Research Thesis Writing - Lecture Notes

A set of QA flashcards covering definitions, characteristics, purposes, values, researcher traits, and process steps from the provided research notes.

What is research according to Isidro and Malolos?

A process of scientific thinking that leads to the discovery or establishment of new knowledge or truth; not subjective expression of ideas and opinions.

What are the characteristics of scientific thinking?

Based on facts; starts with a complex problem; free from personal bias and opinion; uses objective measurements.

How did Good (1956) define research?

Careful unbiased investigation of a problem based as far as possible upon demonstrable facts and involving refined distinctions, interpretations, and usually generalizations.

How did Kerlinger (1975) define research?

Systematic, controlled, empirical and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about presumed relations among natural phenomena.

How did Crawford (1946) define research?

Systematic and refined technique of thinking employing specialized tools, instruments and procedures in order to obtain a more adequate solution.

According to PareL (1973), what are the starting steps and progression of research?

Starts with a problem; collect data; analyze; reaches a decision based on actual evidence.

What is another key characteristic of research according to PareL (1973)?

It involves original work instead of personal opinion.

How do Goods and Scates define research?

Systematic study/investigation for the purpose of answering questions.

What do Goods and Scates say about discovery in research?

Defined as the continuous discovery and exploration of the unknown.

What are the values of research to human beings?

Improves quality of life; improves student achievements; improves delivery of public services; improves teaching-learning process; satisfies human needs; provides wider understanding of existence and the universe; improves quality and supply of food and basic needs.

What are the purposes of research?

Discover pathways of action and tools; improve existing techniques and practices; discover previously unrecognized substances and facts; provide bases for decision making; satisfy curiosity; acquire deeper understanding of theories; expand existing knowledge; find answers to queries.

What are the key characteristics of research listed as E L CAC MR?

Empirical; Logical; Cyclical; Analytical; Critical; Methodical; Replicability.

What are the characteristics of a researcher?

Intellectual creativity; Intellectual curiosity; Healthy criticism; Intellectual honesty; Prudence.

What are the steps of the research process mentioned in the notes?

Identify problem; Rrl; Create question, objective and hypothesis; Choose study design; Decide on sample design; Collect data; Process and analyze data; Writing report.

What does Fisher (1993) say qualifies a research problem?

There should be what it is, what should have been, and why; there should be at least two possible answers or solutions to the question.