2. RESEARCH
>careful study
> It is the process of collecting,
presenting, analyzing and
interpreting of data gathered.
3. A systematic, objective, and critical
investigation of available information directed
at the search for new knowledge or its
advancement including its practical
applications
The branch of science dealing with
discoveries and inventions.
4. is the systematic investigation and
study of materials and sources to
establish facts and reach new
conclusions, so it shapes people’s
understanding of the world around
them.
5. Careful study that is done to find
and report new knowledge about
something
The activity of getting information
about a subject.
6. Careful or diligent search.
The collecting of information about
a particular subject
7. Investigation or experimentation
aimed at the discovery and
interpretation of facts, revision of
accepted theories or laws in the light
of new facts, or practical application of
such new or revised theories of law
8. Importance of research
1. Research leads to an expansion of knowledge and
discoveries of new medical treatments and cures.
2. Research efforts have also led to breakthroughs in
agriculture, such as the introduction of high-yield and
drought-resistant crop varieties.
3. Projections of the effects of global warming have also been
determined through research.
9. 4. Research is important because it gives
direction to deal with a specific
problem.
5. Provides an analysis of the key issues as
well as synthesis of threats and
opportunities which are likely to
confront the decision and policy makers.
10. 6. Identify the appropriate parameters by
which to assess the nature, magnitude/
extent of the issues under consideration.
7. Generates a blueprint for identifying
relevant and viable alternatives to a
particular problem based on solid
empirical evidence.
11. 8. Provides an effective guidepost for
channeling scarce resources by
searching for the best fit between
the problem and its different
solutions given certain constraints.
12. 9. Forces researchers to be analytical in finding
appropriate solutions to existing problems
based on known facts.
10. Provides an opportunity for academic
faculties to sharpen and hone their narrow
technical expertise which could be shared
with their students;
14. Basic Steps in Planning& ConductingResearch
1. Identify the problem area
2. Survey the literature relating to the problem
3. Define the actual problem for investigation in clear
specific terms
4. Formulate hypotheses and define the basic concepts &
variables
5. State the underlying assumptions which govern the
interpretation of results
15. 6. Construct a time-table showing different
stages of research accomplishments
7. Construct the research design to maximize
internal & external validity
a. Selection of subjects
b. Control and/or manipulation of relevant
variables
16. c. Establish a criteria to develop
outcomes
d. Instrumentation selection or
development of the criterion
measures
17. 8. Specify the data collection procedures
9. Select the data analysis methodology
10. Execute the research
11. Evaluate the results and draw
conclusions
