Research vs Inquiry: Understanding the Difference
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Research is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of facts that align an individual‘s speculation with ______.

reality

Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge, not on mere beliefs, guesses, or ______.

theories

In research, a systematic and well-planned procedure is required to meet the need in order that information is acquired and evaluate its accuracy and ______.

effectiveness

Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information, or ______”.

<p>knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Information and data pursued through questioning begins with gathering by applying the different human ______.

<p>senses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Investigation has a deeper meaning compared to ______.

<p>inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immersion is a process whereby a researcher ______ himself in the data gathering activities

<p>immerses</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you inquire or investigate, you tend to ask questions to probe or examine something to request for truth, ______, or knowledge

<p>information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research is systematic and objective creation of ______

<p>knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research empowers us with ______ and discovers new things and issues in life

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Research directs us to inquire about the right ______ by conducting further investigation of the actual condition

<p>information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Combining the idea of 'inquiry', 'investigation' and 'immersion', the concept of 'research' ______ in

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Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher. This characteristic is known as ______.

<p>empirical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using a systematic method and procedures. This characteristic is known as ______.

<p>methodical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering the data, whether historical, descriptive, and experimental and case study. This characteristic is known as ______.

<p>analytical</p> Signup and view all the answers

The research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results. This characteristic is known as ______.

<p>replicability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research exhibits careful and precise judgment. This characteristic is known as ______.

<p>critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research is a cyclical process because it starts with a problem and ends with a problem. This characteristic is known as ______.

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Study Notes

Definition of Research

  • Research is a systematic examination of a certain event or phenomenon, involving immersion in data gathering and detailed analysis.
  • It combines the ideas of inquiry, investigation, and immersion to create knowledge.

Inquiry vs. Research

  • Inquiry is a term synonymous with investigation, involving asking questions to probe or examine something to request for truth, information, or knowledge.
  • Research is a systematic and objective creation of knowledge, involving a scientific method and no bias.

Purpose of Research

  • To inform action
  • To prove or generate a theory
  • To augment knowledge in a field or study

Importance of Research in Daily Life

  • Research directs us to inquire about the right information by conducting further investigation of the actual condition.
  • It leads us to be cautious in giving results and findings by proving lies and supporting the truth.
  • Research empowers us with knowledge and discovers new things and issues in life.
  • It helps us solve problems in health, crimes, business, technology, and environment.

Characteristics of Research

  • Empirical: based on direct experience or observation
  • Logical: based on valid procedures and principles
  • Cyclical: starts with a problem and ends with a problem
  • Analytical: utilizes proven analytical procedures
  • Critical: exhibits careful and precise judgment
  • Methodical: conducted in a methodical manner without bias
  • Replicability: the research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to arrive at valid and conclusive results

The Seven Steps of the Research Process

  • Step 1: Define and develop your topic (Research Problem)
  • Step 2: Find background information about your chosen topic (Review of Related Literature)
  • Step 3: Plan your research design, including your sample (Methodology)
  • ... (remaining steps not included in the original text)

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Explore the distinctions between research and inquiry in this quiz. Learn about the immersive approach of research and how it differs from basic investigation. Gain insights into the systematic examination of events or phenomena.

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