The document discusses two ways of looking at research: 1) an analytical approach using tests, statistics, and questionnaires, best for experimental research; and 2) holistically using observation and informal situations, best for case studies or action research. It also provides tips for starting a research project, including formulating questions from problems, and getting ideas from outside sources like other researchers or students, or from within by focusing on interests and experiences.

1. Group 1
Fernanda Davalos
Collaborative work

2. 2 ways of looking at a research:
1.
 Look at research in an
analytical way
 Use tests and analizes
data with statistics
 Optimal for experimental
research
 Prefer use of
questionnaires
 Good for survey research
design

3. 2.
Look at the research as
a whole
Use observation and
informal situations
Preferable for case
studies or action
researches.

4. HOW TO START A RESEARCH PROJECT
From a problem
Formulate a
research question
or questions
Get ideas
from:
Outside
ourselves
Within
ourselves
Current research
of our interest

5. Research ideas that originate outside ourselves
 Teachers get ideas from questions asked by students
Professionals get ideas from attending seminars and
conferences
Experienced researchers get ideas from other people
who suggest topics or look for research partners
Less experienced researchers get ideas from: their
teachers, frinds or classmates or
 By asking directly to other professionals for ideas

6. Research ideas that originate from within
ourselves
 Experience provides ideas
Reading and reflection of current research
Focus on own interests
Less experienced researches focus on what
they want to know.