Characteristics of Research
Part I
Lesson II
Eng 122
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Characteristics of Research Part I Lesson II Eng 122
Research Characteristics
Just like you and any other subject matter on earth, there exists an array of characteristics when it comes to research. These characteristics distinguish it from other scholarly undertakings.
2. Logical
- (^) An procedure is followed along with principles and ethical practices to find answers to a research question.
- (^) Being irresponsible in following a procedure may lead to failure or unreliable outcomes.
3. Cyclical
- (^) It starts with a problem and ends with a problem.
- (^) Answers may be refined.
- (^) There is a use of another investigative lens using the same subject.
5. Objective
- (^) Analysis should be free of bias and prejudice.
- (^) Implications should not favor a certain hypothesis, a personality, or an organization.
- (^) The presence of bias and prejudice leads the research to a total failure.
6. Critical
- (^) The researcher must be careful and precise in processing data and judgement.
- (^) Procedures and recommendations must be in confidence as not to jeopardize the credibility of the researcher.
The Research Process Part I Lesson II Eng 122
Research as Process
Since Research is viewed as a systematic and scientific investigation, then it has steps to follow. Whether it is Qualitative or Quantitative, the same procedures are employed.
2. Formulating the Hypothesis
and Designing the Study
- (^) It is known as an Intellectual Guess.
- (^) It is a tentative answer to the research problem.
- (^) It serves as a more specific guide towards designing the research methodology.
3. Collecting of
and Organizing of Data
- (^) It is the process of fixing data gathered from observations and key informants.
- (^) These data can be anything that represents facts and values.
5. Interpreting Data
- (^) Meaning is given to the data.
- (^) The use of Empirical Data can be employed to see if the data goes against a theory.
- (^) The readers can also benefit from the interpretation of data through drawing meaningful findings that are essential to the research subjects.
6. Reporting Results
- (^) This is done for the information of the public.
- (^) Results may benefit the researcher or interested parties that would like to sponsor and develop a research.
Ethics: Types of Plagiarism Part I Lesson II Eng 122
1. Clone
- (^) The act of submitting another’s work, word-for- word, as one’s own.