Dear all,
According to my understanding, "aim" is like a "goal"- a big target. To achieve our goal, we make some short and specific targets- that are called objectives.
I mean, the scope of aim is wider than objective. How far am I correct in my ideas?
Kindly, share your ideas with simple examples.
Aim is what you want to achieve, while, objectives are what you will do to achieve them. An objective is more specific in character, while an aim is more abstract. Also, an objective is time-bound whereas an aim need not be.
Aim: Aim is setting a determined course in order to achieve a set target. Aims are usually long term.
Objective: An objective is a more specific target set in order to achieve the goal. It must usually be completed in a particular time limit.
I think to meet your objectives one by one helps you to reach your goal.
What is the difference between an aim and an objective in an academic context? An intention or aspiration; what you hope to achieve. Aims are statements of intent, written in broad terms...
http://learn.solent.ac.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=2744&chapterid=1293
What is the difference between aim and objective?
An aims-objectives confusion might arise when you are writing thesis proposal and the introductory thesis chapter. The difference between the two is somehow related to a hope or ambition (aim) versus a material action (objective): the aim is the what of the research, and the objective is the how. (please see the attached link for fuller discussion)
Therefore, "aim" is the general direction or intent, while "objective" is a more specific or concrete goal or accomplishment..
https://patthomson.net/2014/06/09/aims-and-objectives-whats-the-difference/
What is the difference between aim and objective?
Dear Sabah Zaib,
Despite, it may simplifying the matter, I think, by assuming study as a milestone, the aim is like the last target of a study, the objectives themselves are the previous targets based on the specific measurement referring to the last one. For example, in the aim of a qualitative study is "To understanding..", then the objective may "To explore...based on/using..."
Completely, the above mentioned links proposed by the previous colleagues will helpful to understanding deeply.
May help,
Aim is what you want to achieve, while, objectives are what you will do to achieve them. An objective is more specific in character, while an aim is more abstract. Also, an objective is time-bound whereas an aim need not be.
Aim: Aim is setting a determined course in order to achieve a set target. Aims are usually long term.
Objective: An objective is a more specific target set in order to achieve the goal. It must usually be completed in a particular time limit.
What is the difference between aim and objective?
Aim is high level, long term & broader goal statement whereas objectives are lower level, shorter term & more specific purposive statements listed down how to achieve the aim.
The aim is to determine the purpose of the study is more verbose and less words and clearly. The objective is numbered steps study as a headlines.
As per English literature both are synonyms says the following meaning 'the goal intended to be attained'. 'Aim' include the synonym 'Objective', vice versa if you put Objective.
If you considered the word OBJECTIVE as noun it says 'a thing aimed at or sought; a goal' and AIM 'a purpose or intention; a desired outcome' as a verb it says point or direct at a target.
I can use both words. For eg. The objective of my thesis is ....or The aim of my thesis is......
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
"What is the difference between an aim and an objective?
An aim is something a person or business wants to do; it's a statement of direction that drives certain activities. An objective is the end target. A person or company can also measure performance against an objective by evaluating whether the specific target was reached in the time allowed. A sales rep may aim to sell more next month, but a goal allows for a measurement to gauge success at the end."...
Please, see the link...
https://www.reference.com/education/difference-between-aim-objective-7c9d99701320d66d
Dear Colleagues,
Good Day,
Please, see the difference....
http://www.slideshare.net/jinan687905/curriculum-objectives-workshop
Aim High...Focus on objectives and not obstacles...!
A person who aims at nothing never misses. Aiming low is the biggest mistakes people make. Winners see objectives and not obstacles....
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/aim-highfocus-objectives-obstacles-j-nitesh-kumar?trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A577811291483534089005%2CVSRPtargetId%3A6177728044766195712%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary&trk=vsrp_influencer_content_res_name
Yes, this resource belongs here, as I was inspired by previous answer.
What are the Differences Between Aims and Objectives?
"Aims are general statements concerning the overall goals, ends or intentions of teaching. Objectives are the individual stages that learners must achieve on the way in order to reach these goals.
Example a teacher might have an aim that a learner should be able to save work on a computer. To achieve this aim a series of objectives must be met. eg to create a folder, navigate between menus, save a document.
Aims are general, objectives are specific.
There are more objectives than aims.
Aims are like strategy, objective are like tactics.
Aims and objectives can form hierarchical structures so that in complex curricula aims at one level might be seen as objectives at another."
Some fine resources about the issue of aim and objective, available here in RG publications database.
Article Setting a research question, aim and objective
Chapter Chapter 3 from Designing and managing your research project:...
aim refers to the What of the research while objectives refer to the How of the research.
Source https://patthomson.net/2014/06/09/aims-and-objectives-whats-the-difference/
"Aim" ought to be considered as theoretical, but "objective" ought to be considered as practical.So, "objective" is more realistic than "aim".
Dear All,
Aim: This is the main goal, but usually very large or need more time to be achieve, unlike
Objective: it is a small part of the aim, that can be achieve in short time period.
Dear Rosario Michel-Villarreal , you MUST cite the original resource that has been used. I do bring it now. Otherwise, you do make plagiarism!
https://learn.solent.ac.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=116233&chapterid=15294
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