Katherine Teresa B.

Corrales BSP 3 Irregular

November 20, 2013 Methods of Research

Assignment in Methods
Question: 1. Sources of a good research problem. 2. Characteristics of good research problem. Answer: 1. Sources of a Good Research Problem a. Personal Experience b. Existing Problems in Community c. Technological and Scientific Advancement d. Offshoots of other Researcher e. Suggestion from Colleagues, Administrator, Teachers f. Professional Journals, Seminars, Symposia, Conferences Other source of Research Topic a. b. c. d. Field of Specialization Organizational Structure and Policies Literature Sources Clinical Specialization

2. Characteristics of Good Research a. Research is systematic. b. Research is controlled. c. Research is empirical. d. Research is analytical. e. Research is objective, unbiased and logic. f. Research employs quantitative or statistical methods. g. Research employs hypothesis. h. Research is original work. i. Research is done by an expert. j. Research is accurate investigation, observation and description. k. Research is patient and unhurried activity. l. Research requires an effort-making capacity. m. Research requires courage.