Charting New Territories: A Foray into the Field of Exploratory Research to Understand Its Efficacy in Ensuring the Effectiveness of Research Proposal
Author : Sudarshan Chakraborty
Abstract :
This paper seeks to shed light on the symbiotic relationship of exploratory research and research proposal to unearth the impact of exploratory research in crafting compelling research proposals, and thereby, in navigating the unknown, charting the uncharted, and exploring the unexplored. A minute overview of exploratory research unveils its usefulness in ascertaining the validity, reliability, and acceptability of a research proposal. Exploratory research is usually carried out at an initiatory stage to pursue a problem that is not clearly defined. Also known as phenomenological research, such type of research concentrates on a new phenomenon and excavates new ideas and insight from it. With its non-probability sampling design, use of primary and secondary sources for collection of data, and flexible operational procedures, this low-cost and inconclusive research design assists a researcher by providing the substratum of a research proposal, the research problem, and evaluates its feasibility with a view to making it conspicuous at the initial stage, whether the problem is worth pursuing. With the objective of unraveling how exploratory research forms the very soul of a research proposal, this paper begins by providing a precise overview of research-its definition, types, and characteristics.
Keywords :
Research, exploratory research, phenomenological research, mechanics of research proposal
