Research –
Systematic,
empirical, controlled & critical investigation of a hypothetical
proposition related to natural
(kerlinger)
Phenomenon.
Phenomenon
– anything that affects human life- disease, signs & symptoms, procedures
Hypothesis
– educated guess, scientific guess, tentative statement of a supposed answer -
not known yet if true of false, right or wrong
Research -
must be conducted to affirm or deny a hypothesis.
4 major
characteristics of a scientific research
1. Systematic
– follow step by step process. Fr identification of problem to conclusion.
2. Empirical
– proper objective. To collect data, facts & evidence to support
hypothesis.
3. Controlled
– proper planning/ direction. Research design.
4. Critical investigation
– fact finding investigation. (synonym)
Purpose of a scientific
nursing research
D
– descriptive purpose. Gain richer familiarity regarding a phenomena.
Observation.
E
– exploratory purpose.
E
– experimental purpose. Perform manipulation. Perform intervention. What to
find out cause & effect.
D
– developmental purposes. For improvement of system of care.
