CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH

Realistic- the results of an investigation should be based on actual data which was gathered by
the researcher himself.
Logical- follows valid procedures & principles
-applies proper & logical approach to find out answers to a particular research question
Cyclical- starts with a problem and ends with another problem
Analytical- acceptable procedures in data gathering have been employed correctly & proper
analysis of the data should be done before making final conclusions
Objective- must be free from bias or prejudice conclusion should be drawn based on the
accuracy of the empirical data that supports the study
Critical- researcher should exhibit careful & precise judgment
must establish a high level of confidence with regards to the data gathered; (statistics) must
establish a certain confidence level to be precise in interpretations whether the results are
significant or not
Replicable- others can perform the same study having the same results
to verify the validity & consistency of the results of the research if performed in the same
conditions as the original research
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL RESEARCHER
Research-oriented
Efficient
Scientific
Effective
Active
Resourceful
Creative
Honest
Economical
Religious

RESEARCH PROCESS
1. Identifying Research Problem- the PROBLEM may be in the form of question the heart of a
good qualitative research serves as guide throughout the process the focus of all research
activities review literature to gather as many background information.
2. Formulating Hypothesis and Designing your Study
- formulate tentative answers to research problem guide in answering the research problems
construct a good design on how to collect data
Guide questions:
From whom will your data come from?
Where are you going to collect your data?
When or until when do you plan to gather your data?
How are you going to facilitate the whole research activity?
3. Data collection is the process of gathering information by means of a defined method, in
order to support the hypothesis. Data anything that is used to represent facts and values anything
that may represent a characteristic of something that is being measured.
4. Analysis of Data and Testing of Hypothesis- Data analysis is the process of examining data for
its conformity to the presented hypotheses if the data gathered suggests truthfulness of the
hypothesis, the hypothesis is accepted if otherwise, the hypothesis is rejected.
5. Interpreting Data- drawing of conclusion based on the results & analysis of data
may lead to evaluation of a particular theory or testing the hypothesis based on the accounts of
your subjects
6. Reporting Results- essential for the public to know the results of the study results become
beneficial to those stakeholders who might be using the findings of the study in the near future
there might be another question or problem that may arise (cyclical)