Practical Research Reviewer

Research - A systematic way of inquiring, gathering, and analyzing data.

The Scientific Method

1. The Problem

2. Hypothesis

3. Planning - Methodology

4. Analysis

5. Report

2 General Classifications of Research

1. Pure Research - understanding of the specific topic, created but not applied

in real life situations.

2. Applied Research - you apply the research to answer the problems of a topic

wherein a product is created.

2 General Types of Research

1. Quantitative Research - A research that relies on numerical data inputted by

the respondents. Contains the Statistical Treatment of Data.

2. Qualitative Research - A research that relies on the experiences/ideas of the

participants. Contains a Qualitative Data Analysis.

Methods of Quantitative Research

1. Descriptive Research
 2. Experimental Research

3. Quasi-Experimental Research

4. Correlation Research

5. Ex-Post Facts

Methods of Qualitative Data

1. Ethnographic Research - observing the cultures, lifestyles, and the

characteristics of a certain group of people.

2. Phenomenological Research - A research that focuses on the Extraordinary

Experiences.

3. Historical Research - connection between the past and the present events.

There are 3 sources; The Primary Sources (Witness), the Secondary

Sources (Those who document the event), and the Tertiary Sources

(Experts who study the documentation of the event).

4. Case Study - An in-depth Analysis of a specific subject.

5. Grounded Theory Research - Creation of a new theory.

6. Narrative Research - retelling the stories of the participants.

7. Discourse Analysis - Analysis of oral and written pieces.

8. Basic Interpretative - A series of themes, patterns, and codes to an

Extraordinary Experience.