GROUP 1

THE NATURE AND

IMPORTANCE OF
RESEARCH
BY : CECILE VIOS
THE NATURE OF RESEARCH
 Research can mean “ re –search” implying that the subject matter
is already known but, for one reason or another, need to be
studied again.
 Research is an intellectual activity and it is consider as the
application of scientific method in solving the problems. It is a
systematic, formal and intensive process of carrying on the
scientific method of analysis.
 Cook has defined research as ‘Research is an honest, exhaustive,
intelligent searching for facts and their meaning for implication
with reference to given problem.
THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
 Research is important both in scientific and nonscientific
field.

 In our life new problems, events, phenomena and process

occur every day. Scientific have to undertake research on
them and find their causes, solutions, explanation and
application.

 Research assists us to understand nature and nature

phenomena.
TYPES OF RESEARCH
Qualitative Research
 Is often used for exploring. It helps
researchers gain an understanding of
underlying reasons, opinions, and
motivations. It provides insights into the
problem or helps to develop ideas or
hypotheses for potential quantitative
research.
Quantitative Research
 Is used to quantify the problem by way of
generating numerical data that can be transformed
into useable statistics. It is used to quantify
attitudes, opinions, behaviors, and other defined
variables, and generalize results from a larger
sample population. Quantitative research uses
measurable data to formulate facts and uncover
patterns in research.
THE RESEARCH PROCESS
The Research Process is a step-by-step
information skills framework that improves
students metacognition by making the learning
process explicit.
 THE STEPS OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS ARE:

1. Initiate
2. Locate
3. Select
4. Organize
5. Present
6. Assess
Note: The step of The Research Process are not necessarily linear and
can often overlap

INTIATE
Brainstorm and define the research topic Steps in the process
What is my purpose?
How can I deconstruct the research topic?
What are the key words and ideas of the task?
What is the my Inquiry Question Focus or Thesis?
LOCATE

Steps in the process:

• What do I already know?
• What do I still need to find out?
• What sources do should I use?
• How do I find the Information?
SELECT

Steps in process:
• What information can I leave out?
• How do I know if the information I found is credible, reliable
and relevant?
• How will I record the information I need?
• How do I read for understanding?
ORGANIZE

• Have I enough information for my purpose?

• How can I best summarize and paraphrase the
information?
• How can I use this information?
• How do I reference my information sources?
PRESENT

Steps in the process:

• What will I do with this information?
• With whom will I share this information?
• How will I share this information?
• How will I communicate or share this information?
• How can I compose more sophisticated written responses?
ASSESS
Steps in the process:
• Did I fulfill my purpose?
• How did I go – with each step of the information process?
• How did I go – presenting the information?
• Where do I go from here?
• What did I learn from this process?
• For collaborative group work: did each member fulfill their
role?
Characteristics of Successful
Research
By : DENVER DIOMAMPO
 Champions: committed champions who match sustained, high-level
attention with significant support for the growth and development of a
research part.

 Leadership: effective leadership and professional management to

facilitate networking among the entrepreneurs, research, investors, and
others within and around the research parks innovation ecosystem

 Funding: designated and sustained public funding and active private

participation, combined with affective public policies to support
companies that seek to convert ideas into innovations and innovations
products for the market
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RESEARCH ACROSS DECIPLINE

 FOUR TYPES OF
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
By : MARVIN BALILI
 DESCRIPTIVE

• Describes the way things are according to a

number of variables Ex. , (learners in terms of
their personality, intelligence, ability etc.)
 CORRELATIONAL

• Seeking(non-casual) association or relationships

between variables Ex. (,intelligence and academic
performance)
 CASUAL-COMPARATIVE
• No experimenter induced manipulation . Start with causes and
tries to deduce effect. Ex.(One class of students are very gifted at
math another not so gifted-why)
 EXPERIMENTAL
• Attempts to establish a casual relationship with a manipulation
Ex.(demonstrating that extra math tuition( the manipulation ) at
home improves mathematical performance in school.
QUALITATIVE V.S
QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
QUANTITATIVE RESEARH
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH