Presented to: Maria Theresa P. Pelones, D. M.

Class Schedule: TFr /8:00- 10:00

Presented by: Group 1

Discussant: Ierine Joy L. Caserial

Republic of the PhilippinesMINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONFatima, General Santos City

Lesson 1: Definition, Importance and Characteristics of Research

OBJECTIVES:

DEFINE RESEARCH.

DETERMINE THE IMPORTANCE OF

RESEARCH.

IDENTIFY THE CHARACTERISTICS OF

RESEARCH.

At the end of the session, at least 75 % of the students shall be able to:

What does

RESEARCHmeans

???

The word RESEARCH using the simplest definition is any

original and systematic

investigation to increase information

and to ascertain facts and principles.

Research may also be defined as a process of utilizing significant data and methods of analysis

that facilities in the development of fresh

insights to the problem.

Other definitio

ns of RESEARC

H:

Research is a systematic, testable, and objective nature of research permits careful examination of the process an results.

-(Allyn and Bacon, 2005)

Research is a systematic process of collecting and analyzing information or data in order to increase our understanding of the phenomenon about which we are concerned or interested in.

- (Leedy and Ormrod, 2001)

Research is a scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of acts that link man’s speculation or assumption with reality.

- ( Calmorin, 2010)

“Research is a systematic, testable, and objective nature of research permits careful examination of the process an results.”-(Allyn and Bacon, 2005)

“Research is a systematic process of collecting and analyzing information or data in order to increase our understanding of the phenomenon about which we are concerned or interested in.”- (Leedy and Ormrod, 2001)

“Research is a scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of acts that link man’s speculation or assumption with reality.”

- ( Calmorin, 2010)

Importance of Research

Research improves the economic condition of a country.

Research improves simplicity of life.

Research provides good life.

Research improves the teaching- learning.

Research improves man’s quality of life.Research is of great importance to man. Through research equality of man’s

existence has enhanced, convenient,

meaningful and inspiring.

Importance of Research

Research helps expand or validate existing knowledge.

Research improves curriculum instructions, students performance, and

teacher competencies.

Research prepared graduates and practicing professional become globally

competitive.

Characteristics of Research Cyclical

Empirical

Logical

Research originates with a question or problem and ends again

with a question or problem.

Methodological

Research is based on direct experience of the person.

Analytical

Replicability

Critical