Practical-Research-1-Intro.pptx

 RESEARCH is not X “googling” X search for the answers of your assignment X compare the features of the gadget that you want to buy X find the best way to get rid of a specific illness X inquire for the latest movie /series Research becomes scientific if it … >contributes to a body of science >...

 RESEARCH is not X “googling” X search for the answers of your assignment X compare the features of the gadget that you want to buy X find the best way to get rid of a specific illness X inquire for the latest movie /series Research becomes scientific if it … >contributes to a body of science >follows the scientific method Francisco, et al., 2016 Highlighting time! SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH as defined by different authors/researchers Read the last paragraph of p.8 in your Research textbook. Highlight the definition of research. Highlight the terms on p. 12 of your textbook Theory-testing research Theory-building research  Purpose of Research BASIC RESEARCH APPLIED RESEARCH -aims at testing existing theories or -uses knowledge acquired through generating new theories to advance research in order to contribute directly knowledge or understanding to the understanding or resolution of -aka theoretical research practical issues -when it discovers new phenomena or -when it contributes to the solution of new ideas of general interest specific practical problems CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH 1. Systematic 2. Empirical 3. Logical 4. Cyclical 5. Replicable  IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE Ø to solve problems Ø to make a sound decision Ø to unveil the truth Ø to acquaint with the facts/happening  Whatever progress the human civilization is enjoying right now, humanity owes it to research. These benefits can be condensed simply from the word BENEFITS. IMRAD Format Background of the Study Research questions Research Method (Quantitative/ Qualitative) Research Design (Descriptive/Experimental/Phenomenological) Findings Conclusions Recommendations Research Paradigm Research book, page 33- Data Data in research is any information that has been observed and collected to validate research findings and use as bases for drawing conclusions. These can be qualitative data or quantitative data.  RESEARCH DATA PRIMARY SOURCES SECONDARY SOURCES >observation >literature >interview >studies >questionnaire PRIMARY DATA >provide raw and first-hand information observation interview questionnaire PRIMARY DATA OBSERVATION OBSERVATION NON-PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION researcher Hawthorne Effect / Observer effect >Individuals modify or improve an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed. under monitoring without monitoring PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION Observation: Experimental research INTERVIEW  R R  INTERVIEW STRUCTURED INTERVIEW UNSTRUCTURED INTERVIEW INTERVIEW STRUCTURED INTERVIEW UNSTRUCTURED INTERVIEW SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE SECONDARY DATA >data that are usually second- hand information, discussion and analysis from other writers and researchers. (books, thesis, dissertation, etc.)