LESSON 1: Definition, Importance, and Kinds of Research

Research

pertains to any systematic investigation of any social or natural phenomena where results and conclusions are aimed at contributing to generalizable knowledge

Scientific Research

if it satisfies two requirments. First, research contributes to a body of science. Second, research follows the scientific method

Inductive and Deductive Research

Ways of conducting Research

Inductive Research

also called theory-building research. draws conclusions based on facts or observed evidence

Deductive Research

called theory research testing. draws conclusions about a phenomenon or behaviour based on thereotical reasons and an intial set of premises

Qualitative Research

What type of research is Inductive Research

Quantitative Research

What type of research is Deductive Research

Descriptive Research

directed at making careful observations and detailed documentation of a phenomenon of interest

Explanatory Research

seeks explanations of observed phenomena, problems, or behaviours. seeks answers to why and how questions

Basic Research

contributes by advancing knowledge or understanding as well as thereotical understanding or academic thinking within a particular discipline

Applied Research

uses knowledge acquired through research to contribute directly to the understanding or resolution of any contemporary issues

Research Design

a blueprint for the collection, processing measurement, and analysis of data

Research Methods

Techniques and tools for gathering data or evidence

Research Methodology

is bridges ontological and epistemological assumptions or positions to choice of data collection and analysis methods and procedures

Empirical

indicates that the information, knowledge, and understanding a gathered thorough experience and direct data collection

Nonempirical

sources of information include forms of introspection, vicarious experiences, and other people's analysis of events

Systematic observation

is different from the observations that we do in everyday occurrences of our lives

Replicability

others should be able to independently replicate or repeat a scientific study and obtain similar, if not identical, results

Exploratory Research

to test the feasability of undertaking a more extensive study regarding that phenomenon