Characteristics of research


The following are  various characteristics of the research
  1. Empirical: Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher.
  2. Logical: Research is based on valid principles and procedures.
  3. Cyclical: Research always starts with the problem and ends with the problem.
  4. Analytical: Research utilizes proven analytical procedure in gathering data whether it is historical, descriptive ,experimental  or a case study.
  5. Critical: Research exhibits careful and precise judgement.
  6.  Methodical: Research is conducted in methodical way without bias using systematic method and procedures.
  7. Replicability: research design and procedures are repeated to enable researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results
  8. Research requires an inter-disciplinary approach
  9. Research usually employs deductive reasoning process.
  10. Research is perhaps incapable of being dealt through empirical method.

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