Definitions of Research
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Webster’s Third New International Dictionary defines ______ as “ newly discovered facts or the practical application of such new or revised conclusions, theories or laws.

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According to Wiersma (1995), ______ is a process, an activity in the search for knowledge through recognized methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation.

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Hillway defined ______ as a “way mankind perfected it very slowly over a period of several centuries and at present it is considered as the most reliable means of advancing knowledge.

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Helmstadler said about ______ as the activity of solving problems which leads to new knowledge using methods of inquiry that are currently accepted as adequate by scholars in the field.

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Kerlinger defined ______ as a Systematic, controlled, empirical and critical investigation of natural phenomena guided by theory and hypothesis about the “presumed” relations among such phenomena.

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Definitions of Research

  • Research is the discovery of new facts or the application of revised theories and laws.
  • Research is a process of seeking knowledge through data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Research is a way to progress knowledge, developed over centuries, which is considered the most reliable means.
  • Research is the activity of solving problems to generate new knowledge using accepted methods of inquiry.
  • Research is a systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation guided by theory and hypothesis.
  • Research is a process of gathering, analyzing, classifying, organizing, and presenting data to solve problems, make predictions, invent, discover truth, or expand knowledge, ultimately aiding in human life.
  • Research directly utilizes the researcher's experience and observations.

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