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• Research - is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation and interpretation of facts that link an individual's speculation with reality.
• Research - is the systematic study of trends or events which involves the careful collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data or facts that relate man's thinking with reality
• Critical - Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
• Cyclical - Research is a cyclical process because it starts with a problem and ends with a problem
• Analytical - The research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering the data whether historical, descriptive, experimental ,or case study
• Methodical - Research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using systematic methods and procedures
• Logical - Research is based on valid procedures and principles Scientific study is done in an orderly manner so that the investigator has confidence in the results
• Replicated - The research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results
• Ten Qualities of A Good Researcher

  • Research-oriented
  • Efficient
  • Scientific
  • Effective
  • Active
  • Resourceful
  • Creative
  • Honest
  • Economical
  • Religious
• Intellectual Curiosity - A researcher undertakes deep thinking and inquiry of the thing, problems and situations around him. He is keen to get information on these problems and situations often due to unusualness and newness
• Prudence - The researcher is careful to conduct his research study at the right time and at the

  right place wisely,efficiently and economically
• Healthy Criticism - The researcher is always doubtful as to the truthfulness of the results
• Intellectual Honesty - An intelligent researcher is honest to collect or gather data or facts in order to arrive at honest results. Honesty is the best policy of the researcher
• Intellectual Creativity - A productive and resourceful investigator always creates new research

  He enjoys inventing unique,novel and original researches, and considers research as his hobby
• Empirical - Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher The collection of data relies on practical experience without giving consideration to scientific knowledge or theory
• Paul Felix Lazarsfeld - founder of modern research surveys
• Cerchier - French word to seek or search
• Prefix "re" meaning "to search again"
• Criminological Research - a careful systematic study of knowledge in the field of Criminology or Criminal Justice. It is also defined as a systematic process of collecting and analyzing crime and victim data or test existing criminological and victimization theories
• Three possible reasons for Conducting Criminological Research

  • Exploration - when there is little prior knowledge
  • Description - yield to additional information only when some knowledge has been obtained
  • Explanation - when substantial knowledge is available, it attempts to explain the facts already gathered
• Good - a careful,disciplined inquiry, varying in the technique and method according to the nature and conditons of the problem identified, directed towards the clarification or resolution of a problem
• Aquino - the systematic for pertinent information on a specific topic or problem