Chapter 0 Flashcards
(21 cards)
An act of asking questions
- It is a process that has the aim of augmenting knowledge, resolving doubt or problem solving
- Synonymous with investigation
Inquiry
systematic examination of a certain event
of phenomenon.
Investigation
researcher immerses himself in the data gathering activities and the data he has gathered is carefully read or examined by
him in detail.
Immersion
Inquiry + investigation + immersion
Research
systematic, rigorous investigation of a situation or problem in order to generate
new knowledge or validate existing principle or theory
Research
- to inform action
- to prove or generate a theory
- to augment knowledge in the field or study
Purpose of Research
develop comprehension, rationality, distinguish truth and lie
Importance of Research in Daily Life
- Empirical
- Logical
- Cyclical
- Analytical
- Replicable
- Critical
Characteristics of Research
- based on direct experience or observation
by the researcher - practical experience
Empirical
- based on valid procedures and principles
- done in an orderly manner
Logical
- starts with a problem and ends with a problem
- repeated
Cyclical
utilizes proven analytical procedures i gathering data, whether historical, descriptive, experimental or any alternative research methods
Analytical
The more replicated the researches are, the more valid and conclusive the results would be.
Replicable
exhibits careful and precise judgement
- a higher level of confidence must be established
Critical
- Research Problem
- Review of Related Literature
- Methodology
- Data Gathering
● Open-ended questions for
qualitative research
● Close-ended questions/
paper-pencil test questionnaire
for quantitative research - Data Analysis
● Thematic Analysis for qualitative research
● Statistical tools for quantitative research - Implications for qualitative research
Conclusions for quantitative research Recommendations - Define new problem
The Seven Steps in the Research Process
provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of research
Research Ethics
to safeguard the rights of the participants in your study
Informed Consent
report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status
Honesty
Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation,
peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of research
Objectivity
Protect confidential communications, such as papers or grants submitted for publication, personnel records, trade or military secrets, and patient records
Confidentiality
refers to the protection of creations of mind, which have both moral and a commercial value
Intellectual Property
