Overview of the Research Process
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Methods of Research Lesson 2: Overview of the Research Process Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte
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Methods of ResearchLesson 2: Overview of the Research Process
Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte
Research Process
1.What you want to find out.
2.How to go about finding their answer.
Research Process
1.What you want to find out
• PROBLEM
2.How to go about finding their answer.
• PROCESS
• RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
•METHODS, PROCEDURES AND MODELS
The Research Process
• Select a research topic
• Review relevant literature
• State the research problem and objectives
• Formulate the study framework
• Determine the appropriate methodology
• Collect a relevant data
• Analyze and interpret the result
• Prepare the result report
• Present the result in an appropriate forum
The Research Process
The Research Process
• Select a research topic
• Review relevant literature
• State the research problem and objectives
• Formulate the study framework
• Determine the appropriate methodology
• Collect a relevant data
• Analyze and interpret the result
• Prepare the result report
• Present the result in an appropriate forum
Guidelines in the Selection of a
Research Problem or Topic
The research problem must be chosen by the researcher himself so that he will not make excuses for all the obstacles he will encounter.
The problem must be within the interest of the researcher so that he will give all the time and effort in the research work.
The problem must be within the specialization of the researcher. It will make the work easier for the researcher because he is familiar in the area and it will help him improve his specialization, skill and competence in his own area.
Guidelines in the Selection of a
Research Problem or Topic
The research problem must be within the competence of the researcher. The researcher must know the procedures in making research and how to apply them. He must have a workable understanding of his study.
Guidelines in the Selection of a
Research Problem or Topic
The research problem must be manageable. The data must be available or within the capacity of the researcher to gather data. The data must be accurate, objective and not biased. The data should help the researcher answer the question being investigated.
Guidelines in the Selection of a
Research Problem or Topic
The research problem must be completedwithin the period set by the researcher.
The research problem must be significant,important and relevant to the present timeas well as to the future. This means that theresearch problem must have an impact tothe situation and people it is intended for.
Guidelines in the Selection of a
Research Problem or Topic
The results of the study must be practical and implementable.
The study must contribute to the human knowledge. The facts and knowledge must be a product of research.
Guidelines in the Selection of a
Research Problem or Topic
• Interest: a research endeavor is usually time consuming, and involves hard work and possibly unforeseen problems. One should select topic of great interest to sustain the required motivation.
• Magnitude: It is extremely important to select a topic that you can manage within the time and resources at your disposal. Narrow the topic down to something manageable, specific and clear.
• Measurement of concepts: Make sure that you are clear about the indicators and measurement of concepts (if used) in your study.
Guidelines Summary
• Level of expertise: Make sure that you have adequate level of expertise for the task you are proposing since you need to do the work yourself.
• Relevance: Ensure that your study adds to the existing body of knowledge, bridges current gap
• Availability of data: Before finalizing the topic, make sure that data are available.
• Ethical issues: How ethical issues can affect the study population and how ethical problems can be overcome should be thoroughly examined at the problem formulating stage.
Guidelines Summary
• Reading
• Academic Experience
• Daily Work Experience
• Exposure to the Fields of Situations
• Consultations
• Brainstorming
• Past Research
• Intuition
Sources of Topic
What is research problem?
• Research questions are interrogative statements that focus on what variables or concepts are to be described and what relationships might exist among them.
• A problem statement is a clear, concise description of what a particular body of research intends to focus on. The statement is used to limit the scope of the problem. It should also inform the reader of the importance of the research and cause him to want to read on.
Steps in Formulating Research Problem
Example of research problem?
1. How educational environment influence the social and intellectual outcomes of students?
2. What is the preferred learning styles of the students and its relationship to their academic performance?
3. How K-12 influence the career decision of high school students?
Follow the steps:
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Lesson 2: Overview of the Research Process
Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte
Assignment Lesson 2: Overview of the Research Process
Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte
From the 3 identified research topics related to your own academic field or professional area. Dissect them into subtopics and formulate the research questions and at least 3 objectives.
Follow the steps:
Useful Links Lesson 1: Research a Way of Thinking
Dr. Racidon P. Bernarte
• http://education.ufl.edu/counselor-education/dissertations-list/
http://eric.ed.gov/
http://www.proquest.com/
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
