Introducción a la Producción Científica

A model or framework for understanding a phenomenon or field of study.

A systematic investigation of a phenomenon to test a hypothesis or explore a problem.

Subjective knowledge gained through everyday experiences and social interactions

Objective knowledge based on demonstrable evidence.

The study of scientific knowledge, examining key concepts such as validity and its process.

Systematic knowledge of natural and social phenomena.

The systematic process of acquiring knowledge through observation, experimentation, and analysis.

The reason for conducting research involves seeking solutions to problems and adding to knowledge.

A set of practices and knowledge that define a scientific discipline during a specific period. It outlines the methodologies, questions, and approaches used.

Your personal worldview – your beliefs, experiences, and values that shape how you see the world.

Specific approaches used to gather and analyze data during a study.

Research focused on understanding the how of a phenomenon within its context, frequently used in the social sciences.

A research approach that combines qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods.

Research focused on empirical evidence and data analysis to determine cause-and-effect relationships through statistical or mathematical methods.

The subject matter a research paper will cover (e.g., water reclamation systems in urban areas).

The initial spark of interest in a particular aspect of reality that motivates a research project.

Sets the stage for the research project, explaining how the topic was chosen, providing background, outlining the research scope, presenting the research purpose, and outlining the document's structure.

Provides context for the research topic, explaining the historical context and relevant prior work.

Describes the boundaries of the research, specifying what questions it will address.

States the aim or objective of the research, explaining why it is being conducted.

Details the methods used to gather data, including readings, interviews, and field visits.

Initial research to understand and clarify a problem, generating hypotheses for future research.

Examines existing research, identifying trends and gaps in knowledge of the research area.

Gathering data in the real-world setting where the research problem is situated

Field visit, needing instruments, permission, documentation, and a checklist of observations

Report detailing observed data, interpretation, introduction (time/place), activities, and analysis

Research relying on secondary sources (written and non-written). Uses citations

Primary-source research; using objects/people. More complex

Summary of exploratory research; processed information. Addresses key questions

Problem statement in research; outlines the central issue, questions, and needed data

Statement of research goals; what the study hopes to achieve

A challenge or question; a contradiction needing solution or clarification

Broad statement of research purpose; the overall goal of a study.

Smaller, achievable steps to reach the overall research goal.

Words used to describe actions in qualitative research objectives (e.g., interpret, understand).

Action words used in quantitative research objectives (e.g., measure, analyze).

Statement explaining why the research is important and needed.

Human effort to explain natural phenomena and answer questions about reality.

Systematic study based on a problem or need using the scientific method.

Different categories of science (pure, applied, classical, new).

The initial question or issue a research project aims to address.

A specific question that a research project tries to answer. It guides the entire investigation.

The initial stage of research, aimed at gathering background information about a topic.

The method used to analyze and interpret information collected during the investigation.

Specific, measurable goals that summarize what the research project seeks to achieve.