2. Research is a careful and exhaustive
investigation of a phenomenon with an
objective of advancing knowledge.
it as a systematic investigation to find
solutions to a problem. The
investigation is guided by previously
collected information.
RESEARCH
3. Scientific research is the systematic
investigation of scientific theories and
hypotheses. A hypothesis is a single
assertion, a proposed explanation of
something based on available
knowledge, for something yet to be
explained. One that is subject to further
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
4. There are two basic types of scientific
research.
INDUCTIVE RESEARCH
DEDUCTIVE RESEARCH
TYPES
5. It is theory building research.
Researcher assume theoretical concept
and pattern from observed data.
INDUCTIVE RESEARCH
6. It is theory testing research.
Researcher tests concept and pattern
using empirical data.
On the bases of purpose there are 3
more types of scientific research.
Exploratory
Descriptive
Explanatory
DEDUCTIVE RESEARCH
7. Exploratory research is conducted in new areas of interest or inquiry .its
goals are:
To spoke out the magnitude or extent of a particular phenomena ,problem or
behavior
To generate some initial idea about it.
To test the feasibility of undertaking a more extensive study
EXPLORATORY
8. It is careful observation and detailed
documentation of a phenomena based on
scientific methods therefore these
observation are more reliable than casual
observation example of this research are
Tabulation of demographic statistic by
census department
DESCRIPTIVE
9. This research seek explanation of the
observed phenomena, problem or
behavior. descriptive research examine
the what and where of phenomena
while explanatory research answers why
and how types of question
EXPLANATORY