Research and Analysis Definition Research and Analysis is the ability to conduct a systematic investigation to establish facts; principles or to collect information on a subject. It means using information from a variety of sources—including personal experience and your own observations. It involves defining objectives and parameters, obtaining information, analyzing and interpreting it, and documenting findings. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Synthesizes and reviews Identifies and evaluates Recognizes multiple sides of a Synthesizes research using an Integrates research an Understands the costs and information. alternative sources available problem in order to assess an analytical approach. analysis into persuasive benefits associated with for research. analyze information and dig documents and presentations. research and makes decisions Differentiates between Modifies initial research and deeper. around the best use of sources of information. Plans effective research analysis strategies. Uses synthesized research and resources for the strategies and modifies such Applies knowledge and analysis in order to apply to Effectively uses information Understand when research organization/ department. and resources available. strategies as needed. information from a variety of and analysis is complete – has organizational issues or sources to resolve a specific resolve broad issues. Uses research and analysis to Gathers information using Demonstrates critical thinking enough background or issue. make inferences regarding the in conducting research and support for a conclusion / Understands how others have research strategies. analysis. Distinguishes between ethical decision. applied research and analysis information collected and Organizes data and applies that to benefit the Understands the validity / and unethical uses of Uses analyses to clarify finding in the past and uses information for analysis. information. this knowledge related to a organization. authority of different sources. information and support Conducts basic analysis. current issue. Confirms and validates recommendations. Considers a full range of potential sources of research results. information. Incorporates existing work and expertise into research. Effectively describes what research and analysis data shows.
Research and Analysis Definition Research and Analysis is the ability to conduct a systematic investigation to establish facts; principles or to collect information on a subject. It means using information from a variety of sources—including personal experience and your own observations. It involves defining objectives and parameters, obtaining information, analyzing and interpreting it, and documenting findings. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Synthesizes and reviews information. Differentiates between sources of information. Effectively uses information and resources available. Gathers information using research strategies. Organizes data and information for analysis. Conducts basic analysis. Identifies and evaluates alternative sources available for research. Plans effective research strategies and modifies such strategies as needed. Demonstrates critical thinking in conducting research and analysis. Understands the validity / authority of different sources. Considers a full range of potential sources of information. Effectively describes what research and analysis data shows. Recognizes multiple sides of a problem in order to assess an analyze information and dig deeper. Applies knowledge and information from a variety of sources to resolve a specific issue. Distinguishes between ethical and unethical uses of information. Confirms and validates research results. Incorporates existing work and expertise into research. Synthesizes research using an analytical approach. Modifies initial research and analysis strategies. Understand when research and analysis is complete – has enough background or support for a conclusion / decision. Uses analyses to clarify information and support recommendations. Integrates research an analysis into persuasive documents and presentations. Uses synthesized research and analysis in order to apply to organizational issues or resolve broad issues. Understands how others have applied research and analysis finding in the past and uses this knowledge related to a current issue. Understands the costs and benefits associated with research and makes decisions around the best use of resources for the organization/ department. Uses research and analysis to make inferences regarding the information collected and applies that to benefit the organization.
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