Does not restate or reorganize what is known or written. Discovery of general principles is emphasized. Findings can be related to the entire population. It is an expert, systematic and accurate investigation. It is logical and objective.
Every possible test is employed to verify the data and procedures.
The researcher must be a scholar, imaginative, and have high levels of integrity. The researcher must be willing to spend long, tedious hours seeking the truth. I Problem identification. What is the significance of the problem Common mistakes made while formulating a problem Collecting data without a well defined plan. Using data that already exists and trying to do something with it.