1. What is research To search for facts in any branch of knowledge - An attitude of inquiry. - An attempt to elicit facts - A systematic and scholarly application of the scientific method - A state of mind Watch the video for detail understanding: The purpose of research: To discover answers to questions through application of scientific procedures 2. Characteristics of Research It is a scientific investigation. Research (research) means to "search again" . It connotes patient study and scientific investigation. It develops concepts and the theories. One reason for conducting research is to develop and evaluate concepts and the theories. It expands the limits of knowledge. The basic or pure research attempts to expand the limits of knowledge. It is conducted to verify...