Patricia Iris V.

Razon
BSEd - 4D

DEFINITION OF RESEARCH

Research is the systematic and objective analysis and recording of controlled

observation that may lead to the development of generalization, principles of
theories resulting in predicting and possibly ultimate control of events. (Best and
Khan, 1989)

Research is the systematic application of family methods that are employed to provide
trustworthy information about the problems related to language and literature study.

Research is considered the more formal systematic and intensive process of carrying out
a scientific method or analysis.

TWO GENERAL TYPES OF RESEARCH

1. Quantitative Research A quantitative research views social reality objectively by

studying population or samples that represent a population. It investigates human
behavior in a contrived setting and applies theories and research concepts to identify the
data to be gathered. It also uses statistical methods and techniques to analyze and
generalize data. The quantitative research is deductive. Its purpose is to test theories,
predict outcomes, establish facts, and test hypothesis or assumptions. It isolates variables
and uses large samples. It collects data using test and formal instruments.

1.1 Types of Quantitative Research

1.1.1. Descriptive case study, naturalistic
1.1.2. Correlational control study, observational study
1.1.3. Semi-Experimental field experiment, quasi experiment
1.1.4 Experimental experiment with random
1.1.5 Review- literature review, systematic

2. Qualitative Research - It assumes that social reality iis continuously constructed in

local situations. It makes a holistic observation of the total context within social action
occurs. It uses analytic induction to analyze data and it discovers concepts and theories
after data have been collected. The approach is inductive and the goal is to describe
multiple realities, develop deep understanding and captures everyday life and human
perspective.

2. 1. Types of Qualitative Research

 2.1.1. Case study
2.1.2. Grounded study
2.1.3. Phenomenology
2.1.4. Ethnography
2.1.5. Historical

CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH

1. Empirical. Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher.

2. Logical. Research is based on valid procedures and principles.

3. Cyclical. Research is a cyclical process because it starts with a problem and ends with
a problem.

4. Analytical. Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering the data,

whether historical, descriptive, experimental and case study.

5. Critical. Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.

6. Methodical. Research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using

systematic method and procedures.

7. Replicability. The research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to enable
the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results.

MY RESEARCH TITLE PROPOSALS

1. Impact of National Certificate Level II on the Employment of TAU, BSEd English 2015-
2016 Graduates
2. Usability and Effectivity of DepEd English Modules
3. The Effects of Membership on School Publications on English Classes
4. Anxieties of Lower Section Grade 7 Students of TNHS in Learning English
5. Literary Competence of 2nd Year BSEd English Students of TSU

References:

Analyst. (2011). Chapter 1: Meaning and Characteristics of Research. Retrieved as of January

23, 2017 from http://analyst0091.blogspot.com/2011/05/chapter-1-meaning-and-
characteristics.html

Wisconsin. (2016).Types of Research. Retrieved as of January 23, 2017 from

http://researchguides.ebling.library.wisc.edu/c.php?g=293229&p=1953454