lesson 2

Cards (10)


  • step-by-step process of investigation that uses standardized approach to answer questions or solving problems (Polit & Beck, 2004)
  • Research plays an important role in tertiary education. Though there are many problems confronted by higher education, developments are realized through research. After all its main purpose is to answer a question or to solve an issue (Palispis, 2004).

  • Research is a continuous undertaking of making known the unknown (Sachez 2002).
  • Research is an investigation following ordered steps leading to a discovery of new information or concepts (Sanchez, 1999).
  • Research is a very careful investigation of something that purports the contribution of additional or new knowledge and wisdom (Basseyy, as cited by Coleman & Briggs, 2002).
  • Research is a tested approach of thinking and employing validated instruments and steps in order to obtain a more adequate solution to a problem that is otherwise impossible to address under ordinary means (Crawford, as cited by Alcantara & Espina, 1995).
  • Research requires you to inquire or investigate about your chosen research topic by asking questions
  • Research is analogous to inquiry, in that, both involve investigation of something through questioning.
  • inquiry is the act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning
  • research is (uncountable) diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc; laborious or continued search after truth.