NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH.pdf

NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH Difference: the process of getting an answer Research – gathering data information and facts for the advancement of knowledge Is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understand...

NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH Difference: the process of getting an answer Research – gathering data information and facts for the advancement of knowledge Is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue. USES AND PURPOSES OF RESEARCH Basic Research – theoretical and general understanding. Exploratory Research, Descriptive Research Applied Research – contributes to the solution of a specific problem often done by organizations. Evaluation Research, Action Research, Impact Assessment RESEARCH PROCESS FOLLOWS THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD Science – a systematic and organized body of knowledge in any area of inquiry “scientia” = knowledge Observations à Questions à Hypothesis à Experimentation à Analysis à Reject/Approve Hypothesis PARTS OF A RESEARCH PAPER 1. Introduction or Background of the Study 1. Select a Topic 2. Literature Review 2. Review Literature 3. Methodology 3. Formulate Res. Questions & Hypothesis 4. Results and Discussion 4. Design Res. Methods 5. Summary, Conclusions, & Recommendations 5. Collect Data 6. Analyze & Interpret Data 7. Communicate Res. Findings & Design Scientific research can also be a cyclical process Considerations on Research Ethics is important in all types of research. This involves rules on Data collection Experimentation Data access and confidentiality Falsification of results Findings may result to more questions and deeper understanding. CHARACTERISTICS OF A RESEARCH 1. Realistic – results are under empirical data/realistic results 2. Logical – valid & systematized steps in doing research 3. Cyclical – starts with a problem and ends with another problem 4. Replicable – can be adapted to another topic 5. Critical – must be careful in making research 6. Analytical – can be analyzed 7. Accurate – are all facts 8. Objective – not opinions, all are facts 9. Relevant – is the topic important today? 10. Clear – the topic is explained clearly & can be understood easily 11. Systematic – follows the scientific method 12. Ethical – using ethical standards