Practical Research 2
What is Research?
 Research is defined as the
creation of new knowledge and/or
the use of existing knowledge in a
new and creative way so as to
generate new concepts,
methodologies understandings.
 is the pursuit of the comparison
truth with the help of study, and
the search for observation,
experiment knowledge through
objective method of finding
solutions to a problem?
Characteristic of Research
 Empirical -Research is based on
direct experience or observation
by the researcher.
 Logical -Research is based on
valid procedures and principles.
 Cyclical -Research is a cyclical
process because it starts with a
problem and ends with a problem.
 Analytical -Research utilizes
proven analytical procedures in
gathering the data, whether
historical, descriptive,
experimental and case study.
 Critical -Research exhibits
careful and precise judgment.
 Methodical -Research is
conducted in a methodical
manner without bias using
systematic method and
procedures.
 Replicability -The research
design and procedures are
replicated or repeated to enable
the researcher to arrive at valid
and conclusive results.
Qualitative Research
 something (a theory or
hypothesis)
 Use quantitative research if you
want to confirm or test,
 if you want to understand
something (concepts, thoughts,
experiences)
 Focuses on exploring ideas and
formulating a theory or
hypothesis
 Analyzed by summarizing,
categorizing and interpreting
 Mainly expressed in words
 Requires few respondents
 Open-ended questions
Key terms: understanding, context,
complexity, subjectivity
Quantitative Research
 Use quantitative research if you
want to confirm or test something
(a theory or hypothesis)
 Focuses on testing theories and
Hypotheses
 Analyzed through math and
statistical analysis
 Mainly expressed in numbers,
graphs and tables
 Requires many respondents
 Closed (multiple choice)
questions
Key terms: testing, measurement,
objectivity, replicability
Research is:
 Systematic Process or
Investigation
 Discovery of Something New
 Application of Previous
Knowledge
 Falsification of Previous facts
  Instrument/Tool
 2 Theories of the Concept
The Research Problem
 Source for the Indicators if
A research problem is about an area indicators are present
of concern, a condition to be
improved, a difficulty to be 2 or More Variables (Correlational)
eliminated, or a troubling question
 Instrument/Tool for each
that exists in scholarly literature, in
theory, or in practice that points to the
of the Variable stating
need for meaningful understanding between
and deliberate investigation.  Theory • Studies
relationship Variables
The Characteristics of a Research  Source for the Indicators if
Problem indicators are present
 It should address a gap in Background of the study
knowledge
 It should be significant  The introductory of a research
enough to contribute to the study
existing body of research
 It should lead to further SHORT INTRODUCTION
research
INTERNATIONAL
 The problem should render
itself to investigation through ASEAN
collection of data
NATIONAL
Criteria of a Good Research Problem
LOCAL
S - SPECIFIC
RESEARCH GAP
M - Measurable
CONTRIBUTION
A - Attainable
R - Relevant
T - Time Bounded
Creating the research title
To create your title, you need the
following:
 Your Variables
 The Type (correlational, of
Study, Cause and effect, etc)
 The Respondents
 The Locale
Important reminders
1 Variable Only (Descriptive)