Are sectors affected by the trend

Are questions arising from a problem

May be deduced through this web-like figure at the right.

P-T-A meaning

is a pictorial representation of a problem

Center its attention on the core problem and from it, causes and effects are looked into.

The word research is derived from the Middle French "recherche" which means. . .

systematic investigation to establish facts or collect information on the subject, to search again taken from the prefix re – denoting a repetitive action and search

  researchers possess a wide range of practical skills for carry out scientific work following an inquisitive thinking.

based on observations and experimentation of theories

follows orderly and sequential procedures.

all variables, except those that are tested/experimented on, are kept constant

the hypothesis guides the investigation process.

critical analysis of all data used so that there is no error

the term also refers to the research as unbiased and logical

requires effort to get at the researcher's own investigation and produce the data needed to complete the study.

voluntary consent of the human subject is absolutely essential

developed by the World Medical Association and contains all the basic ethical elements designed to address any possible harm on subjects who participate in research.

concepts of respect of persons and in assessing risks and benefits (beneficience) and subject selection (justice)

from the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research

know the study all about.

protects the participants from psychological and physical harm

their right to discontinue participating

be informed of the nature and purpose of research

information obtained is confidential

respect for participant's privacy

any unethical practice of researchers may be reported

designed to solve practical problems of the modern world

driven by a scientist's curiosity or interest in a specific question

refers to systematic investigation of relationships among two or more variables

provides an accurate portrayal of a class or particular individual situation or group

refers to the investigation of a culture through an in-depth study of the members of the culture

predicting and controlling phenomena and examining probability and causality among selected variables

type conducted for a problem that has not been clearly defined

is one involving analysis of events that occured in the recent past

is developed from phenomenological philosophy

involves the application of the steps of the scientific method in the classroom problems

starts with a problem, then conceptualizes into variables and measures with theorizing as support

from actual data gathering to analysis, to conclusions, reconceptualization with recommendations as end in view

effective presentation and sharing of results

writing of the full research manuscripts following the APA documentation

Understanding a social or human problem based on a complex holistic picture conducted in a natural setting

To understand a particular situation, event, role, group, or interaction

quantitative uses hard data while qualitative uses soft data

involves long-time study of a person, group, organization, or situation.

study of a cultural group to get a clear understanding of its organization set-up

refers to the study of how people find their experiences meaningful

analysis of substance and content of the mode of communication through a given framework

examination of primary documents to make you understand the connection of the past events to present times

demands immersion in natural setting of the research participant

systematic recording of events in social setting of the study

resembles conversation, but with predetermined response caterogies

they have been selected because they share certain characteristics

systematic examination of forms of communication

great deal of sensitivity between participant and researcher

provide visual records of events