NATURE AND

CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
Angela Lalaine C. Vicente
Practical Research 1
Philippine Christian University
 DEFINITION

It is a systematic process that deals with

finding answers/solution to any problem.
It can also be referred as a method of
collecting, presenting, organizing,
classifying, analyzing and interpreting data
and trasnforming it into constructive
results.
 DEFINITION

It is also derived from observation of a

particular phenomenon.
It requires inquiry and investigation about
a topic by asking questions that will
engage in top level thinking strategies of
interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing,
criticizing, appreciating or creating to
discover truths.
 CHARACTERISTICS

1.Empirical
2.Systematic
3.Clear
4.Relevant
5.Contextual
 CHARACTERISTICS

6. Logical
7. Adherence to truth
8. Carefully done
9. Accurate and Precise
10.Ethical
 IMPORTANCE

a tool for building knowledge and for

facilitating learning
means to understand various issues and
increase public awareness
an said to business success
a way to prove lies and to support truths
 IMPORTANCE

means to find, gauge and seize

opportunities
a seed to love reading, writing, analyzing
and sharing valuable information
nourishment and exercise of the mind
 PROCESSES

1. Observing a phenomenon
2. Determining a problem
3. Describing the problem
4. Setting goals
5. Determining the trends and gaps of of the research
6. seek readings that will support the research
rationale
7. review the literature
8. collect primary data
9. Present the data acquired
10. Interpret the data
11. Summarize the findings
12. Draw conclusions
13. Recommendations/Share the research
 FRAMEWORK

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework
Chapter 3: Methodology
Chapter 4: Results and Discussions
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and
Recommendations
 ETHICS IN RESEARCH

Honesty
Objectivity
Integrity
Carefulness
Openness
Respect for Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Responsible Publication
Responsible Mentoring
Respect for Colleagues
Social Responsibility
Non-discrimination
Competence
Legality
Animal Care
Human Subject Protection
 REFERENCES

Baraceros, E. (2016) Practical Research 1

Mina, J. (2018) Module in Practical Research 1

Resnik, D. (2015) What is Ethics in Research & Why is it Important?

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