RESEARCH 8 REVIEWER

Ethics

Ethics

Morality of a human act that provides guidelines for responsible research conduct.

High Ethical Standard

Ensures research is good for people and society as a whole.

Research Subjects

Must not be placed in harm’s way during research.

Ethical Principles

Guidelines that maintain research integrity and avoid misconduct.

Honesty

Ethical principle that requires not changing existing information.

Objectivity

Ethical principle that emphasizes avoiding bias in research.

Confidentiality

Ethical principle focused on protecting confidential information.

Competence

Researchers should be experts in their field.

Integrity

Researchers must keep promises and honor agreements.

Legality

Ethical principle that requires obeying laws and government policies.

Maturity and Openness

Researchers should willingly share data with others.

Respect for Intellectual Property

Avoiding copyright infringement in research.

Responsible Publication

Avoiding duplicative or wasteful publication of research.

Non-Discrimination

Treating others fairly and equally in research.

Human Rights Protection

Respecting human dignity in research practices.

Animal Care

Respecting animal rights in research.

Social Responsibility

Striving to promote social good through research.

Identifying Research Problem

The first step in the research process, addressing gaps in knowledge.

Research Process Steps

Identifying problem, formulating design, data gathering, analyzing results, interpreting results.

Good Research Topic Criteria

Interesting, relevant, innovative, and cost-effective.

Research Title Guidelines

Should be in phrase form, not exceed 15 words, and follow an inverted pyramid structure.

Chapter 1 Parts

Introduction, background, statement of the problem, research hypothesis, scope and limitations, significance of the study.

Research Hypothesis

An educated guess to answer the statement of the problem.

Null Hypothesis (H0)

Denial of an attribute in research.

Alternative Hypothesis (H1)

Affirmation/significance of an attribute in research.

Scope

Coverage and parameters of the research.

Limitations

Boundaries beyond control or gaps in research.

Research Methods

Procedures used in collecting and analyzing data.

Qualitative Research

Descriptive/narrative data collected by focus groups.

Quantitative Research

Numerical data collected by surveys.

Research Gaps

Knowledge, conceptual, methodological, data, and practical gaps in research.

Research Title Parts

Independent variable, dependent variable, local/setting, research goal/result, and optional methodology.

Example Research Title

"The Five Common Factors that Affect the Academic Performance of ABIS-SHS Students in the New Normal:A Qualitative Report."