PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 1
NATURE OF
INQUIRY AND
WEEK 1
RESEARCH
OBJECTIVES
define research;
give the importance of research in daily life; and
✓ supply possible ideas and evidence to solve a problem
MOTIVATIO
N
RESEARCH HUGOT
5 reasons kung bakit mas Maganda ang research kaysa sa lovelife mo?
1. Ang research dinedefend.
2. Ang research may ethical considerations.
3. And research ay may significant levels.
4. Ang research ay may clear and specific objectives.
5. And lastly, and research ay may proposal.
IS
RESEARCH
Research isNECESSARY
derived from the words “re”
meaning again, a new or over again and
? examine closely and
“search” meaning to
carefully, to test and try, or to probe.
Together they form a noun describing “a
careful, systematic, patient study and
investigation in some field of knowledge,
undertaken to establish facts or
principles”.
Research is a “structured enquiry
that utilizes acceptable scientific
methodology, to solve problems and
create new knowledge that is
generally applicable”. Scientific
methods consist of systematic
observation, classification and
interpretation of data
VOCA
BULA
Inquiry- questions
Investigation- inspection
RY
Immersion-personal involvement
RESEARCH is
important
because,
a) it can expand knowledge and new discoveries;
b) it can help us look for ways to allocate scarce
resources accordingly; and
c) it can develop critical thinking and analysis
skills (Kothari, 2002).
RESEARCH
Direction:
Complete the concept map by
writing words associated with
the middle word. Then explain
what is the importance of
research in a daily living.
CHARACTERIS
TICS OF
RESEARCH
✓ Empirical. Research is based on direct experience or observation by
the researcher.
✓ Logical. Research is based on valid procedures and principles.
✓ Cyclical. Research is a cyclical process because it starts with a
problem and ends with a problem.
✓ Analytical. Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering
the data, whether historical, descriptive, and experimental and case
study.
✓ Critical. Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
✓ Methodical. Research is conducted in a methodical manner without
bias using systematic method and procedures.
✓ Replicability. The research design and procedures are replicated or
repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive
results.
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES THAT
A RESEARCHER SHOULD
✓ If the researcher possesses honesty, s/he does not fabricate, falsify,
or misrepresent data;
✓ morality, if s/hePOSSESS
✓ objectivity, if s/he avoids or minimizes bias or self-deception;
possesses the code of conduct that would be
accepted by anyone;
✓ integrity, if s/he keeps his/her promises and agreements;
✓ carefulness, if s/he avoids careless errors and negligence;
✓ openness, if s/he is open to criticism and new ideas;
✓ respect to intellectual property, if s/he learns to acknowledge ideas
and give credits to the rightful owner;
✓ confidentiality, if s/he discloses sensitive and personal information to
protect the identity of the person;
✓ responsible publication, if s/he avoids wasteful and duplicative
publication;
✓ legitimacy, if s/he gives accurate results of the study; and
✓ anti-discrimination, if s/he does not discriminate someone else’s
culture, tradition, language, race, et.
SIX STEPS IN A
RESEARCH
PROCESS
✓ identifying the area of study
✓ choosing the topic
✓ formulating a research plan
✓ collecting and then analyzing the
data; and
✓ then finally writing up the study.
-Rummel and Ballaine (1963
WHAT ARE
RESEARCH
MISCONDUCTS?
(a) Fabrication - making up data or results and recording
or reporting them.
(b) Falsification - manipulating research materials, or
changing or omitting data or results such that the research
is not accurately represented in the research record.
(c) Plagiarism - the appropriation of another person's
ideas, processes, results, or words without giving
appropriate credit.
(d) Research misconduct does not include honest error or
differences of opinion.
THE PURPOSE OF
R E S E A RC H
The main purposes of research are to
inform action, gather evidence for
theories, and contribute to developing
knowledge in a field of study. Research
help develops our critical thinking
skills, gives us knowledge and
learnings and also provide us an
information that we can apply or use in
our daily life.
Research is search for facts and
knowledge. Research is really
important because it reveals reality
SIMILARITIES AND
DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES AND
DIFFERENCES
SUMMARY
Research is a process of systematic inquiry
that entails collection of data; documentation
of critical information; and analysis and
interpretation of that data/information, in
accordance with suitable methodologies set by
specific professional fields and academic
disciplines.
SUMMARY
There are two (2) approaches/processes to
research namely quantitative and
qualitative researches. Quantitative
research is based on collecting and analyzing
numerical data. It concentrates on measuring
the scale, range, and frequency of
phenomena, among other factors. On the
other hand, qualitative research is more
subjective in nature. It involves examining and
reflecting on the less tangible aspects of a
research, such as values, attitudes, and
perceptions.
