INTRODUCTION
CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH
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Logical
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Empirical
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Systematic
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Original work
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Detailed explanation-1: -This is to ensure accuracy. Research that is hurriedly done or conducted carelessly due to racing against time may lead to shaky conclusions and generalizations. Research requires an effort-making capacity. No research can be conducted without the exertion of much effort.
Detailed explanation-2: -Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Preparation facilitates access. Preparation entails reading, choosing an approach, meet-ing the gatekeepers, identifying potential obstacles, and negotiating some reciprocity (Jorgensen, 1989) that would be of mutual benefit for all parties. Most important, the researcher tries to allow time for the entry process.
Detailed explanation-4: -Empirical-based on observations and experimentation. Systematic-follows orderly and sequential procedure. Controlled-all variables except those that are tested/experimented upon are kept constant. Employs hypothesis-guides the investigation process. More items