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Classifications of research

1. Basic research


Applied research


Action research



2. Quantitative research


Qualitative research



3. Experimental and non-experimental

5 common method used in agricultural research

1.Case study methods


2.Historical method


3.Experimental method


4.Panel techniques


5.Survey methods

Research process

3 aim of science

description


explanation


prediction

2 central themes of science cluster

science is basically a method of inquiry (method of gathering data)


science refers to the result of that inquiry( knowledge itself)

5 keyword in the definition of science

determinate


accurate


objective


systematic


analysis

One seeks exhaustively for 3 reseasons

1. For explanations


2. For verifiable truth


3. To make discoveries

BASIC COMPONENTS OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS

1. The Research Problem 2. The Review of Related Literature 3. The Research Design 4. The Research Report

To make or earn a living

Source of income

2 best ways to learn research

Learning by doing


Learning by trying

Basic characteristics of research

Empirical


Logical and systematic


Cyclical


reduction


replicability


Universal


Critical

Selection of Research Problem

1) Level of research focus and analysis procedure.  2) Relevance and significance of the problem to:  Feasibility of the problem  Relevance of the problem area to the researcher’s interest  Sufficient magnitude and scope to fulfill the requirements of the study  3) Decision as to whether the research paper will be quanti-theoritical-analytical or quali-descriptive applied.  4) Identification of broad difficulty in any of these theoretical dimensions: practices, interpretation and evaluation of ideas and events.

Scope of the Problem

1) An organized listing Program of Reading


2) Decision on Bias


3) Narrowing Down the Scope of the Problem

Difficulties encountered in research

Recognizing problem


Duplication


Indifference of people to research


Traits for the orientation program of subjects of research


Resources


Limited time duration


Financial difficulties


Lack of adequate and expert research consultants


elements in order of a complete bibliographic citation


1.Author


2.Title


3.Place of Publication


4.Publisher


5.Date of Publication


6.Pagination


7.Notes

5 logical steps comprising the scientific method

identifying problem


defining problem


formulating hypothesis


deductive reasoning


testing hypothesis

in the economic world, researches are geared toward

upliftment of the rural poor


attainment of national goals

Traits of researcher

Reasoning power


Originality


Alertness


Memory


Application


Accuracy


Cooperation


Moral attitude


Health


zeal

The Research Problem contains:

 a) The precise objective of the investigation  b) The study content

The Research Problem expressed in two ways:

-question form


-hypothesis form

Ways of Defining Terms:

-conceptual


-operational

Significance may refer to:

a. Theory b. Practical consideration c. Relevant to research methodologies, measurement procedures, etc. d. Current “gaps” in literature

The Research Proposal or the Research Plan Components

 1) General Review  2) Statement of Objectives and Hypothesis  3) Description of Possible Tests and Measures  4) Description of Proposed Samples  5) Procedures for Carrying Out the Project  6) Plans for Data Analysis/Interpretation  7) Budget and Time Schedule

Sources of Literature Review

-national information system


-abstracts


-indexes


-reviews


-journals and books

Principles of good writing

-consider the audience


-keep the study objectives in mind


-be selective


-be objective


-have a purposeful organization


-write clearly

kinds of panel

trade


industrial


consumer