CRI 191: Criminological research 1

RESEARCH

• Scientific investigation of phenomena

• Includes collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of facts

• Link an individual’s speculation with reality

• Systematic study of trends or event

• Represents a multifaceted endeavor, spanning various dimensions,

• Prominently featuring critical, cyclical, analytical, methodical, logical, replicated, and empirical nature

CRITICAL

• Exhibits careful and precise judgement

CYCLICAL

• Starts with a problem and ends with a problem

ANALYTICAL

• Utilizes proven analytical procedures

METHODICAL

• Conducted w/o bias using systematic methods and procedures

LOGICAL

• Research is based on valid procedures and principles

• Scientific study is done in an orderly manner

REPLICATED

• Research design and procedures are replicated/repeated

EMPERICAL

• Based on direct experience or observation by the researcher

• Collection of data relies on practical experience w/o giving consideration to scientific knowledge or theory

RESEARCHER

• A person who possesses the skill and characteristics required in-depth inquiry and discovery in their chosen field

• Embodies scientific mindset, utilizes methods that are precise, systematic, and based on emperical evidence

1. RESEARCH-ORIENTED

2. EFFICIENT

3. SCIENTIFIC

4. EFFECTIVE

5. ACTIVE

6. RESOURCEFUL

7. CREATIVE

8. HONEST

9. ECONOMICAL

10. RELIGIOUS

Ten (10) Qualities of a Good Researcher

INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY

• Undertakes deep thinking and inquiry of things, problems and situations around him

• Keen to get information on these problems and situations often due to unusualness and newness

PRUDENCE

• Careful to conduct his research study at the right time and at the right place wisely, efficient, and economically

HEALTH CRITICISM

• Always doubtful as to truthfulness of the results

INTELLECTUAL HONESTY

• Honest to collect or gather data or facts in order to arrive at honest results

• Honesty is the best policy of the researcher

INTELLECTUAL CREATIVITY

• Productive and resourceful investigator always creates new research

• Enjoys inventing unique, novel and original researches, and considers research as his hobby

BASIC RESEARCH

• Also called “Fundamental research” or “Pure research”

• Intended to add to the body of scientific knowledge by exploring the unknown

APPLIED RESEARCH

• Seeks new application of scientific knowledge to the solution of a problem

• Produces knowledge of use to man

DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH

• Decision-oriented research

• Involves the application of the steps of scientific method in response to immediate need to improve existing practices

RESEARCH IMPROVES QOL

• Led man to search for ways to improve his life

RESEARCH IMPROVES INSTRUCTION

• No beginning and no end

• A never-ending task

RESEARCH IMPROVES STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT

• Improved if the modern teacher keeps himself updated on issues and trends about the modern methods and strategies

RESEARCH IMPROVES TEACHER’S COMPETENCE

• “Many are called but few are chosen.”

RESEARCH SATISFIES MAN’S NEEDS

• The needs of man were not fully satisfied as they are today

RESEARCH REDUCES BURDEN OF WORK

• Technologies are products of research they help us lessen our load

RESEARCH HAS DEEP-SEATED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS

• Stimulates and ennobles the human spirit

RESEARCH IMPROVES THE EXPORTATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS

• Through research, the exportation of food products has improved

RESEARCH RESPONDS TO THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND AUSTERITY MEASURES OF THE COUNTRY

• Research outputs must also be converted into income-generating projects to train students to earn while they learn

RESEARCH TRAINS GRADUATES TO BECOME RESPONSIVE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY AND COMPETE GLOBALLY

• Research-oriented countries are progressive and economically secure countries