Nature of Inquiry and Research Flashcards
(60 cards)
is the scientific investigation of phenomena that deals with facts
Research
solutions to problem must be based on knowledge and not on beliefs
Research
in _________ a systematic and well-planned procedure is required for accuracy and effectiveness
Research
a seeking for truth, information or knowledge
Inquiry
the information and data pursued through questioning begins with gathering by applying human senses
Inquiry
it is a problem-solving technique
Inquiry
individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death and synonymous with investigation
Inquiry
PURPOSE OF RESEARCH?
- to inform action
- to prove or generate a theory
- to augment knowledge in a field or study
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH?
- research directs us to inquire about the right information by conducting further investigation of the actual condition
- research empowers us with knowledge and let us discover new things and issues in life
- research facilitates learning as an opportunity to share valuable information to other as a way of recognizing various concerns for public awareness
CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH?
- Empirical
- Logical
- Cyclical
- Analytical
- Critical
- Methodical
- Replicability
direct experience or observation
Empirical
valid procedures and principles
Logical
starts with a problem and ends with a problem
Cyclical
utilizes proven analytical procedures
Analytical
exhibits careful and precise judgment
Critical
conducted in a methodical manner without bias
Methodical
replicated or repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results
Replicability
PROCESSES OF RESEARCH
- Define Research Problem
- Review of Related Literature
- Formulating Hypothesis
- Research Design
- Collecting Data
- Analyzing Data
- Interpret and Report
what is the problem?
Define Research Problem
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SELECTING A RESEARCH PROBLEM?
- researcher’s are of interest
- availability of funds
- investigator’s ability and training
what evidence is already presented?
Review of Related Literature
how are we going to find/look for the answer to questions being studied?
Formulating Hypothesis
where will the study be shown and with what population
Research Design
are we ready to gather the data? Where do we find the data?
Collecting Data