Research is a careful, detailed and systematic study of a specific problem, concern, or issue to

establish facts This is best accomplished by turning the issue into a question, with the intent of
the research to answer the question.
When is a research practical?
Practical research means actual doing or using of something rather than theories and
ideas. It involves inquiry methods and immersion activities in order to achieve the correct
information.
The Scientific Method
1. Ask a question- state the problem
2. Research- collect sources
3. Hypothesis- an educated guess (If I will…it will…)
4. Experiment- design and perform to test hypothesis and variables
5. Data/Analysis- record observations, analyze the data, prepare a graph or table
6. Conclusion- accept or reject hypothesis, communicate results
Questions that Delimits Research
1. What is the meaning of life?
2. What is the origin of God?
3. Is the universe finite or infinite?
4. When did time begin?
5. Why is the future unknowable?
6. Why do we fear the unknowable?
7. Why are there exceptions to every rule?
Types of Research
1. Qualitative- used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and
motivations. Used in social science and natural sciences
2. Quantitative- deals in numbers, logic, and an objective stance. Quantitative research
focuses on numeric and unchanging data and detailed, convergent reasoning rather
than divergent reasoning. Used in psychology, marketing and political science
Characteristics of Quantitative Research
1. Objective- impartial, unbiased and neutral
2. Clearly defined questions (What, Which, how much)
3. Structured research instruments (surveys, questionnaires, software)
4. Numerical data and statistical treatment (unbiased results)
5. Large sample size (represents a population)
6. Replication (high reliability—stable and consistent)
7. Future outcomes (new concepts and further studies)