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• Research is the scientific investigation of phenomena, including collection, analysis, presentation, interpretation, and facts aligning speculation with reality
• Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge, not mere beliefs, guesses, or theories
• Research is significant and has gradually changed human life throughout history
• Importance of research to daily lives:

  • Research aims for truth
  • Research improves quality of human life
  • Research saves lives
  • Research gathers necessary information
  • Research explores humanity
• Research aims for truth based on evidence or data, establishing truth and providing explanations or solutions to problems
• Research improves the quality of human life by introducing advancements and technologies that enhance living standards
• Research saves lives by discovering medications and treatments that combat diseases and infections
• Research gathers necessary information by conducting studies and collecting data to address specific questions or problems
• Research explores humanity by studying and understanding different cultures, traditions, and beliefs of people
• Key characteristics of research:

  • Systematic Approach
  • Objective and Unbiased
  • Empirical Evidence
  • Clear Research Question or Problem
  • Replicability
  • Transparency and Ethics
  • Generalizability
  • Logical and Critical Thinking
• Quantitative research methods focus on collecting and analyzing quantifiable data to draw conclusions:

  • Surveys
  • Experiments
  • Observational Studies
  • Secondary Data Analysis
• Qualitative Research employs non-numerical information-gathering methods to provide in-depth insights into the research topic:

  • Interviews
  • Focus Groups
  • Ethnography
  • Case Studies
• Parts of a research paper:

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Literature review
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References
• Title:

  • The main heading of the research paper that summarizes the main idea or focus of the study
• Abstract:

  • A brief summary of the research paper, including the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions
• Introduction:

  • Provides background information on the topic, states the research problem or question, and outlines the purpose of the study
• Literature review:

  • Summarizes and evaluates existing research on the topic, highlighting gaps in the literature that the current study aims to address
• Methodology:

  • Describes the research design, data collection methods, and analysis techniques used in the study
• Results:

  • Presents the findings of the study, usually in a clear and organized manner using tables, figures, and statistics
• Discussion:

  • Interprets the results, discusses their implications, and relates them back to the research question or hypothesis
• Conclusion:

  • Summarizes the key findings of the study, discusses their significance, and suggests areas for future research
• References:

  • Lists all the sources cited in the research paper using a specific citation style (e.g., APA, MLA)