[ 1MID ] Applied Research

Replicable

research can be replicated by other researchers; research design and procedures can easily be repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results.

Scientific Method

A standardized set of techniques for building scientific knowledge, such as how to make valid observations, how to interpret results, and how to generalize those results.

Theory testing

Another name for Deductive Research

Theory building

Another name for Inductive Research

Qualitative

seeks to understand or make sense of the world based on how individuals experience and perceive it

Quantitative

seeks generalizability through controlled, value-free (or value-neutral) processes.

Research Design

blueprint for the collection, processing measurement, and analysis for data.

Research Methods

techniques and tools for gathering data or evidence

Research Methodology

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

Research

the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Exploratory

explore based on investigation; conducted during the early stages of a project, usually when a researcher wants to test the feasibility of conducting a more extensive study

Descriptive

statistics-based; there is a hypothesis; aims to describe or define the topic at hand.

Explanatory

aims to explain why particular phenomena work in the way that they do; answers "why" questions.

Deductive Research

goes from general to specific; needs existing data to start.

starts with a theory or hypothesis and tests it through observations.

Quantitative

What type of Research falls under Deductive Research?

Inductive Research

basis will come from in-depth collection through data analysis; unable to be generalized. uses specific observations and patterns to come up with new theories.

Qualitative

What type of Research falls under Inductive Research?

Basic Research

aims of testing existing theories or generating new theories to advance knowledge or understanding; could be descriptive or theoretical.

Applied Research

uses knowledge acquired through research in order to contribute directly to the understanding.

Systematic

-follows orderly and sequential procedures.

-follows a systematic way/process called the "scientific method".

Empirical

based on direct experience or observation by researchers

practical experience without due regard to scientific knowledge or theory.

Logical

based on valid procedures and principles.

Cyclical

starts with a problem, ends with a problem.

a researcher completes his study, states his findings, draws conclusions and recommendations. in his recommendations, several studies may be conducted hence, research is cyclical.