E.R Flashcards by Jonathan Rago

Purpose of Research (15)

To discover new facts about known phenomena
To find answers to problems which are only partially solved by existing methods and information.
Improve existing techniques and develop new instruments or products.
To discover previously unrecognized substances or elements.
Discover pathways of action of known substances and elements.
To order related, valid generalizations into systematized science.
To provide basis for decision-making in business, industry, education, government, and in other undertakings.
To satisfy the researcher’s curiosity.
To find answers to queries by means of scientific methods.
To acquire a better and deeper understanding about one phenomenon that can be known or understood better.
To expand or verify existing knowledge.
To improve educational practices for raising the quality of school products.
To promote health and prolong life.
To provide man with more of his basic needs.
To make work, travel, and communication faster, easier, and more comfortable.

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Characteristics of a Good Research (13)

Systematic
Controlled
Empirical
Analytical
Objective, unbiased, and logical
Employs hypothesis
Employs quantitative or statistical
methods
Original work
Done by an expert
Accurate investigation, observation and
description
Patient and unhurried activity
Requires an effort-making capacity
Requires courage

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Kinds and classification of research according to PURPOSE.

Predictive or Prognostic
Direct Research
Illuminative Research

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Determining the future operation of the variables under investigation with the aim of controlling or redirecting such for better

Predictive or Prognostic

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Determines what should be done based on the findings. This is to remedy an unsatisfactory condition if there is any.

Directive Research

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Concerned with the interaction of the components of the variable being investigated

Illuminative Research

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Kinds of research according to GOAL.

Basic or Pure Research
Applied Research

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It is done for the development of theories or principle.

Basic or Pure Research

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Application of the results of the pure research. This is testing the efficacy of theories and principles.

Applied Research

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Kinds or classification of research according to the LEVELS OF INVESTIGATION.

Exploratory Research
Descriptive Research
Experimental Research

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The researcher studies the variables pertinent to a specific situation.

Exploratory Research

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The researcher studies the relationships of the variables

Descriptive Research

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It studies the effects of the variables on each other.

Experimental Research

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Kinds/classification of research according to the TYPE OF ANALYSIS.

Analytic Approach
Holistic Approach

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The researcher attempts to identify and isolate the components of the research situation.

Analytic Approach

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It begins with the total situation, focusing attention on the system first and then on its internal relationships.

Holistic Approach

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Kinds/classification of research according to SCOPE.

Action Research

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It is done on a very limited scope to solve a particular problem which is not so big.

Action Research

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Kinds/classification of research according to CHOICE OF ANSWER TO PROBLEMS.

Evaluation Research
Developmental Research

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All possible courses of action are specified and identified and the researcher tries to find the most advantageous.

Evaluation Research

The focus is on finding or developing a more suitable instrument or process than has been available.

Developmental Research

Kinds/classification of research
according to STATISTICAL CONTENT.

Quantitative or Statistical Research
Qualitative Research

Inferential statistics are utilized to determine the results of the study

Quantitative or Statistical Research

It is designed to collect non-numerical data to gain insights. It is non-statistical and unstructured or semi-structured. It relies on data collected based on a research design that answers the question “why.”

Qualitative Research

Kinds/classification of research according to TIME ELEMENT.

Historical Research Descriptive Research Experimental Research

Describe what was

Historical Research

Describe what is

Descriptive Research

Describe what will be

Experimental Research

Scientific methods of research

• Determining the problem • Forming a hypothesis • Doing a Library Search • Designing the Study • Developing the instruments for Collecting Data • Collecting the Data • Analyzing the Data • Determining implications and conclusions from the findings • Making recommendations for further research

Principles of Scientific Method

Rigid Control Objectivity Systematic Organization Rigorous Standard

Variables are those things that vary in quantity and quality which are to be manipulated by the researcher.

Rigid Control

There should be no bias or partially in treating the results of the inquiry.

Objectivity

It refers to proper and accurate tabulations of data as well as presenting them in statistical tables ready for interpretation.

Systematic Organization

Setting up standards or principles which serve as bases for evaluating the findings of a study.

Rigorous Standard

Any significant, perplexing and challenging situation, real or artificial, the solution of which requires reflective thinking.

Problem

ELEMENTS OF A RESEARCH PROBLEM

•AIM OR PURPOSE •SUBJECT MATTER OR TOPIC TO BE INVESTIGATED •PLACE OR LOCALE •PERIOD OR TIME •POPULATION

It is a part of the research wherein the general and specific sub problems are formulated.

Statement of the Problem

It is a self-evident truth which is based upon a known fact or phenomenon.

Assumption

This refers to the tentative conclusion or answer to a specific question raised at the beginning of the investigation. It is an educated guess about the answer to a specific question.

Hypothesis

Procedures for Reviewing the Literatures

1. Define Your Research Question or Topic 2. Conduct a Comprehensive Literature Search 3. Screen and Select Sources 4. Organize Your Sources 5. Read and Summarize 6. Synthesize the Literature 7. Identify Gaps and Questions. 8. Construct a Conceptual Framework. 9. Write the Literature Review. 10. Cite and Reference Properly. 11. Revise and Edit. 12. Update Throughout the Research Process

It is composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the present study is related.

Related Literature

These are studies, inquiries, or investigations already conducted to which the present proposed study is related or has some bearing or similarity.

Related Studies

It is a diagrammatic representation of a conceptual framework. It depicts in a more vivid way what the conceptual framework wants to convey.

Paradigm

It is a visual tool that helps you analyze and get a comprehensive understanding. This analytical tool can be used in different variations and contacts, so it is useful in many fields of work. It is commonly used to visually explain systems, relationships, concepts, and ideas in an organized way.

Conceptual Framework

It include the weaknesses of the study beyond the control of the researcher.

Limitations of the Study

This scheme is a tentative explanation or theoretical explanation of the phenomenon or problem and serves as the basis for the formulation of research hypothesis.

Theoretical Framework

A brief statement of the general purpose of the study.

Scope and Delimitations of the Study

The rationale, timeliness, and/or relevance of the study.

Importance or Significance of the Study

Parts of Chapter 1

Introduction Statement of the Problem Assumptions and Hypothesis Significance or Importance of the Study Definitions of Terms Scope and Delimitation of the Study Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework