Matching Pairs research conceptsOnline version we relate the concepts to each topic by FREDI CAICEDO ROJAS 1 Research is important because 2 Is part of the objectives of educational research 3 Is defined as the degree to which the results of an investigation are obtained. 4 It is the application of concepts such as scientific knowledge, science, scientific method. 5 They are part of the imitation of an investigation 6 Is a characteristics of educational research 7 Is a criterion that must be taken into account in the investigation Promotes development and innovation Consistency criteria Environmental, ethical-mora Educational investigation They lead to the discovery of something new Applicability criteria Respond to the need to know and improve a certain educational reality.