PRACTICAL

RESEARCH 1
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
WHAT ARE YOUR
EXPECTATIONS?
 WHAT ARE
EXPECTED OF
YOU?
What is research?
Research is the systematic investigation and study of
materials and sources to establish facts and reach new
conclusions. When you come across studies about
events that happen or experiences that you meet, they
shape people’s understanding of the world around
them. In various spheres of human life, research has
come up with developing appropriate solutions to
improve the individual’s quality of life.
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
1. To gather necessary information
2. To make changes
3. To improve the standard of living
4. For a safer life
5. To know the truth
6. To explore our history
7. To understand arts
CHARACTERISTICS OF A RESEARCH
1. The research should be systematic.
2. The research should be objective.
3. The research should be feasible.
4. The research should be empirical.
5. The research should be clear.
GOALS FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH
1. To produce evidence-based practice.
2. To establish credibility in the profession.
3. To observe accountability for the profession.
4. To promote cost-effectiveness through
documentation.
ROLES OF RESEARCHER
1. As principal investigator
2. As member of research team
3. As identifier of researchable problems
4. As evaluator of research findings
5. As patient of client advocate during study
6. As subject/respondent/participant