In Search of Effective Research in Social Sciences: Discussing the Key Fundamentals

Abstract

The objectives and research methodologies of different "sciences" naturally differ from one another. Since each science generates a certain kind of knowledge, it is morally unjust to compare and devalue one science against another. The question is if this truth is reflected in academia's thinking and behavior, globally. Experiences suggest that, despite the enormous contribution of social sciences to human civilization, the knowledge engendered from natural sciences research is often given more respect than those from the social sciences. In the given reality, a social science researcher faces a struggle to remain motivated. The inherently intricate nature of social science research exacerbates the dilemma and frequently creates a scope that raises doubts about the validity of the study. Such a scenario calls for extraordinary planning from a social science researcher, which is anticipated to be done both before and throughout the research process.