Introduction to Research

Coined from the French word cerchier, which means “seek”. The prefix “re” means to repeat.

• Reading

• Writing

• Research

• Learning

It follows the general to specific and it needs theory that will conduct the research (Theory can be borrowed from another Author)

• Deductive

• Inductive

You will begin with specific to general, gather data from respondents before making theory (Theory needs to be worked by Researcher)

• Deductive

• Inductive

A type of questionnaire that usually are multiple choices or can be answered by 'yes' or 'no'

• Close-ended questions

• Open-ended questions

Why we study Research? (Select 4)

• To become research literate

• To develop critical thinking

• To brag our knowledge

• To generate knowledge

• To come up with solutions to a certain problem

Researchers in this category subscribes to the idea that everything should be quantified to produce meaningful concrete results. (Support Qualitative)

• Post-Positivist

• Constructivist

• Transformative

• Pragmatic

Researchers believe that experience expressed through that experience expressed through words that can paint a better picture of a certain phenomena.

• Post-Positivist

• Constructivist

• Transformative

• Pragmatic

Researchers support the idea that research should be conducted to increase quality of life and produce better societies.

• Post-Positivist

• Constructivist

• Transformative

• Pragmatic

Researchers promote the use of both quantitative and qualitative data in expressing (Support any Approach)

• Post-Positivist

• Constructivist

• Transformative

• Pragmatic

A research approach for exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem.

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

• Mixed Approach