concerns about data, surveillance, privacy
• Impact of design and decision-making
• Safe and ethical research outcomes
• Prevention of unintended consequences

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Types of Research Misconduct

• Fabrication: creation of false data
• Falsification: altering data dishonestly
• Plagiarism: using others’ work without credit
• Other misconducts: double submissions, ghost authorship

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Ethical Issues Related to Authorship

• Criteria for authorship and order
• Issues: guest, gift, ghost, and reciprocal authorship
• All authors must consent and be accountable
• Double submissions are unethical