Lesson 1

Question 1

To search again, to take another more careful look to find out more.

Answer 1

Research

Question 2

It is what we do when we have a question/problem we want to resolve you may think that we know the answer to a question already, obvious, even common sense.

Answer 2

Research

Question 3

Knowledge remains little more than guess work or intuition to a problem unless it is subjected to ___________

Research is done to find out:
- about additional knowledge
-learnings are wrong or lacking

Answer 3

rigorous scientific scrutiny

Question 4

An activity which is meant to acquire better knowledge by “relearning” what we already know through systematic observation and experimentation.

Answer 4

Research

• F. Landa Jocano

Question 5

Acquiring new knowledge or perspective by synthesizing into new forms the otherwise disparate elements in materials being examined.

Answer 5

Research

• F. Landa Jocano

Question 6

Distinct features of Research:

Answer 6

S - Systematic
C - Controlled
E - Empirical
C - Critical investigation

Question 7

Of natural phenomena guarded by theory and hypothesis about the presume relations among such phenomena

Answer 7

Research

Question 8

Systematic, objective analysis, and recording controlled observations that may lead to the development of generalizations, principles, or theories resulting in prediction and possibly ultimate control of events.

Answer 8

Research

-Best of Khan

Question 9

Systematic objective and comprehensive investigation of certain phenomena which involves accurate gathering and critical analysis and interpretation of all facts about phenomena for theoretical or practical ends

Answer 9

Research

-Best of Khan

Question 10

Characteristics of Research:

Answer 10

D - directed towards the solution of a problem
E - emphasizes development of generalizations principles or theories that will be helpful in predicting future occurrents
B - based upon observation experience or empirical evidence
D - demands accurate observation and description
I - involves gathering your data from primary or first hand sources using existing data for anew purposes
R - requires expertise
T - tries to be objective and logical applying every possible test while data procedures employed and the data collected
I - involves quest for answers to unsolved problems
P - patience and unhurried activity
C - carefully recorded and reported
A - always requires courage

Question 11

Functions of Research:

Answer 11

-corrects perceptions as well as expands them
-gathers information on subjects or phenomena we lack or have little knowledge about
-develops and evaluates methods, test concepts, practices, and theories
-obtains knowledge for practical purposes
-provides hard facts which serves as the basis for planning, decision-making, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation

Question 12

Classification of Research:

Answer 12

1. Qualitative
2. Quantitative

Question 13

-Generally non numerical data
-typically anthropological and sociological research methods
-observation of a “natural” setting
-in-depth descriptions of situations -interpretive and descriptive

Answer 13

Qualitative Research

Question 14

-Emphasis in measuring and counting
-makes general statements about people as groups
-likes to prove causal relationship
-tends to reduce things to smaller size

Answer 14

Quantitative Research

Question 15

General Classification of Research

Answer 15

1. Descriptive
2. Experimental

Question 16

Involves collecting data in order to test hypotheses or answer questions concerning the current status of the subject of the study

Ex.
Quanti- scaling 1-4
Quali- ad lib

Answer 16

Descriptive

Question 17

Involves the manipulation of at least one independent variables and observe the effect on one or more dependent variable

Ex.
Quanti - dose effect of certain dose
Quali- effect of those in rats such as induce sleep or increase urination

Answer 17

Experimental

Question 18

Types of Research:

Answer 18

P - Pure/basic Research
A - Applied Research
E - Evolution Research
R - Research & Development
A - Action Research

Question 19

Conducted solely to develop a theory

Answer 19

Pure or basic research

Question 20

Conducted to apply or test theory and evaluate its usefulness in solving problem

Answer 20

Applied research

Question 21

Conducted to facilitate decision-making regarding the relative worth of 2 or more alternative actions

Answer 21

Evolution research

Question 22

To develop effective products for use in the society

Answer 22

Research and development

Question 23

To solve a certain plan

Answer 23

Action research

Question 24

Research Factor:

Answer 24

O - Objectivity
C - Critical mind
O - Openness
R - Resourcefulness
P - Patience
L - Logical thinking
E - Ethical

Question 25

Characteristics of researchable problem:

Answer 25

1. There is no known answer/solution to the problem is such that the gap in knowledge exists
2. There are possible solutions to it but the effectiveness of which is untested/unknown yet
3. There are answers/solutions that possible results of which may seem or factually contradictory
4. When there are several possible and plausible explanations for the undesirable condition
5. When the existence of a phenomenal requires explanation

Question 26

Criteria of a Good Research Problem:

Answer 26

R - Researchability
S - Significance
F - Feasibility
C - Critical mass
I - Interest

Question 27

Sources of research problem:

Answer 27

•intellectual curiosity
•serendipity - discovered by chance
•analysis of needs and practice - such as gaps in knowledge technology or skill
•Organized and systematic determination of research needs - NUHRA/RUHRA

Question 28

Types of information sources:

Important note: the types of information that can be considered primary sources may vary depending on the subject discipline and also on how you are using the material.

Answer 28

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

Question 29

Are original materials on which other research is based. They are from the time period involved and have not been filtered through interpretation or evaluation. Usually the first formal appearance results in physical, print or electric format. It presents the original thinking, reports a discovery, or shares new information.

Ex. Artifacts, audio recordings, diaries, internet communications on emails, interviews, journal articles, letters, newspaper articles written at the time, original documents, patents, photographs, proceedings of meetings, conferences, and symposia, records of organization, government agencies, speeches, survey research, video recordings, works of art architecture literature and music

Answer 29

Primary sources

Question 30

Are less easily defined than primary sources. Generally they are accounts written after the fact with the benefit of hindsight. They are interpretations and evaluations of primary resources. They are not evidence but rather commentary on and discussion of evidence. However what some defined as a _____, others defined as tertiary source. Context is everything.

Ex. Bibliographies, biographical works, commentaries, criticism, dictionaries, encyclopedias, histories, journal articles, magazines, and newspaper articles, monographs, autobiography, textbooks, website

Answer 30

Secondary sources

Question 31

Consists of information which is a desolation and collection of primary and secondary sources

Ex. Almanacs, bibliographies, chronologies, dictionaries and encyclopedias, directories, fact books, guidebooks, indexes, abstracts, bibliographies used to locate primary and secondary sources, manuals, textbooks

Answer 31

Tertiary sources