Applied Research reviewer Flashcards
is the fundamental act of research.
Inquiry
is a question or set of questions, a request for information.
Inquiry
focuses on asking specific questions.
Inquiry
is a broad, extensive, and long-term process of systematic and semi-systematic
investigation.
Research
is the process of obtaining, comparing, testing, and validating information.
Research
- The process of research includes:
a. Observation and inquiry
b. Collection and documentation
c. Analysis and interpretation
d. Communication
- Importance of research.
a. To discover truth and knowledge
b. To find answers to some questions
c. To find solutions to some problems.
- Purposes of research.
a. Exploration
b. Description
c. Explanation
- Why do we do research.
a. Research is an academic endeavor.
b. Research allows improvement.
c. Research directly addresses problems and explores possible solutions.
- Practical application of research.
a. Discover medical breakthroughs.
b. Technological advancements.
c. Understanding and solving problems
Means one can copy research and arrive at the same results for consistency
and validity.
Replicable
If it draws information from measured phenomena and knowledge from
actual experience rather than theory. They are considered original and primary data.
empirical
If it went through a process where findings should have full proof of thorough review on merits and faults of a work.
critical
It means a researcher does not immediately jump to conclusions and such doubts are reserved to an absolute need to assess all data before arriving at a conclusion.
analytical
Iif it demonstrates the repetition of the problem-solution-problem cycle.
cyclical
If it uses rational reasoning or fundamental rules of thought.
Logical
If follows standard procedures.
methodical
characteristics of a good research?
Replicable, empirical , critical , analytical , cyclical, logical, methodical,