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NATURE OF INQUIRY
Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge”. The information
is sought through questioning. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till
death. The process of inquiry begins with gathering information and data through applying
various human senses.
What is Research?
Research is a systematic investigation and study of materials and sources to establish
facts and reach new conclusions. It is also an act of studying something carefully and
extensively in order to attain deep knowledge. When done on a larger scale, research
contributes to the welfare of humanity. It can be creative, exploring or just reassuring in
nature.
Why do Research?
One does research because the process will make you become confident in your
ability to find information and present it effectively in varied ways. If you desire to become
a competent researcher, you need to gain an understanding of the various stages of the
research process. Dong research is anchored on an experiential learning approach where
you will fuse and build principles with real- life experiences.
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE
Studies under qualitative research have certain characteristics in common that make
them different from quantitative research. Some of these are:
3. Humans as Instruments
The researcher is the primary instrument for gathering and for analyzing data.
He/she responds to the need for capturing the complexity of human experience, as well
as in adapting and responding to the environment. Only a human being can do the field
work methods such as the interview, observation and documentary analysis.
4. Descriptive Data
Data used in qualitative studies are in the form of words or pictures or other visuals
rather than numbers and statistics. The participants, experiences, and perspectives called
from varied types of documents enable the researcher to present a holistic description of
the subject/s of the study.
5. Emergent Design
In qualitative research, the design cannot be finalized at the onset because the
researcher continues to adjust his/her methods and ways of proceeding as the study
progresses. It is also difficult to predict what may happen during the actual interactions
between the researcher and the participants.
Research Process
Functions of Ethics
Ethics as important component in research writing shows the following functions:
1. Norms promote the aims of research such as knowledge, truth and evidence of
error.
2. Ethical standards promote the values that are essential to collaborative work such
as trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fairness.
3. Ethical norms ensure that researchers can be held accountable to the public.
4. Ethical norms in research, is research that helps build public support quality and
integrity of research.
Enumerated below are words and phrases that correspond to principles on which
actions exhibited while doing research are anchored on.
1. Honesty
Strive for honesty in all scientific communications. Honestly report data,
results, methods and procedures, and publication status. Do not fabricate, falsify, or
misrepresent data. Do not deceive colleagues, research sponsors, or the public.
2. Objectivity
Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation,
peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects
of research where objectivity is expected or required. Avoid or minimize bias or
self-deception. Disclose personal or financial interests that may affect research.
3. Integrity
Keep your promises and agreements; act with sincerity; strive for
consistency of thought and action.
4. Carefulness
Avoid careless errors and negligence; carefully and critically examine your
own work and the work of your peers. Keep good records of research activities,
such as data collection, research design, and correspondence with agencies or
journals.
5. Openness
Share data, results, ideas, tools, resources. Be open to criticism and new ideas.
6. Respect for Intellectual Property
Honor patents, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property. Do not use
unpublished data, methods, or results without permission. Give proper
acknowledgement or credit for all contributions to research. Never plagiarize.
7. Confidentiality
8. Responsible publication
Publish in order to advance research and scholarship, not to advance just your own
career. Avoid wasteful and duplicative publication.
10.Social Responsibility
Strive to promote social good and prevent or mitigate social harms through
research, public education, and advocacy.
11.Non – Discrimination
12.Competence
Maintain and improve your own professional competence and expertise through
lifelong education and learning; take steps to promote competence in science as a
whole.
13.Legality
Know and obey relevant laws and institutional and governmental policies.