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