Methods of research- definition, goals of research

1. METHODS OF
RESEARCH
Dr. Maricar H. Sison
Associate Professor V

2. Outline
• THE MEANING AND
NATURE OF RESEARCH
• THE RESEARCH PROCESS

5. What is Research ?

6. "The word research is derived from the old french word “
cerchier” meaning to seek or search.
3 reasons :
1.for more explanations
2.for verifiable truth
3.to make discoveries
A systematic means of problem solving (Tuckman 1978)

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8. Research according toWebster's Third International Dictionary

9. General Purposes of Research

10. The purpose of research may be organized into
Three groups based on what the researcher is
trying to accomplish :

11. 5 key characteristics

12. The Research Process
Research is a systematic, focused,and
objective undertaking.,Basically,
its whole process is a cyclic one that never ends.

13. Research Process
1. problem identification -
2. conduct of literature search and review
3. formulation and
statement of the
problem
4.formulation of the
research design
5.DATA COLLECTION
AND DATA ANALYSIS.
6. Reporting of the
results and findings
7.Dissemination of the
results and findings

14. 1. Problem identification. Here, the problem
may be identified based on the
following:
• a. Personal interests and
competence.
• b. Relevance.
• c. Feasibility

15. • This part entails redefining and refining a research problem. It is also
important in the process to avoid duplication of previous research
works. Furthermore, it offers theoretical and conceptual frameworks
about the research topic.
2.Literature search and review

16. 3. Formulation of the Statement of the
Problem (or Statement of the Objective,
as the case may be),
• determination of research purpose, research questions and hypotheses (if
there are any). Having decided on the research topic and having formulated
the research problem, the next step is to state this into research questions.
The research questions clarify the purpose of your research study and
determine the bounds or scope of what will be studied. Specifically, the set
of research questions suggests information or data that are needed, and
the methodological approaches so that the main problem could be answer.
The research question sets the research method to be used.

17. 4. Formulation of the research design
• . After formulating the research problem and research questions, the
researcher’s next work is to plan systematically how to solve the
research problem. A research design defines the preceding conditions
for the collection and analysis of data in a relevant manner and will
best resolve the issues regarding the research purpose. The research
design must be based on research method to be used.

18. 5. Data Collection and Analysis.
• This part describes the activities that you need to undertake to
collect, organize, analyze, and interpret needed data. The method
involving data analysis depends on the research design of the study.

19. 6. Reporting of the results and findings of the
study.
• This part of the process presents and interpolate the answers to the
formulated research question. Technically, the questions are stated in
declarative form. Each question is then followed by the answer, to which
implications, conclusions, and recommendations are to be based.

20. 7. Dissemination of the results and findings
of the study.
• Research results are shared and disseminated by joining various fora
like In-house reviews, research presentations, and by way of
publication.

22. GOALS OF RESEARCH
• 1. To Produce Evidence-Based
Practice
• 2. To Establish Credibility on the
Profession
• 3. To Observe Accountability for the
Profession
• 4. To promote Cost Effectiveness
through Documentation

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