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10 Qualities of
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 F – feasible
1. Good research is I – interesting
anchored on a sound N – novel
research question. E – ethical
A sound research question is one
of the most important
R – relevant
characteristics of good research.

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 -Qualitative
research
2. Good research methodology
follows a systematic, -Quantitative
appropriate research research
methodology. methodologies 
The overall quality and success
of a research study are largely
-Mixed-methods
determined by the research
methodology it uses
research
methodologies
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3. Good research
acknowledges
previous research on
the topic.
Exploring previous research can
also ensure that you’re not
duplicating existing work.

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4. Good research uses relevant,
empirical data and proper data
analysis methods.
Empirical data is data that has been
collected by researchers themselves
through observation, experience, or
experimentation

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5. Good research is representative
and generalizable.
In most cases, representativeness
can be achieved through population
sampling

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6. Good research is guided by logic.
One of the distinguishing characteristics of
research is that the entire process is guided by
logic. According to the study, inductive reasoning can
be used to discover patterns and construct
generalizations and theories. Meanwhile,
deductive reasoning can help researchers collect
empirical data to confirm or refute theories or
hypotheses.

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7. Good research has external validity.

Good research has external validity if its results or

findings can be applied to the real world
There are two types of external validity for
researchers to consider: population validity and
ecological validity

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8. Good research is replicable,
reproducible, and transparent.
Research must be written or presented in such a way that it provides
comprehensive details on how data was collected and analyzed and how
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9. Good research acknowledges its
limitations and provides suggestions for
future research.
For instance, researchers can provide details on unexpected study
findings or suggest techniques for exploring unaddressed aspects of
your research problem or research question

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10. Good research is ethical.
Some of the most common violations of research ethics include:
Falsification – This involves the manipulation or omission of data or
findings.
Fabrication – This involves making up data or results and presenting
these as accurate.
Plagiarism – This refers to the use of another person’s work without
giving due credit.

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Silvester A. Cardines
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