module 1 Flashcards
(30 cards)
“careful, diligent, and exhaustive investigation of a
specific matter, having as its aim the advancement of mankind’s knowledge”
research, manheim
“knowledge is desirable and is preferable to ignorance”
librero
starts with a problem
research
The word research is derived from the old French word
cerchier
meaning of cerchier
to seek or search
One seeks exhaustively for three reasons
(1) for more explanations,
(2) for verifiable truth, and
(3) to make discoveries.
the goal of searching
is to become
certain of the occurrence or existence of a certain phenomenon.
the manipulation
of thins, concepts, or symbols for the purpose of generalizing, to extend, correct, or
verify knowledge whether that knowledge aids in the construction of a theory or in the
practice of an art”
encyclopedia of social sciences
“research contributes to the development of theory. It clarifies
concepts; it initiates; it reformulates, and it refocuses theory”
merton
“research is a careful and systematic
meals of solving problems”
thomas and nelson
research is a process, an activity in the search for
knowledge through recognized methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation”
wiersma
careful, critical, discipline inquiry, varying in
technique and method according to the nature and conditions of the problem identified,
directed toward the clarification or resolution (or both) of a problem’”
good
“research is simply, the systematic search for pertinent
information on a specific topic or problem. After a careful, systematic search for
pertinent information or data on a specific topic or problem, and after the research
worker has analyzed and interpreted the date, he eventually faces another essential
task – that of preparing the research report
aquino
“the process of
gathering data or information to solve a particular or specific problem in a scientific
manner
halpin
“a systematic study or investigation of
something for the purpose of answering questions posed by the researcher”
parel
research in its broadest sense is an attempt
to gain solutions to problems. More precisely, it is the collection of data in a rigorously
controlled situation for the purpose of prediction or explanation”
treece and treece
Research is a purposive, systematic
and scientific process of gathering, analyzing, classifying, organizing, presenting, and
interpreting data for the solution of a problem, for prediction, for invention, for the
discovery of truth, or for the expansion or verification of existing knowledge, all for the
preservation and improvement of the quality of human life
calderon and gonzales
a scientific approach in terms of accepted
mind process involving all essential steps in problem solving through critical
examination of hypothesis to find tentative corroboration and succeeding search for
certainty as a basis of action.
whitney
“the systematic and objective analysis and recording of
controlled observations that may lead to the development of generalization, principles,
or theories, resulting in the prediction and possibly the ultimate control of events.
research
main purpose of reseach is
to serve man
the main goals of research
The goal of research is the good life;
To satisfy man’s craving for more understanding;
To improve his judgment;
To add to his power;
To reduce the burden of work;
To relieve suffering; and
To increase satisfactions in multitudinous ways.
According to Paul Leedy: A good research
- Begins with a question in the mind of the researcher
- Requires a plan
- Demands a clear statement of the problem
- Deals with the main problem through subproblems
- Seeks direction through appropriate hypothesis
- Deals with facts and their meaning
- Is circular
According to Thomas and Nelson (1996): A good research must be:
- Systematic
- Logical
- Empirical
- Reductive
- Replicable
According to Best: a good research..
- Gathers new data
- Solves problems
- Develops sound theories
- Requires expertise
- Involves an accurate observation and description
- Is logical and objective
- Is carefully recorded and reported
