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Introduction To Research Method (ITRM)





Definition Of Research

Research = study (significant of ‘study’) = investigation = inquiry.
Inquiry (to raise question) – reflects the concept of research.
1.    Curiosity = wanting to know (have a problem/question).
2.    Collecting data = raw information/data – before analyzing).
3.    Analyzing the data = make the information more meaningful).
4.    Conclusion (answer to the question).
Basic Terms:
  • Knowledge = collection of what you know.
  • Science = when the knowledge is well-organized. We can find some theories / important components in science. Science can be developed that depends on people conduct research or not.
  • Theory = a statement of cause and effect relationship between factors/variables.
  • Behavioral Science = medical, education.
  • To study = effort to learn.
  • To learn = from not knowing into knowing.
  • PTK (Penelitian Tindakan Kelas) = CAR (Classroom Action Research). In this case, a teacher will do something different what usually done.
  • Long life = kehidupan yang panjang.
  • Life Long = sepanjang hayat.
  • College Education = berpendidikan tinggi.
  • College of Education = FIP

Ultimate goals/final goals/ideal goals in conducting research:

1.    Generating Theory / Theory-Generation / Producing Theory (Qualitative)
2.    Verifying Theory / Theory-Verification (Quantitative)
  • Providing evidence that:
  • Support (stonger)        theory
  • Not support (weaker)