The Parable of the Pipeline

THOMAS ALVA EDISON • Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847
in Milan, Ohio; the seventh and last child of Samuel
and Nancy Edison.
• When Edison was seven his family moved to Port
Huron, Michigan. Edison lived here until he struck
out on his own at the age of sixteen.
• Edison had very little formal education as a child,
attending school only for a few months.
• He was taught reading, writing, and arithmetic by his
mother, but was always a very curious child and
taught himself much by reading on his own. This
belief in self-improvement remained throughout his
life.
• Scientist, Inventor: Phonograph, light bulb, etc.
THOMAS ALVA EDISON
• In his 84 years, Thomas
Edison acquired a record number of
1,093 patents (singly or jointly) and was
the driving force behind such
innovations as the phonograph, the
incandescent light bulb and one of the
earliest motion picture cameras.
• He also created the world's first
industrial research laboratory.
 IMPORTANCE OF
RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE
 Learning Goals:
• Demonstrate understanding of:
• The roles of research;
• The significance of research;
• Relationship of research to other fields.
 The Role of Research
• It is an inquiry process.
• It is a formal process of problem
solving.
• It is a set of procedures and
stages.
• It originates with a question or a
problem.
• It is an iterative process.
 Research provides solid foundation for
the:
• Discovery and creation of knowledge,
theory building;
• Testing, confirmation, revision, and
refutation of knowledge as theory;
• Advance a discipline or field;
• Advancements and improvements in
various aspects of life;
• Promotion and tenure of individuals.
 Significance of Research
1. To gather necessary information
2. To improve standard of living
3. To have a safer life
4. To know the truth
5. To explore our history buff
6. To understand arts
 Research and Society
• Research is closely connected with
development.
• Research affect society and the lives of each
one.
• Research is useful for future endeavors.
• Research hones basic life skills and makes
learning a lifelong endeavor.
• Research fill in the need to love reading,
writing, analyzing and sharing valuable
information.
Research and Other
Fields
 Research and Economy

• Economic research refers

to matters concerning the
environment and which
may lead to improved
techniques to ensure
sustainable food
production.
 Research and Social Sciences

• Social research leads to

an increased knowledge
of people and their
interactions with one
another, which could be
relevant to policy makers.
 Research and Environmental Science

• Environmental research
focuses on improved
techniques to ensure
sustainable
environmental protection.
 Research and Culture

• Cultural research leads

understanding of cultural
values to increased
understanding of cultural
values or social
approaches.
 Research and Health

• Health research
contributes to a better
understanding of the
causes of medical
conditions.
 QUIZ
• TRUE OR FALSE. Write T if the statement is CORRECT, write F if the
statement is INCORRECT. If INCORRECT, WRITE the CORRECT
ANSWER.
1. Research is a formal process of problem solving.
2. Research provides solid foundation for the discovery and creation of
knowledge, as well as, theory building.
3. Some of the significance of research is to gather necessary information
and to improve the standard of living.
4. Research is not closely connected to development.
5. Research is an iterative process.
• IDENTIFICATION:
1. Refers to matters concerning the environment and which may lead to
improved techniques to ensure sustainable food production.
2. Research hones basic life skills and makes learning a lifelong endeavor.
3. Leads to an increased knowledge of people and their interactions with
one another, which could be relevant to policy makers.
4. Focuses on improved techniques to ensure sustainable environmental
protection.
5. leads understanding of cultural values to increased understanding of
cultural values or social approaches.
6. Contributes to a better understanding of the causes of medical
conditions.
READING ASSIGNMENT:

RESEARCH PROCESS