Definition of research
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 Research is a systematic inquiry that
uses disciplined methods to answer
questions or solve problems.
 Research is carried out for a specific
purpose – to answer a specific
question, to solve a particular problem
or issue.
 Research is a systematic investigation
designed to extend the knowledge of
what is already known of the physical,
biological, or social world.
Characteristic of Research
 Systematic- follows specific steps in
systematic procedure
 Objective- an objective process of
analyzing phenomena of importance to
specific professional or academic field
 Feasible- capable of being done or
accomplish
 Emperical- based on direct experience
or observation of a researcher
Importance of Research
 A tool for building knowledge and
efficient learning
 Means to understand various issues
 An aid to business success
 Way to prove lies and to support truths
 Means to find and seize opportunities
 Seed to love reading, writing and
Four main types of Research
Basic- takes a form of theory that explains the
phenomenon under investigation to give
contribution to knowledge.
Studies a phenomena to get a fuller
understanding of it. Example: How did the
universe begin? How do slime moulds
reproduce?
Applied- use to answer specific question that
has direct application to the world. Helps to
understand the nature of human problems.
Example: Improve agricultural crop production,
treat or cure specific disease, improve energy
proficiency.
Summative – examine an effect or outcome
Formative- improve object being evaluated
Action – solving specific problems within a
program, organization, or community. Example
control dengue
Scientific inquiry
 Logically stepped process used for
investigating and acquiring or
expanding our understanding
Nonscientific inquiry
 Acquiring knowledge and truths about
the world using techniques that do not
follow the scientific method