PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

LESSON 1: NATURE OF RESEARCH

What is RESEARCH?
• Research follows a step-by-step process of GOALS FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH
investigation that uses a standardized approach in 1. To produce evidence-based practice.
answering questions or solving problems (Beck & Polit, 2. To establish credibility in the profession.
2004). 3. To observe accountability for the profession.
• A systematic investigation that requires data to be 4. To promote cost-effectiveness.
collected, analyzed, and interpreted of any social or
natural phenomena where results and conclusions are RESEARCH PARADIGM
aimed at contributing to generalizable knowledge. The research paradigm is an outline that guides the
• Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge researcher in conceptualizing and conducting the research.
not on mere beliefs, guesses or theories.
• Must follow the scientific method, a standardized set of
techniques for building scientific knowledge.
• In research a systematic and well-planned procedure
is required to meet the need in order that information is
acquired and evaluate its accuracy and effectiveness.
• It is a process of inquiring.

CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH
1. The research should be systematic.
2. The research should be objective.
3. The research should be feasible.
4. The research should be empirical.
5. The research should be clear.
6. The research should be reliable.
7. The research should be valid.
8. The research should be accurate.
9. The research should be generalizable.
10. The research should be controlled.

ROLES OF THE RESEARCHER

1. As principal investigator
2. As member of a research team
OUTLINE OF THE RESEARCH PAPER
3. As identifier of researchable problems Chapter 1: The Problem and the Review of Related Literature
4. As evaluator of research findings a. Introduction
5. As user of research findings b. Statement of the Problem
6. As patient or client advocate during study c. Review of Related Literature and Studies
7. As subject/respondent/participant d. Conceptual/Theoretical Framework
e. Scope and Delimitation of the Study
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH f. Significance of the Study
1. Research provides a scientific basis for any practice or g. Definition of Terms
Chapter 2: Research Methodology
methodology in any field or discipline.
a. Research Design
2. Research is undertaken for the continuous
b. Participants of the Study
development and further productivity in any field. c. Instrument of the Study
3. Research helps develop tools for assessing d. Validity and Reliability
effectiveness of any practice and operation. e. Statistical Treatment
4. Research provides solutions to problems concerning Chapter 3: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data
almost all issues encountered in the different areas of a. Presentation of Data
work. b. Analysis
5. Research impacts decision-making. c. Interpretation
6. Research develops and evaluates alternative d. Discussion
Chapter 4: Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
approaches to the educational aspects of any
a. Summary of Findings
discipline.
b. Conclusion
7. Research aims to advance the personal and c. Recommendation
professional qualifications of a practitioner.