Cheatography
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the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Lesson 1: Nature of Research and Inquiry
Inquiry |
An act of asking questions to acquire information. |
Research |
A systematize d process of finding concrete solutions to a problem |
Both aims to expand a body of knowledge.
Importance of a Research
Discovery |
Research is performed to learn or find out new products, phenomena or behavior. |
Validation |
Research is performed to gather evidences or proof to support a body of knowledge. |
Four Main Goals of Research
To Produce Evidence- based Practice |
Every research made must have a concrete proof that supports it to make it credible. |
To establish credibility on the profession |
Research is done to make the discipline in focus feasible. |
To observe accountability for the profession |
researcher is responsible for the profession he/she is into by preparing a good and unbiased research. |
To promote cost-effectiveness through documentation |
Every research made must be shared to the individuals it was intended for. |
Purpose of Research
Exploratory |
Cites specific details of a situation or a relationship. |
Descriptive |
Formulates precise questions for future research. |
Explanatory |
Searches for causes and reasons for phenomena and relationship. |
What makes a good research?
Controlled |
The set-up of the research minimizes the effect of the factors that might affect the outcome of the study. |
Rigorous |
Ensures that the process of finding answers are relevant, appropriate and justified. |
Systematic |
The study follows a logical sequence. |
Valid |
The study follows a logical sequence. |
Empirical |
The data in the research is based upon hard evidences from real life experiences. |
Critical |
The process of investigation must be free from any drawbacks and must be able to withstand criticism. |
Research: An Introduction
Research |
systematic investigation and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions. |
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commonly misunderstood. |
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indispensable component of academic and industry practices. |
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budding researchers can start by appreciating the worth of doing studies, and engaging in simple research. |
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Qualitative Research |
an attempt to understand the world as lived. |
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encompasses studies about an individuals’ particular experience and how he/she reflects on it. |
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product of individual interviews |
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no statistical analysis is being performed. |
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qualitative studies aims to explore human phenomena, which may involve a single or a group of people experiencing the same situation. |
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