3. Define the research and inquiry
The importance of Research to
Man
Characteristics of a Research
Characteristics of a quality
research
Ethics of Research
4.
5. The Importance of Research
1. A tool for building knowledge and efficient
learning.
2. Means to understand various issue.
3. An aid to business success.
4. A way to prove lies and to support truths
5. Means to find, gauge, and seize opportunities.
6. A seed to sharing valuable information.
7. Nourishment and exercise for the mind
6.
7. The Difference between Quantitative
and Qualitative
Qualitative Research- A method of inquiry employed in many
different academic disciplines making use of themes to describe
certain phenomenon, process, story, case, culture, among others. In
short data, if data are more responses, words, observations, and
anecdotes, the research is qualitative.
Quantitative Research- refers to the systematics empirical
investigation of social phenomena via statistical, mathematical or
numerical data or computational techniques, Hence, if data are
numbers, the research is quantitative.
8.
9. 1. Research has improved the quality of life.
2. Research has improved education.
3. Research has satisfied man’s needs and
quest for knowledge.
4. Research has reduced the burden of work.
Importance of Research to Man
20. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has offered five broad
principles in safeguarding ethics, to wit:
1. Professional Competence. Act only in the areas in which you are competent
and make sure you are up-to-date in your training.
2. Integrity. In all that you do, always be honest, trustworthy and never
jeopardize the welfare of the other.
3. Professional, Scientifics and Scholarly and Diversity. You must adhere to
ethical standards strictly, especially in dealing with human respondents.
4. Respect for People’s Rights, Dignity and Diversity. Respect for cultural and
individual differences and work to eliminate bias and discrimination.
5. Social Responsibility. This include striving to act for the benefit of others in
our society and world.
ETHICS OF RESEARCH
21. 1. Informed consent
- The respondent and concerned authorities must be informed that a research is being
done and that the respondents are being taken into consideration.
2. Assent (minors as respondents)
- Assent is the agreeing of respondents after being informed of all the features of the study
that could affect the participant’s willingly to participate.
3. Protection from mental and Physical Harm
- The respondent should not be forced to be a respondent of the study. No physical harm
must be inflicted.
4. Confidentiality, anonymity and the concept of privacy
- Confidentiality of the responses/ answers of the respondents must be ensured. The name
of the respondent must never be disclosed.
5. Referencing
- To avoid plagiarism, researchers have to cite their responses using the MLA, Chicago,,
Harvard, or APA. These references must be in-text cited and appear in the references section.
Area to be considered in your Research
22. ACTIVITY 1 My Research Experience
Your own experience of research
(or research that you know)
What is the importance of this
research, especially to life?
Editor's Notes
Jeopardize-put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure:
PC- It emphasizes staying current with training and knowledge to ensure that research is conducted competently and ethically.
I-They should not compromise the well-being of others and should conduct research with the utmost integrity, ensuring that the information presented is accurate and reliable.
PSS-This principle emphasizes the importance of upholding the highest professional, scientific, and scholarly standards in research practices to ensure the validity and reliability of findings.
RPRRDD-This involves recognizing and valuing cultural and individual differences, working to eliminate bias and discrimination, and ensuring that research is conducted in a way that respects the rights and well-being of all participants.
SR-This includes acting for the benefit of others in the broader community and world. It emphasizes the idea that research should not only advance knowledge but also have positive implications for the well-being and progress of society as a whole.
