1. Presented to: Maria Theresa P.
Pelones, D. M.
Class Schedule: TFr /8:00- 10:00
Presented by: Group 1
Discussant: Ierine Joy L. Caserial
Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Fatima, General Santos City
Lesson 1: Definition, Importance and Characteristics of Research

2. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the session, at least 75 % of the students shall be able to:

3. What does
RESEARCH
means
???
The word RESEARCH
using the simplest
definition is any original
and systematic
investigation to increase
information and to
ascertain facts and
principles.
Research may also be defined
as a process of utilizing
significant data and methods of
analysis that facilities in the
development of fresh insights
to the problem.

4. Other
definition
s of
RESEARCH:
Research is a systematic, testable, and
objective nature of research permits careful
examination of the process an results.
-(Allyn and Bacon, 2005)
Research is a systematic process of collecting
and analyzing information or data in order to
increase our understanding of the
phenomenon about which we are concerned
or interested in.
- (Leedy and Ormrod, 2001)
Research is a scientific investigation of phenomena
which includes collection, presentation, analysis and
interpretation of acts that link man’s speculation or
assumption with reality.
- ( Calmorin, 2010)
and
search
nation of
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on, 2005)is a systematic process
ng and analyzing
on or data in order to
ur understanding of the
search is a scientific investigation
henomena which includes
ection, presentation, analysis and

5. Importance of Research
Research improves the economic condition of a country.
Research improves simplicity of life.
Research provides good life.
Research improves the teaching- learning.
Research improves man’s quality of life.

6. Importance of Research
Research helps expand or validate existing
knowledge.
Research improves curriculum instructions, students
performance, and teacher competencies.
Research prepared graduates and practicing
professional become globally competitive.

7. Characteristics of Research
Cyclical
Empirical
Logical
problem and ends
again with a
question or
problem.
Methodological
h is based
irect
nce of the
son.

8. Analytical
Replicability
Critical