Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Parang, Maguindanao
S.Y. 2017-2018
What is Research?
Coined from two words, re means “again” and search means “to look for something”
Suggests an action that denotes “to look for something again”
Search for new ideas, improve certain processes, create something useful out of something old, explain a
series of observations, or look at something in different perspective using a new investigative lens
A systematic and organized process of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data to find
answers to people’s queries
An organized method of finding novel or relatively new ideas from the existing body of knowledge with
the help of useful tools for the purpose of improving the quality of life
AIMS OF RESEARCH
Verification of Existing knowledge
Aimed at verifying or proving the veracity of existing theories or knowledge
Lead to the development of new ideas, strengthening a current knowledge, or debunking a theory
Acquisition of New Knowledge
Brings forth new ideas regarding a theory or even create a totally new theory
Application of New Knowledge
New ideas and innovations are then utilized and translated to something useful to humankind
Advancement of the Researcher’s Expertise
Conduct more investigations
Gain relevant experiences that enhance and deepen their knowledge and skills in the area of their
investigations
FUNCTIONS OF RESEARCH
Exploration
The purpose is to provide a foundation for future studies
Seeks to find more information about a topic and a broader perspective or an additional
knowledge to what is currently known
Description
The purpose is to give additional information on newly discovered ideas that are results of
exploration
Fills in the details and gaps regarding a particular idea, with the intent to expand understanding
Information is needed to be supplied in order to answer the ‘what’ and ‘how’ questions instead of
formulating unsure explanations.
Explanation
Aims to explain relationships existing between variables, quantitatively or qualitatively
Characteristics of Research
Realistic
This must result to empirical data – derived from actual observations of a phenomenon,
interviews of people who have witnessed an incident, analysis of first-hand document sources,
excavation of artifacts, and other actions that yield valid evidence of one’s investigations
Logical
Research follows valid, definite principles, frameworks, and procedures
Cyclical
It starts with a problem and ends with another
New questions may refine the answers generated, fine-tune the research methods, or modify the
answered research question
Analytical
The latter must be analyzed to elicit the desired meaning from the obtained information
Proper analysis of data should be done before making final conclusions
Objective
Defined as the lack of bias or prejudice
Analysis and interpretation of data, and drawing out implications from research data must be free
of bias and alteration to favor a certain hypothesis, a personality, or an organization
Critical
It is when the researcher is careful and precise in processing ideas and judgment
Replicable
Research must be written clearly and chronologically
Researchers can redo or repeat the investigation with the intent of verifying the generated
information
It is only through this process of replication that a particular research can claim verifiability of
valid and reliable or consistent results
TYPES OF RESEARCH
Qualitative Research
Employs qualitative methods and deals with the characteristics observed from the respondents
with minimal to no use of statistical analysis
Quantitative Research
Uses quantitative procedures where the respondents’ traits are translated numerically
Focuses on the analysis and interpretation of the raw numerical data gathered based on statistical
outcomes