It is a characteristic of research that starts with a problem and ends with a problem

CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH

• Empirical – based on observations and experimentation on theories
• Systematic – follows orderly and sequential procedure.
• Controlled – all variables except those that are tested/experimented upon are kept constant
• Employs hypothesis – guides the investigation process
• Analytical – There is critical analysis of all data used so that there is no error in their interpretation
• Objective, Unbiased, & Logical – all findings are logically based on empirical
• Employs quantitative or statistical methods – data are transformed into numerical measures and are treated statistically
• Original work
• Done by an expert – the researcher uses valid and carefully designed procedures, valid data gathering
• Must be patient and unhurried activity – to ensure accuracy
• Require effort-making capacity
• Accurate – conducting a careful investigation.
  13. Reliability – having research design & procedures to enable the research to arrive at valid & conclusive results.
  14. Cyclical – having a succession of procedure the cycle that start with a problem and ends with a problem.
  15. Requires courage – calling the researchers will to continue the work in spite of the problem
  16. Patient and unhurried activity – requiring an effort making a capacity.
  17. Hypothetical – giving an intelligent guess before presenting the conclusion.

Published October 13, 2015