Importance of Research

What is…
Coined a term…

Importance of Research
RESEARCH IS….

the application of the

scientific method.
a systematic process
of collecting and
logically analyzing
information (data).
The systematic, rigorous
investigation of a
situation or problem in
order to generate new
knowledge or validate
existing knowledge.
Research & Mankind

What is the relationship of

research to the problems or
difficulties of human kind?
 Functions of Research

• Research corrects perceptions as

well as expands them.

• Research gathers information on

subjects or phenomena we lack
or have little knowledge about.

• Research develops and evaluates

concepts, practices and theories.
 Functions of Research

• Research also develops and

evaluates methods that test
concepts, practices and theories.
• Research obtains knowledge for
practical purposes like solving
problems on population explosion,
drug addiction, juvenile
delinquency and the like.
 Functions of Research

• Research provides hard facts

which serve as bases for
planning, decision-making,
project implementation and
evaluation.
Relationship of Research & Mankind Problems

The development of the society from

its simple to its complex state will reveal the
many and varied problems which afflict
human kind.
Thus, solutions to problems must be
based on knowledge, not on mere beliefs,
guesses or theories. To acquire knowledge
and to continuously evaluate its accuracy
and usefulness requires a well planned and
systemic procedure on which research has
been devised to meet this need.
Relationship of Research & Mankind Problems

Research is a human device

invented and developed not only to
push far the limit the human knowledge
but to improve the quality of individual
and group life.
This underscores the importance
of research, the continued existence
and relevance of which will last as long
as there is human being who wishes to
expand his knowledge and
understanding about the world and
everything therein.
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