DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH / EXAMPLES OF DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH TITLES

Summary

The video discusses descriptive research, a non-experimental method used to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon. It emphasizes that descriptive research focuses on 'what' rather than 'why,' aiming to provide a general overview without exploring causal relationships. Key characteristics include working with large sample sizes and collecting quantitative data. Methods such as surveys, observational studies, and content analysis are used. Examples of research topics, such as student challenges and leadership capacities, are provided. The speaker also shares upcoming content on different research methods and encourages engagement from viewers.

Takeaways

• 📊 Descriptive research describes the characteristics of a population or phenomenon without explaining why it occurs.
• 👥 This type of research focuses on answering 'what' questions about a subject, not 'why' questions.
• ❓ Example research questions include: What is the level of satisfaction of customers? How do consumers think?
• 🔍 Descriptive research cannot explain causal relationships between variables, as it only provides descriptions.
• 📋 Characteristics of descriptive research include focusing on general overviews, working with large sample sizes, and collecting quantitative data.
• 📊 Variables in descriptive research are uncontrolled, unlike experimental research where variables can be manipulated.
• 📋 Descriptive research methods include surveys, observational methods, content analysis, and case studies.
• 📚 Research titles provided as examples include: Challenges of grade 11 students in online learning and managerial difficulties in fast food establishments.
• 📈 Other examples include research on leadership capacities, disaster risk preparedness, and reading comprehension levels.
• 🎓 The script mentions that videos on research methods will be uploaded weekly or biweekly for further learning.

Q & A

What is descriptive research?

Descriptive research is a research method that focuses on describing the characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. It is primarily concerned with answering 'what' rather than 'why' something happens.

What are some examples of questions used in descriptive research?

Examples of questions in descriptive research include: 'What is the level of satisfaction of customers?', 'What is the behavior of students in an online class?', and 'What are the perceptions of buyers on a certain brand?'.

Can descriptive research explain the cause of a situation?

No, descriptive research cannot explain the cause of a situation. It focuses on describing the subject but does not cover why it happens or establish causal relationships.

What are the characteristics of descriptive research?

The characteristics of descriptive research include describing a particular phenomenon, aiming to generalize results, working with large sample sizes, collecting quantitative data, and not controlling variables.

What are the methods used in descriptive research?

Descriptive research methods include surveys, observational methods (structured or unstructured), content analysis, and case studies.

What is the significance of large sample sizes in descriptive research?

Descriptive research typically works with large sample sizes to ensure that the results can be generalized to a larger population.

Does descriptive research deal with qualitative or quantitative data?

Descriptive research primarily deals with quantitative data, focusing on numbers and statistics to describe the characteristics of the population.

How are variables treated in descriptive research?

In descriptive research, variables are uncontrolled, meaning the researcher does not manipulate or control variables as in experimental research.

Can you provide examples of descriptive research titles?

Some examples of descriptive research titles include 'Challenges of Grade 11 Students in Online and Printed Modular Distance Learning Modalities' and 'Managerial Difficulties of Fast Food Supervisors in Bulacan.'

What types of topics are suitable for descriptive research?

Topics suitable for descriptive research often involve understanding behaviors, perceptions, satisfaction levels, and general characteristics of a specific population, such as students' attitudes towards online learning or customers' satisfaction with a service.