INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH APPROACHES, PROBLEMS AND TITLE Flashcards
The scientific investigation of phenomena that includes the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data or facts that link man’s speculation of reality.
Research
Research for many is _______
Tedious activity
7M’S which a research should have:
Manpower
Money
Materials
Methods
Machinery
A moment of time
Marketing
Five factors to consider if the problem is researchable, as cited by Calmorin (2016)
- The problem exists in the locality or country, but there is no known solution to the problem.
- The solution to the problem can be answered using statistical methods and techniques.
- There are probable solutions but not yet tested.
- The occurrence of the phenomena requires scientific investigation to arrive at a precise solution.
- It is serious need or problem of the people that demand research.
________ works the other way, moving from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories.
Inductive Research Approach
_______ works from the more general to the more specific.
Deductive Research Approach
Informally, we sometimes call this a “bottom up” approach
Inductive
Sometimes this is informally called a “up-down” approach
Deductive
The _____ make a general conclusion based on the samples that were taken. Thus, this approach is from specific to general, wherein the conclusion is logically true but may or may not be realistically true.
Inductive approach
This approach is from general to specific, wherein conclusion is always true.
Deductive approach
CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH PAPER WITH EFFECTIVE TITLE
Indicate the subject and scope of the study accurately.
Avoid using abbreviations.
Use words that create a positive impression and stimulate reader interest.
Use current nomenclature from the field of study.
Identify key variables, both dependent and independent.
May reveal how the paper will be organized.
Suggest a relationship between variables that supports the major hypothesis.
Is limited to 10 to 15 substantive words.
Do not include “study of,” “analysis of,” or similar constructions.
Titles are usually in the form of a phrase but can also be a question.
Use correct grammar and capitalization with all first and last words capitalized, including the first word of a subtitle. All nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs that appear between the first and last words of the title are also capitalized.
In academic papers, rarely is a title followed by an exclamation mark. However, a title or subtitle can be in the form of a question.
A more flexible structure to permit changes of research emphasis as the research progresses.
Inductive approach
The necessity to select samples of sufficient size in order to generalize conclusions.
Deductive approach
Gaining an understanding of the meanings humans attach to events.
Inductive approach
The need to explain causal relationships between variables.
Deductive approach
Conclusion is likely based on premises
Inductive Research Approach
Conclusion follows logically from premises (available facts)
Deductive Research Approach
Involves a degree of uncertainty
Inductive Research Approach
