Research comprises "creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to

increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humans, culture and society,

and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications." Research is defined

as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation,

analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual’s speculation with reality.

Types of Research

1. Basic research, also called pure research or fundamental research, is

scientific research aimed to improve scientific theories for improved

understanding or prediction of natural or other phenomena. Basic research

generates new ideas, principles, and theories, which may not be immediately

utilized but nonetheless form the basis of progress and development in different

fields.

2.  Applied research uses scientific theories to develop technology or techniques

to intervene and alter natural or other phenomena. Applied research is a form

of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science.

Characteristics of Research

1. Empirical - based on observations and experimentation on theories.

2. Systematic - follows orderly and sequential procedure.

3. Controlled - all variables except those that are tested/experimented upon are

kept constant.

4. Employs hypothesis - guides the investigation process

5. Analytical - There is critical analysis of all data used so that there is no error in

their interpretation

6. Objective, Unbiased, & Logical - all findings are logically based on empirical

7. Employs quantitative or statistical methods - data are transformed into numerical

measures and are treated statistically

8. Original work

9. Done by an expert - the researcher uses valid and carefully designed

procedures, valid data gathering

10.Must be patient and unhurried activity - to ensure accuracy

11.Require effort-making capacity

12.Requires courage

13.Has logical roots that help to establish facts or principles

14.Answers all type of questions

References:

https://www.wikiversity.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/

ASSIGNMENT

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ME RESEARCH

(ME 411)

Borje, Delon O. Instructor: Engr. Mcknowelle Rolloque

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