Research is.... novelty researchable logical systematic
SMARTS- SpecificM- MeasurableA- AchievableR- RealisticT- Time-bound
validity, reliability and objectivity
1. Unique hypothesis/domain/premise 2.methodology that infers discrete data3.reliable complete data4 .Inferences are true to the hypothesis.5.universal application of the research
It must lead to a definitive conclusion