1. Discuss 5 characteristics of research.

Identify if it is a strength or
weakness. Justify your answer.

 The research study can be replicated or repeated, given its high

reliability.

Weakness. Replicated or repeated literature or study may affect the current

research process. There are lot of factors that can be attach and form role to the
process of research, such as comparison and reliability, accuracy and
construction.

 All aspects of the study are carefully designed before data is

collected.

Strength. As researchers create study that shows accuracy and quality, it is an

advantage to perform the following process. Considering the value of factors
would be a great step to the concept in gathering what is essential.

 Topic must be fresh, new and interesting to present society.

Strength. Surroundings and people are one of the most important variables in a
study. It served as the soul of the research. The importance of time and
occurrence are fundamental in terms of making choices of topic.

 Deals with facts not with mere opinions.

Strength. Prove of validity or accuracy shows by giving facts and supporting

details (literature) to make a reliable and good study. Investigations and
research are type of factual information that carries facts and evidences.

 Use simple, direct, concise and correct language.

Constructing the details and information in a study should be direct and right to
provide clear and correct statements. Broad interpretation and incorrectly
construction of sentences may affect the implementation of analysis and
understanding the study.

2. How do you think the ethical standards of research will guide you
in conducting your own study? Cite a particular example.
The Ethical standards of research aim to guide and promote proper interaction
and good relationship between researchers and participants. It is path for studies
to confer values and secure the safety of information.

 Ex. Fairness. Understand and respect one's perspective

 Ex. Give respect to the decisions of participants as gathers data.

 Ex. Secure the personal information of the participants.

3. How can both researcher and participant perform their

obligations as a prerequisite on their privileges in conducting
research? Defend your answer.

Responsibility and awareness are obtaining by researchers and participant as

they play the vital role in a study. Considering the value of participation and
accuracy in the whole process of the study can provide benefits and
opportunities for them. Therefore, researchers must be observant and cautious
as they collect data and implement analysis, while participants must accept
inquiries from researchers or own the study circle to create a quality study.

Rosalinda Samong

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