Intro to Research Flashcards
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from the old French word cerchiers, meaning “to seek or
search”.
research
research comes from the old French word
_____, meaning “_________”.
cerchiers, to seek or
search
The prefix “re” means ______ –
__________
again, signifies replication of the search.
is a systematic inquiry that uses
disciplined methods to answer
questions or solve problems.
RESEARCH
The ultimate goal of research is to
develop, refine, and expand a
body of knowledge
(Webster) is a studious inquiry or
examination, investigation or
experimentation aimed at the
discovery and interpretation of
facts, revision of accepted
theories or laws in the light of new
facts or practical applications of
such new or revised theories or
laws.
RESEARCH
is an honest,
scientific investigation undertaken
for the purpose of discovering new
facts which will contribute to the
present body of knowledge and
can lead to an effective solution of
existing problems.
Research
is a scientific process of identifying
the problem and finding ways to
solve that problem.
PROBLEM SOLVING
All elements of a
scientific inquiry
must be explicitly
and precisely
described.
RESEARCH
The same
explicitness and
precision though
they may be
utilized, are not
usually demanded
by
problem solving
They
are analyzed with
appropriate
statistical
procedures.
Where Research
data are quantitative
Detailed statistical
analyses are
seldom done and
quantitative data
are usually limited
to simple frequency
counts.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Factors other than
the variable under
study are
controlled as much
as possible
RESEARCH
Such controls are
not required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
One objective is to
ensure that
findings are
generalized to a
population larger
than the one under
study.
RESEARCH
The primary aim is
the solution of the
problem existing in
the population
being studied, little
or no attention is
given to whether
the findings are
applicable to a
larger population.
PROBLEM SOLVING
The search for new
knowledge through
hypotheses testing
must be done in a
setting and with
study subjects
different from
those which gave
raise to the
observations that
prompted the study
and hypotheses.
RESEARCH
The facts for the
investigation are
always from the
same setting and
from many of the
subjects that give
rise to the proposal
that the study be
done.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Entails a written
plan in sufficient
detail and
explicitness that
the study may be
replicated and the
findings verified.
RESEARCH
The problem solver
needs only to
provide information,
in verbal or tabular
form, to those in the
immediate setting of
the problem and to
propose changes
that will help them
solve the problem.
PROBLEM SOLVING
The researcher has
a moral obligation
to report his
findings in writing
so that others may
share the new
knowledge.
RESEARCH
Research process
a. Identify the problem
b. Review of related literature
c. Theoretical framework
d. Questions to be answered & hypothesis to be tested.
e. Research Methodology
f. Data Gathering
g. Analysis & Interpretation of Data
H. Summary, conclusion & recommendation
problem solving process
a. Identify the problem
b. Gather pertinent information
c. Suggest solutions
d. Consider outcomes
e. Choice of Solution
f. Implement solution
g. Evaluation
h. Modify, Revise, Change
CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
- Orderly And Systematic
- Control
- Empiricism
- Generalization
