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a. To generate new knowledge
This implies that research helps to generate new knowledge and bring something that have not been in existence for example , coming up with new methods of teaching that has not been in use, new method of farming, new methods on doing business advertising production etc.
b. To validate knowledge
This means that research helps to check on the existing knowledge in order to prove or disapprove it this validity for example can be a study to discover whether a certain drug can cure a certain diseases or whether a certain law can help to overcome a certain crime in society. Other examples can be what moral values are there in Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet If you conduct a research to find out hoe a mobile phone are made , Many studies done by students are validation studies .
c. To refine knowledge
This means that research helps in improving the existing knowledge. The world improves through research and the world is not static, it keeps on improving. For example an existing method of teaching may not be abandoned but can be improved or a study can be carried out to improve the existing way of governance .
d. To predict phenomena
Research helps to predict phenomena, to predict phenomena means ability to estimate, you are able to predict .Through research, we can be able to predict weather conditions, an organization behaviors, motivation and performance.
e. To describe phenomena
Research also helps to describe a phenomena in order to provide understanding of a phenomena .Research tries to identify certain characteristics or events that can help to describe clearly some issue for example size ,shape, age, weight speed etc.
f. To explain phenomena
Research explains a phenomenon, explanation in this respect means accurate observation and measurement of a given phenomena .To explain a given phenomena one should be able to describe its occurrence and factors that brings its occurrence and change .Studies whose purpose is to explain are mainly validating knowledge.
g. To explore or enable theory development
Research explore or enable theories development this involve formulating laws, concepts, and generalization about a given phenomena.
h. To control a phenomena
Research helps to control phenomena. This means the ability to regulate a given events of phenomena.
NatalieR answered the question on June 6, 2022 at 07:04