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COURSE CODE: ECE111

COURSE RESEARCH METHODS FOR ECE
DESCRIPTION:
ASSESSMENT TASK: GROUP ACTIVITY 1
STUDENT NAME: RESURRECCION, KRIZALENE M.
DATE: MARCH 07, 2021

A. From the various definition of research, what are the common points of view about it?

Common Points of View

Reference of Research Common Points of View
Creswell (2002) Quantitative research is the process of

collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and writing

the results of a study, while qualitative research

is the approach to data collection, analysis, and

report writing differing from the traditional,

quantitative approaches. [1]

John. W. Creswell (2008) In the broadest sense of the word, the definition

of research includes any gathering of data,

information and facts for the advancement of

knowledge. A process of steps used to collect

and analyze information to increase the

understanding of a topic or issue”. [2]

Gratton & Jones (2009) A systematic process of discovery and

advancement of human knowledge. Any honest

attempt to study a problem systematically or to

add to man's knowledge of a problem. [3]

Payton (1979) Process of looking for a specific answer to a

specific question in an organized, objective,

reliable way. [4]

Kothari (1993) The conceptual structure with which the

research is conducted. It constitutes the blue

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print for data collection process, data

measurement which comprises data

identification, arrangement and summarization,

and data analysis. [5]

B. Look for additional information on the emerging types of research purposes

1. Pure research is carried out to generate new human knowledge. To uncover new facts

or fundamental principles you need pure research. The researcher wants to advance in

a specific field, for example, neuroscience, by answering a specific question, such as

“Why do humans sleep?” Pure research is based on experimentation and observation.

The results of your research are published in peer-reviewed journals. This is science.

Rigorous standards and methodologies exist to preserve objectivity and ensure the

credibility of conclusions. [6]

Pure research is a research approach that is entirely theoretical and aimed at

improving or expanding the knowledge-base of a particular field of study. It focuses

on "knowledge for its own sake" and it is primarily driven by curiosity and the need

to explore the unknown. It is also known as fundamental or basic research and it is a

systematic investigation set to achieve a better and more detailed understanding of a

research subject or phenomenon, not to solve a specific problem. [7].

2. Applied research borrows ideas and techniques from pure research to serve a specific

real-world goal. Goals are like creating a super soldier or improving the quality of

hospital care or finding new ways to market any product. While ethics are as

important, and methods can be more relaxed. By this, I meant changing the questions

you ask while doing a study, or making the most of an imperfect sample group

because you’re tight on time. Your research is successful only to the extent that it

adds to the stated goal. As with pure research, sometimes you accidentally discover

something valuable you weren’t even looking for, and that’s a fantastic bonus [6]

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Applied research is designed to focus on providing practical solutions to a specific

problem. It is a form of investigation that entails solution-oriented inquiries into a

phenomenon,a field of study or research subject generally employing empirical

methodologies. In many cases, applied research is a follow-up research design for

basic research because it further investigates the outcomes of pure or basic research in

order to validate these findings and apply them to create innovative solutions to

specific problems. [7]

C. Briefly describe the nature and characteristics of research

The nature of research is it is systematic enquiry whose goal is communicable

knowledge. It is systematic because it is pursued according to 'some plan, an enquiry

because it seeks to find answers to questions, goal-directed because the objects of the

enquiry are posed by the task description, knowledge-directed because the findings of the

enquiry must go beyond providing mere information and communicable because the

findings must be intelligible to, and located within some framework of understanding for,

an appropriate audience [8].

Some characteristics of research are it is empirical because it is based on direct

experience and observation of the researcher. Research is logical also because scientific

investigation is done in an orderly manner. Cyclical because it starts with a problem and

ends with a problem. Analytical because research utilizes proven analytical procedures.

Replicable also cause research design can be replicated for validation of results. And

lastly it is critical because it exhibits careful and precise judgements [9].

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March 6, 2021]

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[7] Formplus, “Basic vs Applied Research: 15 Key Differences”, formpl.us, May 7, 2020.

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basic-applied-research. [Accessed: March 6, 2021].

[8] D. Tacubanza, "Nature and Characteristics of Research", prezi.com, November 21, 2013.

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