Look for a PAIR… Ask a classmate about himself/herself and tell the class about what have you learned about the person.

What have you learned about your classmate? What did you DO to gather the information? What did you do with the information that you gathered?

What it is ABOUT? RESEARCH

Good and Scates (1972) defined research as “the continuous discovery and exploration of the unknown”. According to them, research entails an investigation of new facts leading to discovery of new ideas, methods or new improvements.

According to Kerlinger (1973), “research is a systematic, controlled, empirical and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about presumed relations among natural phenomena”. It is systematic because it follows steps or stages that begin with the identification of the problem, relating of the problem with existing theories, collection of data, analysis and interpretation of these data, drawing conclusions, and integration of these conclusions into the stream of knowledge.

Aquino (1992) defined research as the systematic search for information on a specific topic or problem.

  Research has been defined also as the process of gathering data or information to solve a particular or specific problem in a scientific manner (Manuel and Medel). It may evolve from the basic teaching and learning processes to educational practices and policies. It may be focused on the human resources – the teachers, the pupils, the administrators and physical resources that are part of the school environment.

Parel (1973) defines research as a systematic study or investigation of something for the purpose of answering questions posed by the researcher.

Best (1981) defines research as a systematic and objective analysis and recording of controlled observations that may lead to the development of generalizations, principles, or theories, resulting in the prediction and possible the ultimate control of events.

Can you give your own definition of RESEARCH? Give it a TRY…

Formulated in a more comprehensive form, research maybe defined as a purposive, systematic, and scientific process of gathering, analyzing, classifying, organizing, presenting, and interpreting data for the solution of the problem, for prediction, for the discovery of the truth, or for the expansion or verification of existing knowledge, all for the preservation and improvement of the quality of human life.

Purposes of Research To discover new facts about known phenomena. To find answers to problems which are only partially solved by existing methods and information. To improve existing techniques and develop new instruments and new products. To put into order related and valid generalizations into systematized science. To discover previously unrecognized substances or elements. To provide the basis for decision making in business, industry, education, government, and in other undertakings. To satisfy the researcher’s curiosity To find answers to queries by means of scientific methods. To acquire a better or deeper understanding about one phenomenon that can be known and understood better through research. To expand or verify existing knowledge gained from a previous research or verify if the same facts are found.

Research involves gathering new data from primary or first-hand sources or using existing data for a new purpose. Research is based upon observable experience or empirical evidence. Research is directed towards the solution of the problem. Research emphasizes the development of generalizations, principles, or theories that will be helpful in predicting future occurrences. . Research demands accurate observation and description. Although research activity may at times be somewhat random and unsystematic, it is more often characterized by carefully designed procedures requiring rigorous analysis. Research requires expertise. . What is a GOOD Research?

What is a GOOD Research? Research is carefully recorded and reported. Research is characterized by patient and unhurried activity. Research strives to be objective and logical, applying every possible test to validate the procedures employed, the data collected, and the conclusions reached. Research requires courage. Research involves the quest for answer to unsolved problems. Pushing back the frontiers of ignorance is its goal and originally is frequently the quality of a good research project. What is a GOOD Research?