Method and Methodology

Method and methodology are synonymous in terms of their underlying purpose which is to serve the ways of doing anything that will lead to a result. However, as what I have understood, they differ in their area of usage. Method is used in general while methodology is the scientific term, as the suffix “-logy” means study. For example in the field of research, the word methodology is used.

Girlfriend Robots

“Japan has done it again!”, as Mary Jade Damondamon first stated in her brief summary of a research on robots. Indeed, Japan had repeated a remarkable history. A robot named “Eternal Maiden Actualization” was technically designed to entertain (sing and dance) and entice men with a kiss. A girlfriend robot, as what they called it. Artificial intelligence, I guess for the Japanese, this is surely a piece of cake for them given that they have been consistent in this field for many years. What else is new? Resource is never a problem for them. They have the ideas, technical skills and financial $upport, etc, etc. Name it and they have it. No wonder that Japan has been technologically evolving almost everyday! Such a funny thing came into my mind when I took notice of this article. Possibly many years from now, when girlfriend robots become a way of life, men will go crazy over it and eventually consider them as lifetime partners. I could imagine my kind competing for their love and crying a million buckets of tears. Somehow, a rival between natural-born women and girl robots will shake the world. I have always been interested in artificial intelligence ever since I became aware of this terminology. I even thought of it as my research topic. However, doubts conquered my mind every time I considered my methodology.

Identify and discuss key factors for publishing research in top-tier journals like CSP, ACM, i3E, etc.

Having published a certain research in top-tier journals is a sole proof that a researcher’s piece of work is being widely recognized and that it has gained approval from highly respected people in the field of research. One important factor of achieving this is by doing a careful and accurate job within the whole process of research. It starts from choosing a topic that possesses novelty. A topic should interest people (readers and critics). An impressive methodology is also an essential factor of getting a research published.

How do you know if a piece of research work is good or not? how are they evaluated?

A good problem first defines a good piece of research. A problem is something worth addressing to. Next is that a good research work does have a comprehensive significance. It means that the entities that the research is trying to reach out should be able to understand the benefits from conducting the study. The terminologies, clearly defined in the report, are also indications of a good research. Generally, the content of a good research report guarantees the readers to have a better understanding with respect to the background, purpose, procedures and conclusion of the study. For formality’s sake, it should be of proper grammar and format. Lastly, in my own opinion, a good piece of research is intended for the well-being of the common people.