PRACTICAL RESEARCH REVIEW

• Research: defined as the scientific investigation.
• Inquiry is defined as "a seeking for truth, information or knowledge".
• Concept of Research

  • Inquiry

  • Investigation

  • Immersion
• Inquiry is a term that is synonymous with the word 'investigation'. When you inquire or investigate
• Research is systematic and objective creation of knowledge systematic
• Purpose of Research 1. To inform action 2. To prove or generate a theory 3. To augment knowledge in a field or study.
• Characteristics of Research

  1. Empirical.
  2. Logical
  3. Cyclical
  4. Analytical
  5. Critical.
  6. Methodical.
  7. Replicability
• Empirical - Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher.
• Logical - Research is based on valid procedures and principles.
• Cyclical - Research is a cyclical process because it starts with a problem and ends with a problem
• Analytical - Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering the data, whether historical, descriptive, and experimental and case study.
• Critical - Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
• Methodical - Research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using systematic method and procedures.
• Replicability -The research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results
• Ethics in research

  • Informed Consent
  • Honesty
  • Objectivity
  • Integrity
  • Carefulness
  • Openness
  • Respect for Intellectual Property
  • Respect for Colleagues
  • Social responsibility
  • Non-discrimination
  • Competence
  • Legality
  • Animal Care
  • Human Subjects protection.