Lesson 3.1

Question 1

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).

Answer 1

Research

Question 2

Characteristics of Research

Answer 2

Systematic
Objective
Feasible
Empirical
Clear

Question 3

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)

Answer 3

systematic

Question 4

two types of system in research

Answer 4

Macrosystem
Microsystem

Question 5

big system

Answer 5

Macrosystem

Question 6

small system

Answer 6

microsystem

Question 7

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)

Answer 7

Objectivity

Question 8

consistency and accuracy

Answer 8

Reliability and Validity

Question 9

Feasible

Answer 9

Feasible is Possible

Question 10

There should be supporting pieces of
evidence and accompanying details for
every variable used in the study.

References and Citations

(Characteristic of Research)

Answer 10

Empirical

Question 11

Plagiarism

Answer 11

unlawful act of copying someone’s website contenet, be it any form- and republishing it without giving any due credit

Question 12

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)

Answer 12

Clear

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Basic

Question 14

Basic or Applied research

has
obvious and immediate
applications.

direct real life applications

may use knowledge from doing b research

Answer 14

Applied research

Question 15

● The role of the government in
providing basic social services
● Therapeutic effects of pet
ownership
● Parenting styles across
different Asian cultures

Answer 15

basic

Question 16

● The effectiveness of vaccines
in preventing infectious
diseases
● The effectiveness of social
media advertisements in
increasing sales

Answer 16

Applied Research

Question 17

Basic research produces knowledge to understand the
world better. Applied research uses this knowledge in the
daily lives of people.

informs, can lead to more

A study of chemical components (basic research) can lead to the
development of medicines based on this knowledge (applied research).
Further research on these products can lead back to basic research.