Brainstorming for Research Topics Flashcards
Inquiry
It is a question which you ask to get some information. It is the process of asking about or investigating something to find out more about it.
Investigation
It is a proper inquiry or efficient study.
Immersion
It is the process of learning a skill by using nothing else but that skill. It is the fact of becoming completely involved in something.
Research Study
Research is like exploring things to come up with the best idea/s to respond to the needs of society.
Concept
It is a conceptual representation abstract objects, or abilities that make up the fundamental building blocks of thoughts and beliefs
Research
Is an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws. It is also a practice of collecting information about a particular subject.
Research
It provides the best solution to some of the world problems and also enhance the knowledge of the researchers. It can give explanations to certain questions stated in the research problem. Through the explanations, it serves as a tool for building knowledge and for facilitating new learning.
Research
It also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify problems and appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to guide thinking and action. It informs action, proves a theory and contributes to develop knowledge in a field or study. Therefore, it understands various issues and increases public awareness.
Qualitative Research
Involves processes, feelings, and motives (the why’s and the how’s) and produce in-depth and holistic data
Qualitative Research
Usually concerned with generating hypothesis from data rather than testing a hypothesis
Qualitative Research
Uses either unstructured or semi-structured instruments
Qualitative Research
Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely
Qualitative Research
Has high validity
Qualitative Research
Used to gain greater understanding of individual differences in terms of feelings, motives and experiences
Qualitative Research
Uses more flexible processes
Qualitative Research
Methods include field research, case study and secondary analysis
Quantitative Research
Aims to characterize trends and patterns
Quantitative Research
Usually starts with neither a theory nor hypothesis about the relationship between two or more variables
Quantitative Research
Uses structured research instruments like questionnaires or schedules
Quantitative Research
Uses large sample sizes that are representatives of the population
Quantitative Research
Has high output replicability
Quantitative Research
Used to gain greater understanding of group similarities
Quantitative Research
Uses structured processes
Quantitative Research
Methods include census, survey, experiments and secondary analysis
Inquiry
Is a method that has the aim of extending knowledge, undertaking doubt, or solving a problem. A theory of inquiry is an interpretation of the various types of inquiry and action of the ways that each type of inquiry attains its aim.
Preparing for research
- Focus
- Decide on topic
- Understand the problem
- Decide on the problem.
Focus
An ill-structured problem demands consideration of diverse perspectives.
Decide on a topic
Think-aloud, asks probing questions, monitors and encourages participants to decide a topic.
Understanding the problem
This will include clarifications of misconceptions and possibilities.
Design on the problem
This is the final stage done to address problems within manageable scales and extend their learning pathways.
Brainstorming
Is a way of inquiring ideas that will help you to develop concepts and focusing techniques by asking questions and knowing the interests of the persons involved in the said issues. The potential ideas can be visualized for interpretations.
Things that to be considered before starting the research activity:
- A problem that is most interesting to you
- Existing problems in the class/school/campus which one may want to solve
- Existing needs of the community or society
- Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields
- Prevailing theories and philosophy
Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic:
- It should be something new or different from what has already been written about.
- It must be original.
- It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.
- It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.
- It should be of researcher’s interest.
- It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited period of time.
- It should be clear, not ambiguous.
- It should be specific, not general.
- It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher.
- It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the methods and techniques to be employed in gathering them.
- It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering the data and their treatment.
- It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the project.
- It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking.
