2. Background Information
•Research is as important as any field of
study. Its significance cuts across all
disciplines-engineering, architecture,
medicine, arts and sciences, education,
management, tourism, among others. It
also benefits all strata of society- people
with diverse jobs, different income
rates, varying financial status, or
distinct social and political capabilities
3. Definition of Research
1.Research follows a step-by step process of
investigation that uses a standardized
approach in answering questions or solving
problems (Polit & Beck, 2004).
2. Research plays an important role in tertiary
education. Though there are many problems
confronted by higher education, developments
are realized through research (Palispis, 2004).
4. Definition of Research
3. Research is a continuous
undertaking of making known the
unknown (Sanchez, 2002).
4. Research is an investigation following
ordered steps leading to a discovery of
new information or concepts (Sanchez,
1999).
5. Definition of Research
5. Research is a very careful
investigation of something that purports
the contribution of additional or new
knowledge and wisdom (Bassey, as cited
by Coleman & Briggs, 2002).
6.
7. Importance of Research
• Research is very important. It provides
scientific basis for any discipline and its
continuous development. It helps develop
tools to improve the effectiveness of solving
various problems, and formulate solutions to
problems concerning almost all issues. It also
allows the evaluation of alternative
approaches to the educational aspects of any
discipline.
8. Characteristics of Research
1. The research should be systematic.
There is a system to follow in
conducting research as there is a system
for formulating each of its parts. There is
a big system (macro) and under it are
small systems (micro).
9. Characteristics of Research
2. The research should be objective.
Research involves the objective
process of analyzing phenomena of
importance to any profession or to
different fields or disciplines
(Nieswiadomy, 2005). A researcher
should objectively look at the basis on
which the work is founded.
10. Characteristics of Research
3. The research should be feasible.
Any problem of extraordinary nature
that directly or indirectly affects any
profession is a feasible problem to study.
In settings like in the community,
school, or workplace, unusual
phenomena may happen and can turn
into potential problems.
11. Characteristics of Research
4. The research should be empirical.
There should be supporting pieces of evidence and
accompanying details for every variable used in the
study. References and citations of facts and
information that the researcher has gathered in his
or her paper must be included. Plagiarism
constitutes claiming another person’s idea or
intellectual property as one’s own. Through proper
attribution, the researcher states that the knowledge
being shared through the study was taken from the
study of other experts.
12. Characteristics of Research
5. The research should be clear.
The choice of variables used in the
study should be explained by the
researcher. This can be done by
enriching the review of literature or by
discussing the different theories on
which the selection of the variable is
based.
13. Research Paradigm
The research paradigm guides the researcher
in formulating and implementing the research.
It ensures that the research foundations and
methodology are well-defined and organized.
The research foundations refer to the
fundamental components of research such as
the research problem, purpose, specific
questions to be addressed, and the conceptual
framework to be applied. The methodology of
the research includes the review of literature,
research approach and design, data collection,
methods of analysis, and conclusions.
14. Goals for Conducting Research
•The goals of conducting research are to
produce evidence-based practice; to
establish credibility in the profession; to
observe accountability for the
profession; and to promote cost-
effectiveness through documentation.
15. I. Direction: Read the following sentences.
Put a check (√) on the # if you think that the
sentence is description of research. Put a
cross (x) if you think that is not.
1. Research must be hurriedly conducted.
2.There should be enough data before
conducting research.
3.Research must observe a step-by-step
process.
SHORT QUIZ
16. 4.The researcher must have the final
say in his or her findings.
5.A person’s opinion is acceptable and
considered as an answer to the
questions asked by the researcher.
6.Any concern or issue confronted by
the students is researchable.
17. 7.The causes why students fail in
quizzes are worth researching.
8. The student-researcher must read
literature related to the problem he or
she is studying.
9.The researcher must avoid listening to
another researcher to have an objective
view of his or her study.
19. II. Direction: Answer the following
questions in 3-5 sentences.
1. What is the importance of research in
your education as a student?
2. As a student, what do you want to
research on? Why?
20. __X___1. Research must be hurriedly
conducted.
___√_2.There should be enough data
before conducting research.
___√_3.Research must observe a step-by-
step process.
Answer
21. __ √ _4.The researcher must have the
final say in his or her findings.
___√ _5.A person’s opinion is acceptable
and considered as an answer to the
questions asked by the researcher.
___√_6.Any concern or issue confronted
by the students is researchable.
22. __ √ _7.The causes why students fail in
quizzes are worth researching.
___√ _8. The student-researcher must
read literature related to the problem he
or she is studying.
___√ _9.The researcher must avoid
listening to another researcher to have
an objective view of his or her study.
23. ___ √ _10. The steps in conducting
research are patterned.
24. Homework
Direction: Interview your parents or
any family member about their current
profession. Ask them how research has
played a major role in their work. Write
a short paragraph about it.
25. POST TEST
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, FALSE if it is
incorrect.
1. Research entails an investigation of new facts leading to the
discovery of new ideas, methods, improvements.
2. In settings like the community, school, or workplace, unusual
phenomena may happen and can turn into potential problems.
3. Plagiarism constitutes claiming another person’s idea or
intellectual property as one’s own.
26. POST TEST
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, FALSE if it is
incorrect.
4. Research provides an artistic basis for any practice or
methodology in any field or discipline.
5. One of the goals of research is to produce results-based
practice.
