Table 2
Operationalization of Research Competencies in Teachers (Taken From Cabrera et al., 2023)
| Dimension | Ability | Items |
| To pose the research problem | Detect topics or areas of interest that require scientific research | 1 |
| Formulate the research problem | 2 | |
| Delimit the research problem | 3 | |
| Construct the research frame of reference | Critically evaluate the state of knowledge in the area | 4 |
| Build the research frame of reference | 5 | |
| Designing the method | Specify the type of research | 6 |
| Select the sample or informants | 7 | |
| Determine instruments and techniques for data collection | 8 | |
| Develop data collection instruments | 10 | |
| Incorporate information and communication technology resources | 11 | |
| Analyze quantitative data | 12 | |
| Analyze information using qualitative methods | 13 | |
| Apply mixed methods research | 14 | |
| Interpret key research findings | 15 | |
| Communicate research results | Write academic or scientific reports | 16 |
| Follow editing standards | 17 | |
| Draw conclusions | 19 | |
| Formulate recommendations for future research | 20 | |
| Verify scientific rigor and consistency between components | Relate the components of the research | 9 |
| Consider criteria of scientific rigor | 18 |
