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6.1-Definition of Research

The document discusses research and provides definitions from experts. It defines research as a systematic process of investigating a topic to discover new knowledge through steps like selecting a topic, formulating objectives and a problem statement, creating a plan, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings. It also defines research as applying systematic methods to help understand and enhance processes, as understanding complex relations, and as a form of advocacy where participants identify necessary societal changes through data collection. The document is divided into sections on defining research and types of research.

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6.1-Definition of Research

The document discusses research and provides definitions from experts. It defines research as a systematic process of investigating a topic to discover new knowledge through steps like selecting a topic, formulating objectives and a problem statement, creating a plan, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings. It also defines research as applying systematic methods to help understand and enhance processes, as understanding complex relations, and as a form of advocacy where participants identify necessary societal changes through data collection. The document is divided into sections on defining research and types of research.

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MODULE 6:

THE NATURE OF
RESEARCH
PREPARED BY: ENGR. JONAYKA A. TAPIADOR
MODULE CONTENT

A. DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
B. FACTS ABOUT RESEARCH
C. FALLACIES ABOUT RESEARCH
D. TYPES OF RESEARCH
E. BASIC ELEMENTS OF RESEARCH

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DEFINITION OF
RESEARCH

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DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
1. The term RESEARCH has
various meanings. Let us take
a quick look at some of the
definitions from research
experts.

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DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
2. Research is a ‘systematic
inquiry or intensive investigation
of a subject in order to discover
new knowledge, information,
theories and understanding’
(REXECOM, 2015, p. 1)

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DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
3. Research is a process that
involves a) selecting topic, b)
formulating objectives/Writing
‘Statement of the Problem’, c)
formulating plan, d) collecting data,
e) analyzing data, and f) presenting
findings (Gray, 2004)

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DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
4. Research is the application of
systematic methods and
techniques that help
researchers and practitioners
understand and enhance a
process (Lodico, et. al., 2010)

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DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
5. Research is the process of
understanding the
complexity of relations (Esin,
et al., 2010)

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DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
6. Research is a form of advocacy where
participants identify necessary societal
changes while using inductive processes
in the collection of information or
knowledge (Lodico, et. al, 2010).

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DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
7. Research is a process of
consciousness-raising by which
participants become more aware of
social constraints and of ways they
can initiate social transformation.

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THANK YOU!
The next topic is on TYPES OF RESEARCH…

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REFERENCES
✘ Methods of Research: A Simplified Guide by MABLubrica, JVLubrica & MTSajise (2020)
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