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OF A GOOD
RESEARCHER
1.Curious – a good researcher
is usually curious about why
people do things a certain way,
why certain problems exist,
and why no solution is present
about different problems of life.
2. Characteristics of
Quantitative Research
* Objectivity- The data must
be objective. You cannot give
your personal opinion on things.
Everything must be based on
the research participants’ data.
You must remove your bias or
preconceived ideas.
* Use of Numbers- all
quantitative research must
primarily and mainly use
numbers
It uses different ways that
help collect data that is
measurable by numbers. It is
based on statistical analysis.
It is centered on
frequencies(or number of
occurrence of certain factors)
* Use of quantitative data
collection methods- There is a
specific plan to collect
quantitative data. This tool, (for
example), a survey is used
mainly to collect numerical or
statistical data.
* Focus on predetermined set of
concepts- In quantitative
research, you are required to
focus only on one set of
concepts that you preselect to
measure in your research study.
These measurable concepts are
called variables.
3. Definition of Qualitative
Research
- It is about a research type that
allows the researcher to
explore a complex issue that
does not have clear present
variables. It is a research
approach that allows the
researcher to interpret the life
of people in order to understand
their problems better and
deeper in order to generate
solutions that are relevant to
their situation. In qualitative
research, we understand that
people are all different. They
may experience phenomena
differently than we do. So,
instead of representing their
life in numbers, we need to go
them, observe them in their
natural settings, and hear
their personal stories. The
problem is found in those
experiences and the solutions
to the problem are found there
too.
4. Characteristics of Qualitative
Research
*Weaknesses of qualitative
research- It is based on a
limited number of participants.
It is subjective; the
researcher’s bias may affect
the data. It can be cumbersome
because data does not follow
the same structure, as in
quantitative research.
CONCLUSION
Research is an interesting
scholarly activity that everyone
at school needs. It helps us solve
different types of problems in
order to improve life or the way
we do our work. Everyone can
be trained in research.
However, everyone must make
an effort to improve his/her
own research skills.