L1 Nature of Inquiry and Research

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Research in Daily Life 1:

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHOD


Chapter 1:
Nature of Inquiry and Research

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
To be able to:
▪ Share research experiences and knowledge.
▪ Explain the importance of research in daily life.
▪ Describe characteristics, processes, and ethics of research.
▪ Differentiate quantitative from qualitative research.
▪ Differentiate theory from hypothesis.
▪ Provide examples of research in areas of interest.
NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH

INQUIRY RESEARCH
▪ Inquiry is to look ▪ Research is to
to information by discover truths by
asking various investigating on
questions about your chosen topic
the thing you are scientifically.
curious about.
Meaning of RESEARCH

▪ RESEARCH is defined as
the scientific investigation
of phenomena which
includes collection,
presentation, analysis and
interpretation of facts that
aligns an individual’s
speculation to reality.
Meaning of RESEARCH

Research includes
any gathering of
data, information and
facts for the
advancement of
knowledge.
- Martin Shuttleworth
Meaning of RESEARCH

Research is a process
of steps used to collect
and analyze
information to
increase
understanding of a
topic or issue. - Creswell, J.W.
Meaning of RESEARCH

Research is a process
of steps used to collect
and analyze
information to
increase
understanding of a
topic or issue. - Creswell, J.W.
Meaning of RESEARCH

A studious inquiry or
examination; especially:
investigation or
experimentation aimed at the
discovery and interpretation of
facts, revision of accepted
theories or laws in the light of
new facts, or practical
application of such new or
revised theories or laws. - The Merriam-Webster
Meaning of RESEARCH

A careful inquiry or
examination to
discover new
information,
relationships to
expand and verify the
- Rummel, J. Francis existing knowledge.
Meaning of RESEARCH

The pursuit of truth with the


help of study, observation,
comparison and experiment;
the search for knowledge
through objective and
systematic method of
finding solutions to a
problem.
- Kothari, C.R.
Lesson 1:
THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE

Question:

As a future entrepreneur, how


would you check the potential
of the business in certain
location?
Lesson 1:
THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE

The purpose of research varies across different scientific


fields and disciplines.
 to solve problems
 to make a sound decision; is very vital to our everyday
decision making
 to obtain academic degrees
 to unveil the truth
 to acquaint with the facts/happening
 to find out causal/underlying relationships
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