Below is a summary of the characteristics of research:
1. Research is logical and objective.
The researchers must strive to eliminate and suppress their
feelings and preferences in their analysis. They should elevate logic
and clear thinking.
2. Research is expert, systematic and accurate investigation.
The researchers must be able to identify the problem and then,
carefully plan their procedures. The data gathered must be accurately
recorded and analyzed. Valid data gathering instruments should be
utilized by the researchers.
3. Research gathers new knowledge and data from primary and secondary sources.
It places emphasis upon the discovery of general principles. It goes
beyond subjects and situations that are being investigated. With the
use of valid sampling procedures, research infers qualities of the
entire population used in the study.
4. Research endeavors to organize data in quantitative (measurable)
terms if possible and to express these data in numerical measures.
A sound conclusion must be arrived at by the presentation of
significant findings.
5. Researchers require courage.
The researchers must not be afraid to present their conclusions,
even if they may be unpopular and unacceptable to society.
6. Research is carefully recorded and reported.
All data, procedures, limiting factors, references and results must
be carefully documented and objectively recorded. Conclusions and
recommendations are carefully arrived at taking into cosideration the
limitations of the study.