Q3 - LT#1 Flashcards
Provide solutions to things that are unknown.
research
Bridge gaps in knowledge
research
improve the way that professionals work and the quality of life
research
must always be of high quality in order to produce knowledge that is applicable to the outside of the research setting.
research
May refer to a question or issue observed in your
surroundings that need to be addressed to look for a solution.
research problem
three ways of stating the rs problem
- Problem Statement
- Research Objectives
- Research Problem
Means that observations or data needed to answer the problem can be collected from the real-world setting.
researchable
Socially relevant and worth investigating.
theoretically and practically relevant
Bear these questions:
01. How might answers to this research question advance in my field of study?
02. How might answers to this research question improve practices in my
field of study?
03. How might answers to this research question improve human condition?
significant
There is no use in wasting time and energy in solving a research problem that has been thoroughly studied by other researchers
original/novel
Research objectives must be clear and practically manageable.
specific
Can be executed based on the given finances,
availability of needed materials and equipment, manpower, and time to complete the study
feasible
Researchers observe practices within the confines of acceptable ways of doing research.
ethical
Also known as Review of Related Literature.
literature review
process in scientific research that involves the gathering of information from multiple sources.
literature review
importance of constructing literature review
- Convey your reader the current state of research in the field.
- Identify previous research the gap which a new research question can address.
- Identify potential hypothesis and research methods of your research.
- Gives evidence and justify the value and need for your research.
factors considered in selecting and critiquing sources
- Authorship credentials
- Publisher credentials
- Timely
- Well-referenced
- Objective
- Properly Documented
EATON’S HIERARCHY OF SOURCES
- Most Respected (80%)
Scopus-indexed journals
Government documents and policy papers
OECD, UNESCO, etc. - OK to use in moderation (< 20%)
Publications from universities
White papers
Conference proceedings - Use Sparingly (<5%)
CNN, Reuters
Credible Websites - Avoid Altogether
Articles from predatory journals
factors that must be considered in choosing references
Accuracy, Authority, Objectivity, Currency, Coverage
Is the Information reliable?
Is the information error-free?
Is the information based on proven standards?
Can the information be verified against other
reliable sources?
Accuracy
Who is the author?
Do they have the qualifications to speak/write
on the topic?
Is the author affiliated with a reputable
university or organization in the subject field?
Authority