Practical Research v2

technical terms

are words or phrases that have a specialized meaning in a particular field.

Research

is a systematic process of learning about the world by gathering and analyzing data.

title page

This is the cover page you see when you open the cover. A formal explanatory statement accompanied by the discipline or program. Author of the research work

abstract

it refers to a brief summary of the research. it contains the conclusion, the findings, and a short discussion of the problem, method and design.

introduction

this is the main focus of the research, overview of the topic, main points of information, and importance of the topic.This part must provide the purpose and structure of the research. It should be designed to attract readers' attention.

research problem

refers to statement expressed clearly in an interrogative or question form.

research objective

This is a statement of purpose for which the investigation is to be conducted. These are stated in declarative form.

hypothesis

this is an educational intelligent guess. It can be a tentative explanation based on theory to predict a causal relationship between variables.

two types of hypothesis

null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis

null hypothesis

which says that nothing happened. It is a denial of an existence, an attribute, a relationship, a difference of an effect.

alternative hypothesis

it refers to an affirmation of an existence of an observed phenomenon.

theoretical framework

a symbolic construction which uses abstract concepts, facts or laws, variables and their relations that explains and predicts how an observed phenomenon exists and operates.

assumptions

is a basic principle that is being true, on the basis of logic or reason without proof or verification.

significance of the study

refers to the potential importance, relevance, or impact of the research findings.

scope and delimitation of the study

these states the concepts and variables of your study covered.

scope

details what your study will explore, such as the target population, extent, or study duration.

delimitation

are factors and variables not included in the study.

definition of terms

the last part of Chapter 1. it defines all the unfamiliar words that are related in your research.

related readings

the major sources of this are laws and department directives such as circulars, orders, memoranda, and others which are related to the present study.

related literature

it refers to the sources which are taken from books, journals, magazines, novels, poetry, and many others.

related studies

published and unpublished research studies are among the sources included in this section.

research design

it is a framework within which research is conducted.

population

the totality of all individuals having specific characteristics that a researcher is interested in.

sampling techniques

is the process of selecting participants needed to answer the research questions.

research locale

is the place where the research is conducted.

research instrument and techniques

these are measuring instruments which are used for gathering or collecting data. Examples of research instruments include; tests, questionnaires, rating scales, interviews, observation schedule.

data analysis and procedures

is the process of systematically applying statistical and/or logical techniques to describe and illustrate, condense and recap, and evaluate data. (Statistical techniques)

chapter 4 presentation analysis and interpretation of data

This part includes the presentation and the result of an investigation.

summary of findings

often found at the beginning of a research document, provides a concise and comprehensive overview of the entire study.

recommendation

section suggests actions or steps that can be taken based on the study's findings.

conclusion

section where the researcher summarizes the main findings and interpretations of the study.

reference material

This is also referred to as supplementary materials

bibliographies

this is the information that you used while conducting your research.

list of work cited

These are the websites or previous research that you have used in your research.

references

These are the list of Related Literature and Studies that you have gathered in conducting or in writing our research paper. We always used (APA Format.)

appendices

provides supplementary information, while an index helps readers find information in a document.

indices

alphabetically lists all the major topics, events, people, and places discussed in the book and provides page numbers that direct you to each reference.

glossary

a list of definitions for technical terms used in a research paper or academic book

end notes

are notes that appear at the end of a piece of academic writing. They provide additional information or source citations.

vitae of researchers

a scholarly resume used when applying for jobs in academia or the sciences. It details the applicant's research experience, teaching, and publications.

independent variable

cause

dependent variable

effect

assessing the impact of parental involvement on the academic achievement of high school student

title of your research

Dixon, Greene, Loucks, Stouffe 1992

give me 4 example of rrl in your research