Lesson 3.1 Flashcards
is “the systematic study of materials and
sources in order to establish facts and
reach new conclusions” (Oxford English
Dictionary, as cited in O’Leary 2004).
Research
Characteristics of Research
Systematic
Objective
Feasible
Empirical
Clear
There is a system to follow in
conducting research as there is
a system for formulating each
of its part.
parts
chapters
(Characteristic of Research)
systematic
two types of system in research
Macrosystem
Microsystem
big system
Macrosystem
small system
microsystem
Research involves the objective process
of analyzing phenomena of importance
to any professional or to different fields
or disciplines (Nieswiadomy,2005)
bias
subjectivity
(Characteristic of Research)
Objectivity
consistency and accuracy
Reliability and Validity
Feasible
Feasible is Possible
There should be supporting pieces of
evidence and accompanying details for
every variable used in the study.
References and Citations
(Characteristic of Research)
Empirical
Plagiarism
unlawful act of copying someone’s website contenet, be it any form- and republishing it without giving any due credit
The choice of variables
used in the study should
be explained by the
researcher. There must be
sufficient indicators for
each variable
(Characteristic of Research)
Clear
Basic or Applied research
is mostly
theoretical and is not
directly applicable to real-
life problems and
concerns.
expands knowledge and generates new concepts, ideas, and/or theories
Basic
Basic or Applied research
has
obvious and immediate
applications.
direct real life applications
may use knowledge from doing b research
Applied research
● The role of the government in
providing basic social services
● Therapeutic effects of pet
ownership
● Parenting styles across
different Asian cultures
basic
