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Outline

• Introduction to Computers
• Why Computers
• Computer Applications
• Key Terms of Computer Applications
• Computer in Research Process
• Role of Computers in Scientific Research
• Tools and Applications Used in Research Process
Introduction to Computers
• The most emerging tool in the research process is computer and it is
a essential tool for research.

• Computers plays an important role today in every field of scientific


research from genetic engineering to astrophysics research.

• Various programs and applications have eased our way into


computing our research process.
Why Computers?
• Speed

• Accuracy

• Organization

• Consistency
Computer Applications
• Why It's Important?
• Computer technology is the driving force behind the most productive
economy the world has ever known.

• It is likely that you will use computer hardware and software on the
job; in fact, your career success may be measured by your
understanding and skillful use of these applications.
Computer Applications
• Key Terms→
• Word Processing Programs
• Database Programs
• Spreadsheet Programs
• Desktop Publishing Programs
• Graphics And Design Programs
• Presentation Software
• Web Page
• Web Page Editors
• Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)
• Communications Programs
Computer Applications
Word Processing
Word processing programs are used to create documents that are primarily
text, but may also contain some graphics. Businesses use word processing
programs for the following purposes:
• To write letters and memos.
• To produce research papers and reports.
• To write business plans.
• To create contracts.
• To record meeting minutes.
• To create announcements.
Computer Applications
Database Programs
Database programs are used to collect related data, which can be
sorted, searched through, and printed as needed. Businesses use
database programs for the following purposes:
• To maintain customer lists for mass mailings.
• To keep information about guests and vendors for parties and events.
• To catalog assets for insurance records.
• To manage time and track billable hours.
• To catalog personnel records.
Computer Applications
Spreadsheet Programs
Spreadsheet programs are used to organize, calculate, and analyze numerical data.
Spreadsheets are used in business for the following purposes:
• To develop budgets.
• To analyze financial performance.
• To track loans or mortgages.
• To track stock and bond performance.
• To schedule projects.
• To manage business assets.
• To produce profit-and-loss statements.
• To calculate and produce a payroll.
Computer Applications
Desktop Publishing
Desktop publishing programs are used to design and produce
professional printed materials. Businesses may use desktop publishing
for the following purposes:
• To create layouts for newsletters, books, brochures, advertisements.
• To create professional-looking forms, such as invoices and project
planning sheets.
Computer Applications
Presentation Software
Presentation software is used to create slide shows or multimedia
presentations. Presentation software can be used by businesses for the
following purposes:
• To prepare verbal and visual copy for meetings.
• To present ideas interactively with clients who are located in other
cities or countries via the Internet.
• To create slide shows using pictures or Web pages.
Computer Applications
Web Page Editors
Web page editors are used to create Web pages. Web pages are written
in a language called hyper text markup language (HTML), so Web page
editors are also called HTML editors. HTML coding tells the Web
browser how to display the text, when and how to display images, and
when to link to another page.
Computer Applications
Communications Programs
Communications programs are software applications used to establish
communication between your computer and other computers.
Capabilities include e-mail, teleconferencing, and videoconferencing.
Computer in the Research Process
• Formulating the research problem
• Extensive literature survey
• Developing the hypothesis
• Preparing the research design
• Determining sample design
• Collecting the data
• Execution of the project
• Analysis of data
• Hypothesis testing
• Generalizations and interpretation and
• Preparation of the report or presentation of the results
Five Major Phases of the Research Process
• Role of Computers in Conceptual Phase
• Role of Computers in Design and Planning Phase
• Role of Computers in Data Collection Phase
• Role of Computers in Data Analysis Phase
• Role of Computers in Research Publication Phase
Role of Computers in Scientific Research
• Data Storage (SPSS data file, Lotus Spreadsheet, Excel Spreadsheet,
ASCII/DOS text file etc.)
• Data Analysis (MS Excel, Easy Fit etc.)
• Scientific Simulations (MATLAB)
• Instrumentation Control (e. Hubble Space Craft)
• Knowledge Sharing Through Internet (Research Gate, Publons, Vidwan
(An MOE Project), Google Scholar, Microsoft Acdemic Search Id etc.)
Tools and Applications Used in the Research
Process
• Statistical Analysis Tool: SPSS, Sigma Plot
• Data Analysis Tool: Spreadsheet Packages.
• Word Processor Packages: MS Word
• Presentation Software: MS PowerPoint
• Database Management Packages: Oracle, MS-SQL
• Browsers: Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome etc.
Statistical Analysis Tool: SPSS
SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) is the most powerful tool for statisticians.
The latest version of SPSS is IBM SPSS STATISTICS V27
• Provides data view and variable view
• Measure of central tendency and dispersion
• Statistical inference
• Correlation and Regression analysis
• Analysis of variance
• Non parametric test
• Hypothesis tests: T-test, Chi-square, 7-test, ANOVA, etc.
• Multivariate data analysis
• Frequency distribution
• Data exposition by using various graphs like line, seatter, bar, histogram.pic chart, etc.

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