Today's Agenda

Introduction to Research
Part 3:
Part 1:
Characteristics of
Definition of Research
Research

Part 4:
Part 2:
Classifications of
Aims of Research
Research
Review

This course develops

critical thinking and
problem-solving skills
through qualitative or
quantitative research.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Agree or Disagree:

We all encounter
research in our daily lives.
Let’s give proof by sharing about:
a) a product and technology we have been using and how research made it possible; or
b) a latest breakthrough in research or innovation from across the fields.
ASSIGNMENT CHECK

What is Research?

Part 1:
Definition of Research
WHAT IS RESEARCH?

It is a systematic way of finding new ideas

from existing knowledge with the help of useful
tools that will lead us to discover new and
useful concepts in order to improve our quality
of life.

Part 1:
Definition of Research
Research is different than other forms of discovering knowledge
(like reading a book) because it uses a systematic process called
the Scientific Method.

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Five key descriptors for

scientific method are:
empirical, replicable,
falsifiable, objective
and systematic.
What are the aims of Research?
Verification of existing Acquisition of new
knowledge knowledge

Application of new Advancement of

knowledge Research's Expertise

Part 2:
Aims of Research
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH?

A research must
A research must A research should
contain facts which
contain accurate be applicable and
are based on valid
and correct data or appropriate to the
and correct sources
information. present times.
of information.

ACCURACY OBJECTIVENESS TIMELINESS

Part 3:
Characteristics of Research
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH?

A research must be
A research must be A research should
clear in expressing
made with the goal be made in an
points, ideas,
of improving the organized and
discoveries, and
society. orderly manner.
solutions.

RELEVANCE CLARITY SYSTEMATIC

Part 3:
Characteristics of Research
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD RESEARCHER