RESEARCH

RESEARCH
Definition
Purposes
Characteristics of Good Research
Difference Between Research and
Problem Solving
Classification
A careful, critical, disciplined inquiry,
varying in technique and method
according to the nature and conditions
of the problem identified, directed
toward the clarification of resolution
(or both) of a problem. (Good, p.464)
The systematic search for
pertinent information on
a specific topic or
problem (Aquino, p.1)
The process of gathering data or
information to solve a particular
or specific problem in a scientific
manner.
(Manuel and Medel, p.5)
A systematic study or investigation of
something for the purpose of
answering questions posed by the
researcher.
(Cited by Sanchez, p.2)
In its broadest sense, is an attempt to
gain solutions to problems. More
precisely, it is the collection of data in a
rigorously controlled situation for the
purpose of prediction or explanation.
(Treece and Treece, p.3)
More specific purposes and
goals of research
To discover new facts about
known phenomena
Fuel from alcohol
More specific purposes and goals
of research
To find answers to problems which
are partially solved by existing
methods and information
Cancer treatment
More specific purposes and goals
of research
To improve existing techniques and
develop new instruments or products
Gadgets and food
products
More specific purposes and goals
of research
To discover previously unrecognized
substances or elements
92 to more than 100 known
elements
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To discover pathways of action of
known substances and elements
Unprescribed drugs and poisonous
substances
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To order related, valid
generalizations into systematized
science
Science in school
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To provide basis for decision-
making in business, industry,
education, government, and in
other undertakings
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To satisfy the
researchers curiosity
Invention of incubator
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To find answers to queries
by means of scientific
methods
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To acquire a better and deeper
understanding about one
phenomenon
Why are women generally
smaller than men
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To expand or verify
existing knowledge
Improvements of previously-
conducted research
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To improve educational practices for
raising the quality of school products
Curriculum improvement and
instructional innovations
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To promote health and
prolong life
Pharmaceutical, nutritional
and medical research
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To provide man with
more of his basic needs
IRRI
More specific purposes and goals of
research
To make work, travel and
communication faster, easier and
more comfortable
Airplanes, RCs, radio, television,
e-mail
Characteristics of Good
Research
Research is systematic
Research is controlled
Research is empirical
Research is analytical
Research is objective, unbiased, and
logical
Characteristics of Good
Research
Research employs hypothesis
Research employs quantitative or
statistical methods
Research is original work
Research is done by an expert
Characteristics of Good
Research
Research is accurate investigation,
observation and description
Research is patient and unhurried activity
Research requires an effort-making
capacity
Research requires courage
RESEARCH
PROBLEM-
SOLVING

There may not be a
problem, only
interest in
answering a
question or query.



There is always
a problem to be
solved.


RESEARCH
PROBLEM-
SOLVING
A research
problem is more
rigorous and
broader in scope.


A problem to be
solved is less
rigorous and less
broad.

RESEARCH
PROBLEM-
SOLVING
The research
problem is not
necessarily defined
specifically.



The problem to be
solved has to be
defined specifically
and identified
definitely.