L1 Nature of Inquiry and Research
L1 Nature of Inquiry and Research
L1 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
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