Research Slide 1

Question 1

Research とは何だ？

Answer 1

• an active, diligent systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts.
• systematic process of collecting, analyzing and interpreting information

Question 2

Research Cyclical Process (7)

Answer 2

一 begins with problem - unanswered question
二 goal of research endeavor is clearly articulated
三 problem divided into more manageable sub problems
四 identify hypothesis and assumptions that underlie research effort
五 develop plan for addressing problem and sub problems
六 collect, organise and analyse data related to problem and sub problems
七 interpret meaning of data in relation to problem and sub problems

Question 3

Iterative Steps (7)

Answer 3

• Identify question/problem statement
• articulate a goal
• divide problem into more manageable sub problems
• identify hypotheses and assumptions
• develop a plan
• collect, organise and analyse data
• interpret data as they relate to problem

Question 4

Seven-Step Process points (2)

Answer 4

• iterative
  researcher sometimes needs to move back and forth 2 or more steps
• cyclical
  research questions lead to data collection then interpretations and new problems

Question 5

Why Research

Answer 5

• understand something better
• identify root of problem
• find ways and solutions
• data for decision making and policy formulation
• generate more information
• explanation for happenings
• guidelines in formalizing strategies
• improve existing products/services
• invent/develop new product/service

Question 6

Tools of Research

Answer 6

• library and its resources
• computer technology
• measurement
• statistics
• language
• human mind

Question 7

Hypothesis

Answer 7

• logical supposition, reasonable guess. tentative explanation for phenomenon under investigation

Question 8

Hypothesis relationship between concepts

Answer 8

• A causes B

- C is related to D