IT 304 – Quantitative Research PDF

IT 304 – Quantitative Research In his recommendations, many problems may crop up as other subjects for study hence, the Lesson 2 (From PDF file) cycle is repeated. Resear...

IT 304 – Quantitative Research In his recommendations, many problems may crop up as other subjects for study hence, the Lesson 2 (From PDF file) cycle is repeated. Research and Design 4. Analytical. Writing the Components of Chapter 1 and The Research utilizes proven analytical procedures Review Of Related Literatures and Studies. in gathering the data, whether historical, >>> DISCUSSION... descriptive, and experimental or case study. PURPOSE OF RESEARCH 5. Replicability. The purpose of research is to serve man and the The research designs and procedures are goal of research is good life, to satisfy man's replicated to enable the researcher to arrive at craving for more understanding, to improve his valid and conclusive results. judgements, to add to his power, reduce the Similarities and differences of replicated burden of work, to relieve suffering, and to researches can be compared. increase the satisfaction in multitudinous ways these are the large and fundamental goals of The more replications, the more valid and research. conclusive the results would be. Characteristics of Research 6. Critical. The following are the generally accepted Research exhibits careful and precise characteristics of research: judgements. 1. Empirical. A higher level of confidence must be established, i.e., at one percent or five percent level of Research is based on direct experience or confidence. observation by the researcher. Types of Research The collection of data relies on practical experience without benefit of the scientific 1. Applied Research knowledge or theory. involves seeking new applications of scientific 2. Logical. knowledge to the solution of a problem, such as the development of a new system or procedure, Research is based on valid procedures and new device or new method in order to solve the principles. problem. Scientific investigation is done in an orderly It refers to the application of theory to the manner so that the researcher has confidence on solution of problems. It is conducted for the the results. purpose of applying or testing theory, and Logical examination of the procedures used in evaluating its usefulness. the research enables the researcher to draw valid Example: Development and Evaluation of Visual conclusions. Room Scheduler for Technological Institute of the Thus, the logic of valid research makes it Philippines using Artificial Intelligence. important for decision making. 2. Action Research 3. Cyclical. is a feature of applied research, which is a Research is a cyclical process. It starts with a decision-oriented research involving the problem and ends with a problem. application of the steps of the scientific method in response to an immediate need to improve For instance, a researcher who completes his existing practices. study states that his findings and draws up his conclusions and recommendations. Action research is focused on immediate application, not on the development of do some "action" such as teaching the respondents how to 3. Experimental research. use a particular device, teaching the importance A problem-solving approach that describes the of a particular subject, etc. effect when certain variables in retrospect. Example: Methods of birth control. Vaccination It is a research in which the dependent variable 3. Pure Research is immediately observable and the main concern is to find out the antecedents that gave rise to this aims to discover basic truths or principles. consequence. It is intended to add to the body of knowledge 4. Case study research. by exploring the unknown, to extend the boundaries of knowledge, as well as to discover According to Bromley (1990), it is a systematic new facts. inquiry into an event or a set if related events which aims to describe and explain the It is conducted primarily to test or arrive at a phenomenon of interest. theory. Research and Design Distinguished Its main objective is to establish general principles without known or intended practical Ashley Karr (2013) distinguished research and application of the findings. design in this wise, thus: Example: Newton's Law (Finished) To research something is to investigate it systematically. We do this in order to reach new The function and importance of an appendix. conclusions, establish new facts, and learn as Research Methods much about the truth as possible. Research also gives us a chance to find problems that we can A research methodology defines what the potentially fix. We research to understand the activity of research is, how to proceed, how to world. measure progress, and what constitute success. To design something is to create the form and 1. Descriptive research. function of an object, system, or interaction. We It describes what is. It involves the description, do this in order to make our experience here on recording, analysis, and interpretation of the earth (or in space) better, safer, healthier, more present nature, composition or processes of comfortable, more, fun- and we can create phenomena. solutions to the problems we found during our research. We design to change the world. The focus is on prevailing condition. Simply stated, we research to explain WHY 2. Historical research. THINGS happen; we design in order TO MAKE A process of selecting the area or topic to write THINGS HAPPEN. the history about, collecting data about events The Research vs. Design Problem that occurred in the area or about the topic, collating the data, sifting the authentic from non- A research problem is commonly defined as any authentic, and then making an interpretative significant, perplexing and challenging situation, narrative about or critical inquiry into the whole real of artificial, the solution of which requires truth of the events. reflective thinking. Historical research describes what occurred in A good research problem should be (1) Specific, the past and makes a critical inquiry into the (2) Measureable, (3) Achievable, (4) Realistic, (5) whole truth of the events. Time bound. Historical research describes what occurred in the past and makes a critical inquiry into the truth of what occurred. What is a Thesis? A thesis may be defined as the report of a scholar upon some piece of research which he has completed. It is the culmination of a devious process extending from initial insight into the opportunity for an investigation to the insertion of the final footnote (Cole and Bigelow, 1935). In the area of computing it is defined as a technical report on a systematic investigation of a problem that can be solved using Computing. What is a Capstone Project? A Capstone Project is an undertaking appropriate to a professional field it should significantly address an existing problem or need.