El método como elemento esencial en el proceso investigador
- García, Alberto Luis García 1
- Sánchez Cid, Manuel 2
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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ISSN: 2659-9538
Año de publicación: 2019
Título del ejemplar: Metodologies for Communication Research
Volumen: 1
Número: 2
Páginas: 3-5
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: Comunicación & métodos
Resumen
The study and knowledge of all different sciences entails challenges that require a planned resolve in order to achieve pre-established scientific goals, which undoubtedly calls for effective methods to validate the development of the research itself. It is important to implement a scientific model that is open to new formulas regarding the search for knowledge, but it is equally necessary -even essential- to use structured tools capable of orienting said search from the very beginning of the research, since the opposite could cause unfortunate turns that, on many occasions, lead to inefficiency and conceptual confusion. Even though all research processes tend to follow an argumentative logic aimed at obtaining contrastable results, the intention guiding said research is frequently linked to intuitions not always supported by a previous study, based on a rigorous analysis of the different circumstances that may accompany the development of the research. This usually generates delays, discouragement and, sometimes, conceptual errors that are difficult to solve. That is why all research should be accompanied by a thorough prior reflection aimed at establishing and conceptualizing a tangible scientific method, built on well-founded pillars capable of consolidating a solid structure that clearly determines every single aspect to be addressed in the research. In other words, an effective research method will guide the procedures, as well as helping researchers achieve their set goals.