01 Chapter 1 What is Research pdf
01 Chapter 1 What is Research pdf
Bassey:
“Research is a very careful
investigation of something that
purports the contribution of
additional or new knowledge
and wisdom.”
• Scientific basis for practice in any discipline
• Continuous development and productivity
• Develop tools for assessment
• Solutions to problems
• Decision-making
• Evaluation of various approaches
• Advancement of personal and professional
qualifications
feasible
objective empirical
systematic clear
accurate
valid generalizable
reliable
controlled
Lesson 1: Introduction to Research
• What is research?
• Characteristics of Research
• Research Paradigm
• Outline of the research paper
an outline that guides the researcher in
conceptualizing and conducting the research.
research
questions
research
hypothesis
foundations
theoretical
framework
conceptual
framework
review of
literature
research approach
and design
research
methodology data collection
data analysis
conclusion
Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Background
a. Introduction, Background of the Study
b. Statement of the Problem
c. Scope and Delimitation
d. Significance of the Study