El método como elemento esencial en el proceso investigador

• García, Alberto Luis García ^[1] ; Sánchez Cid, Manuel ^[2]
  1. [1] Universidad Complutense de Madrid

     Universidad Complutense de Madrid

     Madrid, España

     
  2. [2] Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

     Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

     Madrid, España

     
• Localización: Comunicación & métodos, ISSN-e 2659-9538, Vol. 1, Nº. 2, 2019 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Metodologies for Communication Research), págs. 3-5
• Idioma: español
• Títulos paralelos:
  • The Method as an Essential Element in the Research Process
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  • español

    El estudio y conocimiento de las distintas ciencias conlleva retos que exigen de una planificada determinación en pro de la consecución de los objetivos científicos establecidos, lo que sin duda requiere de métodos efectivos que validen el propio desarrollo de la investigación. Es importante considerar un orden científico abierto a nuevas fórmulas de búsqueda del conocimiento, pero igualmente es necesario e incluso imprescindible el uso de herramientas estructuradas capaces de orientar el camino del saber desde el mismo inicio de la investigación, ya que lo contrario podría provocar giros impropios que, en no pocas ocasiones, provocan ineficacia y confusión conceptual.

  • English

    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.