Empirical is based on direct experience or observation
Chapter 4 is The results, also known as findings
Logical is based in valid procedures and principle
Cyclical, research startswithaproblem and ends with a problem
Analytical utilizes proven analyticalprocedures in gathering data
Critical exhibits careful and precisejudgement
Methodical is conducted in methodicalmannerwithout bias
Replicability, research design and procedures are replicated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusiveresults
Basic research, also called pure research, is the study, title of books, rights, etc.
Applied Research always deals with problems, such as crisis, diseases, any type of problem.
Developmental Research is the systematic study of designing, developing and evaluating instructional programs
QUALITIES OF A GOOD RESEARCHER:
ResearchOriented
Efficient
Scientific
Effective
Active
Resourceful
Creative
Honest
Economical
Religious
Prudence is using time efficiently and wisely
Variable is any representation of object, event, people, or phenomenon defined by certain set of characteristics
Independent Variable is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to determine the effect on the dependent variable, and is also the cause variable
Dependent Variable is the variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, and also the effect variable
Moderator Variable is a variable that can affect the relationship between two variables
Controlled Variable is the variable that is kept constant throughout the experiment, controlled by the researcher
Intervening Variable is a variable that handlesthechange in the dependent variable due to the change in the independent variable
Control Group is the group not exposed to the treatment/independent variable
Experimental Group is the group exposed to the treatment/independent variable
Table is the most consistent way of presenting, analyzing and presenting data
Tabular employs tables either horizontal or vertical tables
Graphical utilizes graphs
Textual utilizes texts, also called paragraph form
Research designs are classified into two types: qualitative and quantitative.