Kinds and Classification of Research Some Hindrances of Scientific Inquiry The scientific Method of research Principles of Scientific Method of Research

2. Classified according
to their distinctive
features

4. According to Purpose
Predictive or Prognostic research
– Determining the future operation of the variables under
investigation with the aim of controlling or directing
such for the better.
Directive research
– Determines what should be done based on the
findings.
Illuminative research
– Concerned with the interaction of the components of
the variable being investigated.

6. According to Goal
Basic or pure research
– For the development of theories or principles
Applied Research
– The application of the results of pure research.

8. According to the Level of Investigation
Exploratory Research
– Studies the variables pertinent to a specific
situation
Descriptive Research
– Studies the relationships of variables
Experimental Research
– Studies the effects of the variables on each other

10. According to the type of Analysis
Analytic approach
– Attempts to identify and isolate the components of
the research situation.
Holistic Approach
– Begins with total situation.

13. According to Choice of answers to
problems
Evaluation Research
– Tries to find the most advantageous
Developmental Research
– Focus is on finding or developing a more suitable
instrument or process than has been available.

15. According to Statistical content
Quantitative or statistical research
– Is one in which inferential statistics are utilized to
determine the results of the study.
Non-quantitative research
– Is research in which the use of quantity or statistics
is practically nil.

17. According to Time element
Historical research – describe what was
Descriptive research – describe what is
Experimental research – describes what will be

19. Some hindrances to scientific inquiry
1. Tradition
2. Authority
3. Inaccurate observation
4. Over generalization
5. Selective observation
6. Made-up information
7. Illogical reasoning
8. Ego-involvement understanding
9. Mystification
10. To err is human
11. Dogmatism

21. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF RESEARCH
Determining the problem
Forming a hypothesis
Doing the library
research
Designing the
study
Developing the
instruments for
collecting data
Collecting data
Analyzing the
data
Summary of
findings and
conclusion
Recommendations

22. PRINCIPLES SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF
RESEARCH
• Rigid Control – refers to the manipulation of the
research variables.
• Objectivity – means that there should be no bias
or partiality in treating the results of the inquiry.
• Systematic Organization – refers to proper and
accurate tabulation of data as well as presenting
them in statistical tables ready for interpretation.
• Rigorous standards – refers to the setting up of
standards or principles which serve as bases for
evaluating the findings of a study.

23. REFERENCES:
• Calmorin, Melchor & Laurentina. 2012; Research Methods and Thesis
Writing; 2nd Edition
• Rabago L., Joaquin C., Cruz J., et.al; 2001 Research II: A Guide To
Investigatory Projects; DOST-Science Education Institute
• Examples from Research Projects of Grade 10 SY 2017-2018;
SRCCMSTHS

24. Prepared by:
Jimnaira U. Abanto