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Systematic Investigation

This document defines research and discusses its importance. Research is defined as the systematic investigation into sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions. The main purposes of research are to inform action, prove theories, and contribute to developing knowledge. Research is important as it builds knowledge, helps understand issues, aids business success, supports truths, finds opportunities, and exercises the mind. Research can be used to confirm existing knowledge, challenge it, or contribute new knowledge. Factors to consider when choosing a research topic include scope, originality, and available sources. The document then outlines the typical chapters in a research paper, including the introduction, literature review, research design, and results.

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Systematic Investigation

This document defines research and discusses its importance. Research is defined as the systematic investigation into sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions. The main purposes of research are to inform action, prove theories, and contribute to developing knowledge. Research is important as it builds knowledge, helps understand issues, aids business success, supports truths, finds opportunities, and exercises the mind. Research can be used to confirm existing knowledge, challenge it, or contribute new knowledge. Factors to consider when choosing a research topic include scope, originality, and available sources. The document then outlines the typical chapters in a research paper, including the introduction, literature review, research design, and results.

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Research – the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order
to establish facts and reach new conclusions;
 A careful consideration of study regarding a particular concern or problem
using scientific methods.
 A systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict and control observed
phenomenon – Earl Robert Babbie, Sociologist
 Creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new
and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies and
understandings
 Synthesis and analysis of previous research to the extent that it leads to new
and creative outcomes.
Why conduct Research?
There are three applied research courses – PR1, PR2, and III
The main purpose of research
1. To inform action
2. To prove a theory
3. To contribute to developing knowledge in a field of study
Importance of Research
1. A tool for building knowledge and for facilitating learning
2. Means to understand various issues and increase public awareness
3. An aid to business success
4. A way to prove lies and support truths
5. Means to find, gauge and seize opportunities
6. A seed to love reading, writing, analyzing and sharing valuable information
7. Nourishment and exercise for the mind
Research in a Nutshell
1. To confirm/validate existing knowledge
2. To negate/challenge existing knowledge
3. To contribute to existing knowledge
4. To improve the quality of life (applied research/technology-driven research)
Descriptive-Statistical Method – combination of qualitative and quantitative methods
 One method is given priority over the other
Things to Consider in choosing a topic
1. Scope. You may need to start broad and let your research take you narrower.
2. Originality. Choose a topic that will allow you to contribute to the field rather
than reiterate facts.
3. Sources. Choose a topic that has scholarly grounding
Chapter 1 - The Problem and its Setting
 Introduction
 Statement of the Problem
 Scope and Delimitation
 Significance of the Study
 NOTES
Introduction – focus on the general statement of the problem/thesis statement
 International, national, regional, provincial, identified locale
Chapter 2 – Review of Related Literature and Studies
 Related Literature
 Related Studies
 Synthesis of the state-of-the-art
 Research Gaps
 Theoretical Framework
 Theoretical Paradigm
 Conceptual Framework
 Conceptual Paradigm
 Definition of Terms
 NOTES
Chapter 3 – Research Design and Methodologies
 Research Method
 Sampling Design
 Key-Informants/Respondents
 Sources of Data
 Research Instrument
 Research Procedure
 Statistical Treatment
 NOTES

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