Introduction to Research Flashcards
it is a process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data; documentation of critical information; and analysis and interpretation of that data/information
research
according to him, research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issues
Creswell (2008)
three steps in research
- pose a question
- collect data to answer the question
- present an answer to the question
8 characteristics of research
- generalized
- rigorous
- empirical
- systematic
- valid and reliable
- objective
- analytical and accurate
- feasible
it is getting information from the people
generalized
being careful, meticulous when doing research and asking questions to people
rigorous
it is a characteristic wherein you are going to get information from respondents that are based on their real-life situations
empirical
it is a characteristic wherein we are following a scientific process when doing or writing the research process
systematic
it is going to measure what needs to be measured.
valid
it is a reliable source or if it comes from someone who is a professional in that field
reliable
adhering to the facts, the truth
objective
this is easy to analyze the respondant’s question
analytical
if the information you got with the respondent are the same
accurate
it is a characteristic that is doable, attainable, possible to do. it uses the acronym S.M.A.R.T
feasible
Ch 1: The Problem and the Setting
CH 2: Review of related Literature and studies
CH 3: Methodology
CH 4: Results and Discussion
CH 5: Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
Parts of Research
Parts of Research in IMRD Format
Introduction
Methodology
Results, Discussions and Conclusions
this defines the key topic or ideas of your research. it uses the fewest words possible to effectively express your research paper’s contents and purpose
title of the research
this indicates the research problem or question, presents essential background information and discusses the study’s purpose and significance
introduction
a part that describes how the research was conducted
methodology
a section that discusses the data obtained and the results of any statistical tests that were performed
results
discusses and analyzes the findings linking them to the research aims and preceding literature.
discussion
it summarizes the research’s important points, restates the thesis or study purpose, and discusses the findings overall relevance
conclusion
6 types of research
applied research
basic research
correlational research
ethnographic research
experimental research
exploratory research
the primary goal of this is to find solutions, give information, and incorporate social research data into decisions to solve problems that involve substantial risks.
applied research
