MIDTERM EXAM Flashcards
to inquire or to investigate
Search
A scientific investigation of phenomena
which includes collection, presentation,
analysis and interpretation of facts that
links man’s speculation with reality
The search for knowledge and the search
for the truth.
Research
A research example when it deals with skills that require dexterity
and proficiency
In Art
when it pertains to an empirical
inquiry of natural phenomenon including biological life
In Natural Science
when it involves a study of human
behavior and societies. It is “social” research because its
primary interest is human being, the context of his/her
life and environment
In social science
What is the importance of research
– To discover new facts about known phenomena.
– To expand or verify existing knowledge.
– To improve existing techniques and develop new
instruments and products.
– To reduce burden of works. To solve problems.
– To provide basis for decision making
This exists when:
– There is an absence of information.
– There are contradictory results.
– There is a fact that exists and you intend to make your
study explain it.
Research Problem
What are the sources of research problem
• Personal experiences
• Professional experiences
• Professional trends, issues and concerns
• Societal trends, issues and concern
• Published or unpublished research
• Existing theory
What are the characteristics of a good problem?
• It should be of great interest to you and within your abilities.
• There should be enough information available for it to be completed.
• It should be useful for the concerned people in a particular field.
• It should not carry ethical or moral impediments.
• S – M – A – R – T
What are the goals of research?
Goals In conducting research as cited in Cristobal (2013) are as
follows:
1. To produce evidence-based practice
2. To Establish Credibility on the Profession
3. To observe accountability for the profession
4. To promote cost-effectiveness through documentation
A purpose of research where the researchers goal is to formulate more precise questions that future research can
answer. This helps ensure that a more rigorous, more conclusive future
study will not begin with an inadequate understanding of the nature of the problem.
Exploratory Research
The major purpose of this is to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon, it seeks to determine the answer to who, what, where,
and how questions. This is a purpose of research where the research presents a picture of the specific details of a situation, social setting or
relationship
Descriptive Research
The desire to know “why” to explain, is the purpose of this. It builds an exploratory and descriptive research look for causes and reasons.
For example, researchers are interested in learning why some children bully another children.
Explanatory Research
A characteristic of research where there are many factors that affect an outcome. A particular event is seldom the result
of a one to one relationship. Some relationship are more complex than others. In a
study of cause and effect relationship, it is important to be able to link the effect(s) with
the cause(s) and vice versa.
Control implies that, in exploring causality in relation to two variables, the study is set
up in a way that minimizes the effects of other factors affecting the relationship.
Controlled
This characteristics ensure that procedure followed to find answer to question are relevant, appropriate, and justified. The degree of this varies between the physical and social sciences and within the social sciences
Rigorous
A characteristic of research where the procedures adopted to undertake an investigation follow a certain logic sequence. The different steps cannot be taken in a
haphazard way.
Systematic
A characteristic of research where this implies that whatever one can conclude on the basic of the findings is correct and can be certified by others, too.
Valid and verifiable
A characteristic of research where any conclusion drawn is based upon hard evidence gathered from information collected from real life experience for observation.
Empirical
A characteristic of research where the scrutiny of the procedures use and the methods employed is important a research inquiry. The process of investigation must
be free from any drawbacks. To process and the procedures used must be able to withstand critical scrutiny
Critical
What are the abbreviations for a characteristic of a researcher?
R – RESEARCH-ORIENTED
E – EFFICIENT
S – SCIENTIFIC
E – EFFECTIVE
A – ACTIVE
R – RESOURCEFUL
C – CREATIVE
H – HONEST
E – ECONOMICAL
R – RELIANCE
What are the abbreviations for a characteristic of a reporter?
R – RESOURCEFUL
E – ENERGETIC
P – PATIENT
O – OBSERVATIVE
R – RESPONSIBLE
T – TRUSTWORTHY
E – EVALUATIVE
R – RESPONSIVE
advance fundamental knowledge about the human world. It focuses on
refuting or supporting theories that explain how this world operates. What makes things happen, why social relations are a certain way, and why society change
Basic Research
try to solve problems or help practitioners accomplish tasks. It is frequently a descriptive research and its main strength is its immediate practical use
Applied Research
A type of applied research where Is a disciplined process of inquiry conducted by and for those taking action. The primary reason for engaging in this is to assist the action in improving or refining his action.
Action Research
