Characteristics of Research

Question 1

10 Characteristics of Research

S O F E C R V A G C

Answer 1

1. The research should be systematic.
2. The research should be objective.
3. The research should be feasible.
4. The research should be empirical.
5. The research should be clear.
6. The research should be reliable.
7. The research should be valid.
8. The research should be accurate.
9. The research should be generalizable.
10. The research must be controlled.

Question 2

7 Importance of Research

Answer 2

1. Provides scientific basis for any practice or methodology in any field/discipline.
2. Research is undertaken for the continuous development and further productivity in any field.
3. Helps develops tools for assessing effectiveness of any practice or operation.
4. Provides solutions to problems concerning almost all issues encountered in different areas of work.
5. Research impacts decision-making.
6. Develops and evaluates alternative approaches to the educational aspects of any discipline.
7. It advances personal and professional qualifications of a practitioner.

Question 3

4 goals of research

Answer 3

to provide evidence-based practices
to establish credibility in the profession
to observe accountabiity for the the profession
to promote cost and effectiveness