5. Purpose of research
• to inform action
• to prove a theory
• contribute to developing knowledge in a field or study
• …
• …
• …
• To find the solution of a research problem
• To explore, to describe and to explain.
7. Types of Research
• There are different types of Research based on different
aspects such as:
• Purpose
• Process
• Outcome
8. On the basis of Purpose
• Descriptive Research
• Analytical or Causal Research
• Exploratory Research
• Predictive Research
9. On the basis of Process
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
10. On the basis of Outcome
• Applied or Action Research
• Fundamental or Basic or Pure Research
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13. Characteristics of Research
1. Empirical – research is based on
direct experience or observation by
the researcher.
2. Logical – research is based on
valid procedures and principles.
3. Cyclical – research starts with a
problem and ends with a problem.
14. Characteristics of Research
4. Analytical – research utilizes proven
analytical procedures in gathering data,
whether historical, descriptive,
experimental, and case study.
5. Critical – research exhibits careful and
precise judgment.
15. Characteristics of Research
6. Methodical – research is conducted in
a methodical manner without bias
using systematic method and
procedures.
7. Replicability – research design and
procedures are repeated to enable the
researcher to arrive at valid and
conclusive results.
16. Characteristics of the Researcher
1. Intellectual Curiosity – researcher
undertakes deep thinking and inquiry of the
things, problems, and situations around him.
1. Prudence – researcher is careful to conduct
his study at the right time and at the right
place wisely, efficiently, and economically.
17. Characteristics of the Researcher
3. Healthy Criticism – the researcher is always
doubtful as to the truthfulness of the results.
3. Intellectual Honesty – researcher is honest
to collect or gather the data or facts in order
to arrive at honest results.
18. Characteristics of the Researcher
5. Intellectual creativity – a resourceful
investigator always creates new
researches.
19. Qualities of a Good Researcher
Research Oriented
Efficient
Scientific
Effective
Active
Resourceful
Creative
Honest
Economical
Religious