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RESEARCH

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RESEARCH

what is it?
- the manipulation of
  - Things
    - for the purpose of generalising to extend, correct or verify knowledge
  - concepts
  - symbols
- Discovery trip
  - we are curious
    - "curiosity" mother of knowledge
- systematized effort
  - new knowledg
Objectives
- Discover the hide truth
  - Never discover before
- Get new knowledge
  - Phenomenon
    - exploratory or formulative research
- Determine the frequency
  - diagnostic research studies
- test a hypothes
  - between variables
    - hypothesis-testing research
Motivatios
- get a research degree
- solving the unsolved problems
- get respectability
- get intellectual joy of doing some creative work
- service to society
Tipes
- Descriptive
- Analytical
- Applied
- Fundamental
- Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Conceptual
- Empirical
Approaches
- quantitative
  - simulation
  - experimental
  - inferential
- qualitative
  - is concerned with subjective assessment of
    - attitudes
    - opinions
    - behaviour
Methodology
- way to systematically solve the research problem
Methods
- techniques
  - data collection
  - statistical techniques
  - evaluate the accuracy of the results obtained.
Scientific Method
- the pursuit of truth as determined by logical considerations
  - experimentation
  - observation
  - logical arguments
  - postulates
    - empirical evidence;
    - relevant concepts
    - objective considerations
    - ethical neutrality
    - probabilistic predictions
    - formulating theories
Research Process
- Formulating the research problem
- Extensive literature survey:
- working hypotheses
- research design
- sample design
- data collection
- Execution of the project
- Analysis of data
- Hypothesis-testing
- Generalisations and interpretation
- Preparation of the report or the thesis
Good Research Criteria
- definite purpose
  - common concepts
- describe in detail
  - allows continuity
- good planning
  - best results
- verify data
- experienced researcher
  - Good reputation
- conclusions according to research data
- report frankly
academic disciplines
- library studies and marketing research
- nursing
- public health
- education
- psychology
- social work
- health
  - similar approach
    - qualitative
      - bastante desestructurado
    - quantitative
      - well structured