M1. NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH Flashcards
It is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual’s speculation with reality.
Research
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE
The result of researches are sued as a springboard in planning.
Gather Relevant Information
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE
Researches make our lives convenient and comfortable.
Improve Quality of Life
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE
Understanding history can help us better understand current society and the behaviour of the people.
Understand History
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE
Research challenges us to become better individuals through the new ideas, perspectives and skills that we can get when doing research.
Attain Personal and Professional Development
What is the Research Process? (1-6)
- Select a general problem
- Review the literature of the problem
- Select a specific research problem, question, or hypothesis.
- Collect data.
- Analyze and present or display data
- Interpret the finding and state conclusions or generalizations regarding the problem
It is generally is considered to deal with beliefs about what is right or wrong, proper or improper, good or bad. According to a dictionary definition (Webster‘s 1968), it is to conform to accepted professional practice.
Ethics
Ethical considerations in conducting Research. (6)
- Objectivity and integrity
- Respect of the research subjects’ right to privacy and dignity and protection of subjects from personal harm
- Presentation of research findings
- Misuse of research role
- Acknowledgement of research collaboration and assistance
- Distortions of findings by sponsor
It is a type of educational research in which the researcher decides what to study; asks specific, narrow questions; collects quantifiable data from participants; analyzes these numbers using statistics; and conducts the inquiry in an unbiased, objective manner.
Quantitative Research
It is a type of educational research in which the researcher relies on the views of participants; asks broad, general questions; collects data consisting largely words (text) from participants; describes and analyzes these words for themes; and conducts the inquiry in a subjective, biased manner.
Qualitative Research
OBJECTIVES: QUALI OR QUANTI?
In-depth understanding of underlying reasons and motivations.
Qualitative Research
OBJECTIVES: QUALI OR QUANTI?
For the quantification of data; measurement of incidence, etc.
Quantitative Research
DATA ANALYSIS: QUALI OR QUANTI?
It is non-statistical, contextual, and thematic.
Qualitative Research
DATA ANALYSIS: QUALI OR QUANTI?
It is statistical.
Quantitative Research
OUTCOMES: QUALI OR QUANTI?
It is non conclusive and non generalized
Qualitative Research
