RES104 (3RD QTR)

• Research is the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of facts that line an individual’s speculation with reality.
• Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge, not on mere beliefs, guesses, or theories.
• In research, a systematic and well-planned procedure is required to meet the need so that information is acquired and evaluated for its accuracy and effectiveness.
• Inquiry is a problem-solving technique.
• The purpose of research is to inform action, prove or generate a theory, and augment knowledge in a field or study.
• Research empowers us with knowledge and lets us discover new things and issues in life.
• Research facilitates learning as an opportunity to share valuable information to others as a way of recognizing various concerns for public awareness.
• Empirical research is based on direct experience or observation.
• Logical research utilizes valid procedures and principles.
• Cyclical research starts with a problem and ends with a problem.
• Analytical research utilizes proven analytical procedures.
• Critical research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
• Methodical research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias.
• Replicability in research means that the research is replicated or repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results.
• Honesty in research means not fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting data.
• Animal care in research involves showing proper respect and care for animals.
• Competence in research involves taking steps to promote competence in science as a whole.
• Objectivity in research involves avoiding bias.
• Research misconduct involves fabrication, falsification, and does not include honest error of differences of opinion.
• Voluntary participation in research means that prospective research participants must be informed about the procedures and risks in the research.
• Different acts that are considered plagiarism include failure to cite quotations and borrowed ideas, failure to enclose borrowed language in quotation marks.
• Integrity in research involves striving for consistency of thought and action.
• Plagiarism is the act of using another person’s work, ideas, results, and processes without giving due credit.
• Nondiscrimination in research involves avoiding discrimination against colleagues or students on factors that are not related to their scientific competence.
• Human rights in research constitute a set of rights and duties necessary for the protection of human dignity, inherent to all human beings.
• Responsible publication in research involves avoiding wasteful and duplicative publication.
• Informed consent is secured to protect the rights of participants.
• Anonymity in research involves the protection of people’s identity through not disclosing their names or not exposing their identity.
• Openness in research involves being open to criticism and new ideas.
• Respect for colleagues in research involves treating them fairly and not outsmarting others.
• Social responsibility in research involves striving to promote social acceptance and prevent social harms.
• Human subjects protection in research involves respecting human dignity, privacy, and anonymity.
• Legality in research involves knowing and obeying relevant laws and policies.
• Respect for intellectual property in research means never plagiarizing, fabricating, or falsifying.
• Copyright infringement in research means that the rights accorded to the copyright holder are breached by a third party.
• Carefulness in research involves keeping good records of research activities.
• Intellectual property protection in research involves protecting the creations of the mind, which can have both moral and commercial value.
• Objectivity and integrity in research involve respecting the rights of participants, presenting research findings honestly, avoiding misuse of the research role, acknowledging research collaboration and assistance, and distortions of findings by the sponsor.
• Confidentiality in research involves protecting confidential communications.
• Responsible mentoring in research involves promoting their welfare and allowing them to make their own decisions.