Nature and

Characteristics
of
Research
TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 Introduction 02 Meaning of Research 03 Characteristics of

Research

04 Nature of Research 05 Process of Research 06 Qualities of a Good

Researcher
 Introduction
Research journey is not as excruciating as you think it to be.
Everybody, even a student can come up with an excellent
research and be part of the growing community. In fact, a large
number of research studies are conducted by students. Further,
you might think twice about research when you get to
understand and grasp the significance of it in our daily living.
Meaning of Research
• As the term implies the prefix “re”, in
research, means “again and
again", "once more” or “anew”.
• Research is said to have come from
the word “recherché” which means
“to seek”
• A diligent, scientific and a thorough
investigation, observation and study
about a certain subject matter.
• It is a systematic quest for
undiscovered truth (Leedy,1974).
• It is a systematic attempt to provide
answers to questions (Tuckman,
1972).
Characteristics of Research
Research, as a definite and complete form of endeavor, follows establishes standard,
quality or characteristic. Throughout times, numerous characteristics have been associated
with research.

1. Systematic – research needs to go 5. Empirical – Research is based on direct

through process and right
procedure.
2. Objective – When methods are strictly 6.
followed, your research is more
credible. Must come from facts, 7.
statistics and trusted sources.
3. Clear – For effective relay of ideas,
research should be of brevity and
simplicity.
4. Logical – Research is based on valid
procedures and principles.
experience or observation by the
researcher.
Cyclical – Research starts with a
problem and ends with a problem.
Timely – Tackles subject that are relevant
to conclude the external issues of
our time.
Nature of Research
Research is a systematic enquiry whose goal is communicable
knowledge.
• Systematic because it is pursued according to some plan;
• An inquiry because it seeks to find answers to questions;
• Goal-directed because the objects of the enquiry are posed by the
task description;
• Knowledge-directed because the findings of the enquiry must go
beyond providing mere information; and
• Communicable because the findings must be intelligible to, and
locate within some framework of understanding for, an appropriate
audience.
Process of Research
Preparation and process depends on the type of research you like to adapt. However,
below are general steps you may use to establish your research:

Step 1: Identify the problem. Step 4: Define terms and concepts.

Determine the particular field of study you It would be best to straightly identify and
desire your research to focus on. Research starts define those words before moving towards the next
with a simple question: What topic am I interested step for clearer understanding of concept and
of? unusual words in your study.

Step 2: Do preliminary reading about your Step 5: Identify population.

chosen topic.
By reading and analyzing other studies
that are related to your chosen topic, you would be
able to formulate your own questions about the
areas in your topic that needs to be developed.
Step 3: Formulate clear questions.
Upon reading and reviewing related
literature and studies about your topic, you may now
create specific and narrower research questions.
Population in research simply means the
number of the participants in your study.
Step 6: Find out instrumentation.
The instrumentation plan serves as the
road map for the entire study, specifying who will
participate in the study; how, when, and where data
will be collected; and the content of the program.
Process of Research
Preparation and process depends on the type of research you like to adapt. However,
below are general steps you may use to establish your research:

Step 7: Collect data.

The collection of data is a critical
step in providing the information needed to
answer the research question.

Step 8: Analyze the data.

The researcher finally has data to
analyze so that the research question can
be answered. The results of this analysis are
then reviewed and summarized in a manner
directly related to the research questions.
Qualities of a Good Researcher
 Intellectual Curiosity – A researcher is ready to take on deep thinking and
should analyze situations very well.
 Diligence – A researcher should very well manage his research undertaking.
 Active – A researcher should be both physically and mentally active.
 Creative – A researcher is always ready to come up with interesting and new
topics.
 Objective – A researcher is always objective.
 Determination – The truly good researcher perseveres.
 Collaboration – Team work makes the dream work.
 Communication – Essential asset for every researcher. Not only do they have
to communicate with their team members, but they also have to
communicate with co-authors, journals, publishers, and funders.
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