PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 - Characteristics of Research - EP.2 (Research Simplified)
Summary
TLDRThis video script by Maika from 'Research Simplified' outlines the seven key characteristics that distinguish research from other technical writings. Empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical, methodical, and replicable are the traits discussed, each explained with clear examples to emphasize the importance of evidence-based observation, validation, systematic procedures, and unbiased judgment in the research process. The script aims to educate viewers on the cyclical nature of research, which begins and ends with questions, encouraging further exploration and validation by future researchers.
Takeaways
- đ Research is Empirical: It relies on observation using the five senses to gather evidence-based data.
- đ Research is Logical: It must be valid and measure what it intends to measure, ensuring the study's validity.
- đ Research is Cyclical: It starts and ends with a problem, allowing for continuous inquiry and future research.
- đ Research is Analytical: It involves breaking down data into parts using proven analytical procedures.
- đ€ Research is Critical: It requires careful and precise judgment, being objective and non-biased in interpreting results.
- đ Research is Methodical: It follows a systematic procedure, often guided by a model thesis for consistency.
- đ Research has Replicability: It should be repeatable with the same design and procedures to achieve valid results.
- đŹ Observation is Key: The five senses play a crucial role in the empirical nature of research.
- đ Use of Analytical Tools: Quantitative research uses statistical tools, while qualitative research identifies themes.
- đ Comparative Analysis: Critical research involves comparing one's study with related literature to ensure validity and reliability.
- đ Systematic Methodology: A model thesis serves as a guide for the methodology, emphasizing the importance of a structured approach.
Q & A
What are the seven characteristics of research mentioned in the script?
-The seven characteristics of research are empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical, methodical, and replicable.
How does the script define 'empirical' research?
-Empirical research is defined as being based on observation using the five senses, ensuring that the data gathered is evidence-based and can be proven again.
Why is the logical characteristic important in research?
-The logical characteristic is important because it ensures that the research can be validated by measuring what it intends to measure, which is crucial for the validity of the study.
Can you explain the cyclical nature of research as described in the script?
-The cyclical nature of research means that it begins with a problem and ends with another problem, allowing for further questions and potentially future research to continue exploring the topic.
What does it mean for research to be analytical?
-Research is analytical if it uses proven analytical procedures in data gathering, which involves breaking down something into its parts to understand it better.
How is critical judgment applied in research?
-Critical judgment in research involves being careful and precise in drawing conclusions, being objective and non-biased, and ensuring the validity and reliability of the study by comparing it with related literature.
What is the significance of research being methodical?
-Research being methodical signifies that it follows a systematic procedure, which helps in maintaining a structured approach and ensures the study is replicable.
Why is replicability an essential characteristic of research?
-Replicability is essential because it ensures that the research design and procedures can be repeated to arrive at valid results, which is a key aspect of scientific validity.
What is the role of a model thesis in conducting research?
-A model thesis serves as a guide, especially in the methodology part, by providing a systematic procedure that researchers can follow to ensure their study is methodical and replicable.
How does the script relate the use of a thermometer to the logical aspect of research?
-The script uses a thermometer as an example to illustrate that research should measure what it intends to measure, just as a thermometer measures temperature and not weight, ensuring the logical validity of the research tools used.
What are some examples of analytical procedures in research?
-Examples of analytical procedures include using statistical tools for quantitative research to examine variables and thematic analysis for qualitative research to identify themes in the data.
Outlines
đŹ Empirical and Logical Foundations of Research
This paragraph introduces the first two characteristics of research: being empirical and logical. Empirical research is grounded in observation using the five senses, ensuring that data is evidence-based and reproducible. Logical research is validated by measuring what it intends to measure, using appropriate tools for the task, and avoiding the use of tools for unintended purposes, which would render the research invalid. The importance of logical validation is emphasized to ensure the study's validity and reliability.
đ Cyclical Nature and Analytical Approach in Research
The paragraph discusses the cyclical nature of research, which begins and ends with a problem, encouraging further inquiry and questions. It also highlights the analytical characteristic of research, which involves breaking down data into its components using proven analytical procedures. The type of analysis depends on the research, with quantitative research identifying variables and qualitative research identifying themes. The use of statistical tools for quantitative analysis and thematic analysis for qualitative research is mentioned, with a note that a separate video will delve deeper into these topics.
đ Critical Evaluation and Methodical Process in Research
This paragraph emphasizes the critical aspect of research, which requires careful and precise judgment, objectivity, and non-bias in interpreting results. It also stresses the importance of literature review and comparative analysis to ensure the study's validity and reliability. The methodical characteristic is introduced, where research should follow a systematic procedure, often guided by a model thesis, which outlines the methodology and procedures for data gathering. The paragraph concludes with a promise of a separate video on methodology.
đ Replicability and Validity in Research Design
The final paragraph focuses on the last characteristic of research: replicability. It states that a study should be repeatable with the same research design and procedures to yield valid results, serving as a model for other researchers. The importance of replicability for the study's validity is underscored, and the paragraph concludes with a summary of the seven characteristics of research discussed in the script, ending with a sign-off from the presenter.
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Keywords
đĄEmpirical
đĄLogical
đĄCyclical
đĄAnalytical
đĄCritical
đĄMethodical
đĄReplicability
đĄObservation
đĄValidation
đĄThematic Analysis
đĄModel Thesis
Highlights
The seven characteristics that differentiate research from other types of technical writing.
Research is empirical, based on observation using the five senses.
Data in research should be evidence-based and reproducible.
Research is logical and can be validated by measuring what it intends to measure.
The importance of using appropriate tools for measurement in research.
Research is cyclical, beginning and ending with a problem to encourage further inquiry.
The role of future researchers in continuing the cycle of inquiry.
Research is analytical, using proven procedures to break down and examine data.
The difference in analytical approaches between quantitative and qualitative research.
Research is critical, requiring careful and precise judgment to avoid subjectivity.
The necessity of comparing research findings with related literature for validity.
Research is methodical, following a systematic procedure guided by a model thesis.
The importance of a model thesis in structuring the methodology of a research paper.
Research has replicability, meaning it can be repeated to achieve valid results.
The value of a study serving as a model for other researchers to replicate.
The invalidity of research that cannot be replicated.
A summary of the seven characteristics of research for easy understanding.
Transcripts
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what are the characteristics of research
those are quite simple this is momika
and you are still watching
research simplified
makes research different from all the
other types of technical writing
for today we're going to talk about the
seven characteristics
and these are empirical logical
cyclical analytical critical
methodical and repeatability
let's start the first trait is empirical
research is empirical if it is based on
observation
and when you hear the word observation i
want you to think
of your five senses the sense of sight
sense of hearing
sense of smell sense of taste and sense
of touch
it is through observation using our five
senses
that we can say that our data are
evidence-based
and can be proven again research
by nature is empirical because we use
observation in data gathering
the second characteristic is logical
research is logical because it can be
validated
the only way for us to say that a
certain study is valid
is if it measures what it intends to
measure
for example a thermometer a thermometer
intends to measure
the temperature we cannot use a
thermometer to measure
the weight of a person in the same way
that we cannot use a weighing scale
to get the temperature of someone on
that note using
a thermometer to measure the weight of a
person makes our thermometer invalid
but if we're going to use a thermometer
to measure the temperature of someone
then it is valid research therefore
should always be logical
it should have the ability to measure
what it intends to measure
and that of course is based on the topic
or the research problem
again research is logical if it measures
what it intends
to measure the third characteristic that
we have is cyclical
from the word cycle research is cyclical
if it begins with a problem
and ends with a problem now i hear you
why do we have to start with the problem
and still end with a problem
that may sound crazy and such a waste of
time right
but that is really how it goes in
research that is
we begin with our problem and then by
the end of our discussion
of our research once you have found the
answers to the questions that you've
asked
in your statement of the problem that is
when you ask
further questions so that if
ever other researchers find your study
interesting
and they want to continue on looking for
additional knowledge about it
then they may opt to do so that is also
why
future researchers are always included
in the recommendations
again research is cyclical if it begins
with a problem and ends
with another problem the fourth
characteristic
is analytical research is analytical if
it uses
proven analytical procedures in data
gathering
when we say analysis this means breaking
down
of something into its parts for example
i
ask you to analyze an electric fan
what you're going to do is you're going
to break down the electric fan into its
parts
i'm not saying you're going to destroy
the electric fan okay i'm saying you
have to identify its parts
say it's power cord it's plug it's
gears it's motor housing and all these
other parts
through that or by doing so that is when
we can finally say that we've analyzed
that particular electric plan the same
thing goes with research
but when it comes to research the
analysis depends
highly on the kind of research that you
are writing
for example you are writing a
quantitative research
then you're going to identify the
variables whereas if you are writing a
qualitative research
then you're going to identify the themes
in analyzing quantitative research we
use statistical tools and treatments
to examine the data that we've gathered
however
in qualitative research writing we
identify the themes
through the use of thematic analysis
later on we will have
a separate video on these so don't worry
you'll understand
everything about it again research is
analytical if it uses
proven analytical procedures in data
gathering
the next one is critical research is
critical
if it exhibits careful and precise
judgment
in research writing we have to be very
careful when it comes to chomping into
conclusions
always remember to not be subjective
in interpreting the results to always be
objective
or non-biased in doing so let us not
allow our emotions to take over
and strive to be honest in delivering
the results of our study
it is also very important that we look
into the related literature first
and make a comparative analysis between
our study and the studies of others
so that we can be certain that ours is
valid
and reliable again research is critical
if it exhibits careful and precise
judgment
the sixth characteristic is methodical
research is methodical if it follows
a systematic procedure at this point let
me introduce the term
model thesis as i was writing a research
paper
i was advised to look for a model thesis
or something
very similar to my topic this
model thesis is intended to guide me as
i perform my study
and mind you it truly helps especially
in the methodology part
wherein we state the procedures that
we're going to do
in gathering our data research is
methodical because it should always
follow a systematic procedure which of
course depends also on the type of
research that you are writing
we will also be having a separate video
on methodology so keep posting
the last term is replaceability research
has replicability
if the research design and procedures
may be repeated
and still arrive at valid results in the
same way that we used a model thesis
our study should also serve as a model
thesis for odd researchers
that is if they want to conduct the same
study in a different setup
or to change some of the variables our
study should have
replicability for the quality of being
repeated and still arrive
at valid results if it is not replicable
then it is not valid that's it for our
short and simple
discussion for today i hope that you've
learned and understood the seven
characteristics of research
this has been maika thank you and god
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