This document discusses research and the qualities of a good researcher. It defines research as the scientific investigation of phenomena through collecting, analyzing and interpreting data. It then lists several values of research, including improving quality of life, education, reducing work burdens, and satisfying needs. The document outlines qualities of a good researcher as being research-oriented, efficient, scientific, effective, active, resourceful, creative, honest, and economical. Characteristics of researchers include intellectual curiosity, prudence, honesty, creativity, inventiveness and productivity. Characteristics of good research are described as empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, methodical, critical and replicable.
2. It is defined as the scientific
investigation of phenomena,
which includes the collection,
presentation, analysis, and
interpretation of data or facts that
link man’s speculation of reality.
EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH TO DAILY LIFE
3. Values of Research to Man
– Research is of great value to man.
Through research, the quality of man’s
life has improved from conventional to
modern. It has made life richer and
more meaningful. Through research,
people have found ways to augment
their income and alleviate poverty.
13. Qualities of a Good Researcher
–Research-oriented
–A good student researcher must be
research-oriented. The school is his training
ground where he starts to love and finds
interest to conduct research.
14. –Efficient
–He must be a dreamer. He must be
ambitious, but he must also be
industrious in order to achieve his
dreams.
15. –Scientific
–He must be systematic, methodical, logical,
and precise in his decision pertaining to his
research and interpreting the research
results.
16. –Effective
–He must be successful in his experimental
research so that its results are useful.
Ultimately, he must be able to realize a
return on investment from the research
outputs by commercializing them.
17. –Active
–He must be energetic and dynamic
in conducting his research until his
completion.
18. –Resourceful
–He must be inventive and quick-
witted in conducting his research
with the goal in mind of improving
his quality of life from poor to rich.
19. –Creative
–He must be unique, original, and
innovative in his research to arrive
at productive results that can
augment income, alleviate poverty,
and improve quality of life.
20. –Honest
–In research, the saying is “honesty is the
best policy” applies. A good researcher
must be trustworthy and declare valid
research results.
21. –Economical
–He must make his research cost-effective.
He must be thrifty and wise in the use of
materials, time and money.
22. –Religious
–He must be a spiritually-oriented
individual by implementing his life the
acronym of UNLAD, meaning UNAHIN
NATIN LAGI ANG DIYOS in order to be
well guided excellently by the Almighty
in his research efforts.
23. Characteristics of a Researcher
–Intellectual Curiosity
–Prudence
–Healthy Criticism
–Honesty
–Creativity
–Inventiveness
–Productivity
24. Characteristics of a Research
–Empirical
–Logical
–Cyclical
–Analytical
–Methodical
–Critical
–Replicable
25. –Empirical
–Is based on direct observation or
experience of the researcher. The
collection of data is based on
practical experience without
assistance of scientific knowledge
or theory.
26. –Logical
–Logical research is based on legal principles
and procedures in gathering of data.
Scientific investigation is done in an orderly
manner so that the research has confidence
in findings. Logical examination of the
procedures used in the research enables
the research to draw legal conclusion which
are important for decision making.
27. –Cyclical
Research is a cycling process. It start with a
problem and ends with a problem. For
instance, a research who has completed his
study draws conclusions that dovetail with the
findings. Recommendation are based on the
conclusion. If there are two conclusion, there
are three recommendation is usually further
research. In the recommendations, many
problems are uncovered requiring further
study; thus, the research cycle is repeated.
28. –Analytical
Research utilizes proven analytical procedures
in collecting data, whether historical,
descriptive, experimental, or case study. In
historical research , the data gathered focus on
the past; descriptive research focuses on the
present situation; and experimental research
focuses on the future. A case study focuses on
the past , present, and the future.
29. –Methodical
Research is conducted in an orderly
manner without bias using systematic
procedures and techniques, an appropriate
research design, and statistical tool to arrive
at scientific interpretation.
30. –Critical
A critical research exhibits careful and exact
judgment. A higher level of significance, 1.0
percent or 5.0 percent, must be established.