RESEARCH

• Definition of Research
• Characteristics of Research
• Process of Research
• Ethics in Research
 REVIEW

IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
RESEARCH
 NATURE OF
RESEARCH & INQUIRY
 Think Tank
• Think of several aspects about the given
items where one can use inquiry and
research
1) flower
2) traffic
3) electricity
4) bag
5) milktea
 INQUIRY and RESEARCH
Inquiry
• is to look for Research
• is to discover truths
information by
by investigating on
asking various
your chosen topic
questions about
scientifically (going
the thing you are through a systematic
curious about way of doing things—
simplest to most
complex patterns of
thinking)
 Inquiry Definition
• is a learning process that motivates you to
obtain knowledge or information about
people, things, places or events.
• It requires you to collect data, meaning,
facts, and information about the object of
your inquiry, and examine such data
carefully.
 1. Inquiry is an Active Learning
Process
• in your analysis, you execute varied
thinking strategies that range from
lower-order to higher-order thinking
skills such as inferential, critical,
integrative, and creative thinking
• Thus, inquiry is an active learning
process.
2. Inquiry is a problem-solving
technique

• Solving a problem by being

inquisitive
• Tend to act like scientists who are
inclined to think logically and
systematically in seeking evidence
to support conclusions about
something.
3. Inquiry elevates your
thinking power
• Makes you think in different ways
• Inquisitive thinking does not go in
linear fashion; rather, it operates
in an interactive manner.
4. Inquiry includes cooperative
learning
• Does not only involve yourself only
but other members of society too
What is research?
 What is research?
• research. 1.a. the systematic
investigation into and study of materials,
sources, etc, in order to establish facts
and reach new conclusions. b. an
endeavour to discover new or collate old
facts etc by the scientific study of a
subject or by a course of critical
investigation. [Oxford Concise
Dictionary]
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 Definition of Research by
Various Authors
• According to Kothari (2006). Research is a
pursuit of trust with the help of study,
observation, comparison and experiment,
the search for knowledge through
objective and systematic method of finding
solutions to a problem.
• Research comprises “creative work
undertaken on a systematic basis in order
to increase the stock of knowledge,
including knowledge of man, culture and
society, and the use of this stock of
knowledge to devise new
applications.”[OECD 2002]
• “In the broadest sense of the word, the
definition of research includes any
gathering of data, information and facts for
the advancement of knowledge.”
[Shuttleworth, 2008]
Determine whether inquiry or research is applicable to
the given situations:

1. A person wants to know the occupant of one

condominium.
2. A student wants to know the medicinal effects
of guava leaves.
3. Mr. Cruz wants to know the technique to make
his electric fan function instantly.
4. Professor Gomez wants to discover the impact
of social networking on his students’ learning
abilities.
5. Aling Rosa wants to know the reason behind
the decrease of her sales for the day.
6. A businessman wants to create a product
that will be patronized by the people in one of
the remote areas in Batangas.
7. Dave wants to put up a business in
Bauan, Batangas.

8. Sheena needs to get the number of

students who will attend the graduation
ball .
9. A businessman wants to find out which
between these two marketing strategies: free
tasting and attractive packaging could increase
daily sales.

10. Maria was invited to attend the

President’s dinner party. She wanted to
look like she’s really part of the circle.
CHARACTERISTICS 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.
 Purposes of research

 To develop or discover new

knowledge
 To test and refine theories
 To solve specific problems
 Benefits of research to
students
1. Develops ability to work independently
2. Enables to work scientifically or systematically
3. Provides in-depth knowledge of something
4. Elevates mental abilities through higher-order
thinking strategies (HOTS) of inferring, evaluating,
synthesizing, appreciating, applying, and creating.
 Benefits of research to
students
5. Improves reading and writing skills.
6. Familiarizes with the basic tools of research
and the various techniques of gathering data and
of presenting research findings.
7. Develops critical thinking.