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• Investigation


  To try to find out the facts about something
• Discipline


  A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education
• Inquiry


  The act of asking questions to gather information
• Research


  Is important in daily life
• Research


  The scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual's speculation with reality
• Solutions to problems


  Must be based on knowledge, not on mere beliefs, guesses or theories
• Research procedure


  A systematic and well-planned procedure is required to meet the need in order that information is acquired and evaluate its accuracy and effectiveness
• Research


  A process of inquiring
• Purposes of Research


  • To inform action
  • To prove or generate a theory
  • To augment knowledge in a field or study
• Characteristics of Research


  • Empirical - based on direct experience or observation
  • Logical - based on valid procedures and principles
  • Cyclical - starts with a problem and ends with a problem
  • Analytical - utilizes proven analytical procedures
  • Critical - exhibits careful and precise judgment
  • Methodical - conducted in a methodical manner without bias
  • Replicable - the research design and procedures are replicated or repeated
• Informed Consent


  Required to protect the rights of the participants in the study
• Honesty


  Report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status accurately without fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation
• Objectivity


  Avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation, peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of research
• Integrity


  Keep promises and agreements, act with sincerity, strive for consistency of thought and action
• Carefulness


  Avoid careless errors and negligence, carefully and critically examine your work and the work of peers, keep good records of research activities
• Openness


  Share data, results, ideas, tools and resources, be open to criticism and new ideas
• Respect for Intellectual Property


  Honor patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other forms of intellectual property, do not use published or unpublished data, methods, or results without permission, give credit where credit is due, never plagiarize, fabricate and falsify
• Confidentiality


  Protect confidential communications, such as papers or grants submitted for publication, personnel records, trade or military secrets, and patient records
• Respect for Colleagues


  Respect colleagues' opinions, treat them fairly and do not outsmart others
• Non-discrimination


  Avoid discrimination against colleagues or students on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, or other factors that are not related to their scientific competence and integrity
• Human Subjects Protection


  When conducting research on human subjects, minimize harms and risks and maximize benefits, respect human dignity, privacy, and anonymity
• Rights of Research Participants

  • Human Rights
  • Intellectual Property
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Voluntary Participation
  • Anonymity
  • Privacy