L E S SO N 2

IMPORT A N CE O F
R ES E A R C H I N D AI L Y L IF E
Prepared by:
Ms. Naneth Liston
ROLE OF RESEARCH
Research leads an expansion of knowledge
and discoveries.
Research is a systematic process of
collecting and analyzing data or information
in order to increase understanding of a
phenomenon.
OTHER DEFINITIONS OF RESEARCH
It is an inquiry process
A formal process of problem solving
A set of procedures and stages
It originates with a question/problem
Often an iterative process
RESEARCH IS IMPORTANT IN PROVIDING SOLID
FOUNDATION FOR THE:

Discovery and creation of

knowledge, theory-building
Testing, confirmation, revision, and
refutation of knowledge as theory
RESEARCH IS IMPORTANT IN PROVIDING SOLID
FOUNDATION FOR THE:

Advance a discipline or field

Advancements and improvements
in various aspects of life
Promotion and tenure of
individuals
SIGNIFIC A N C E O F
RE S EA R C H
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
1. To gather necessary information
2. To improve standard of living
-new inventions/discoveries
3. To have a safer life
-discoveries /development in the field of
health, nutrition and medicine
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
4. To know the truth
-studying facts and available data will
lead to unravel truth
5. To explore our history
-enable to learn and understand the past
and prepare for a better future.
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
6. To understand arts
-research helps in understanding the
work of artists in different field of arts.
-arts contribute to the refinement of our
sensibilities and cultivate values needed for
our daily existence.
RESEARCH AND SOCIETY
Research is closely connected with
development.
The results/findings of studies also affect
society
Research fill in the need to love reading, writing
analyzing and sharing valuable information.
RE S EA R C H A N D O T HE R
FIEL D S / A RE A S
Research leads to an expansion of
knowledge and discoveries of new
medical treatment and cures.
Research helps in agricultural
field
In business, research enables
companies to make forecasts
and formulate the needed
strategies to ensure growth and
survival.
Business properties
conduct surveys and
feasibility studies to find
out the needs of the
community
In academic institutions,
can be useful learning
process, challenging
students to work together and
grow intellectually
RESEARCH AND OTHER FIELDS/AREAS
1.Economic Research
-refers to matters concerning the
environment w/c may lead to improved
techniques to ensure sustainable food
production
RESEARCH AND OTHER FIELDS/AREAS
2. Social Research
-leads to an increased knowledge of
people and their interaction w/ one
another, w/c could be relevant to policy
makers.
RESEARCH AND OTHER FIELDS/AREAS

3. Environmental Research
-focuses on improved
techniques to ensure
sustainable food production
RESEARCH AND OTHER FIELDS/AREAS

4. Cultural Research
-leads to increased
understanding of cultural values
or social approaches
RESEARCH AND OTHER FIELDS/AREAS

5. Health Research
-contributes to a better
understanding of the causes of
medical conditions.