In doing research: a well-defined problem (aim, question, objective), a sound and well-considered method, perseverance to see the work through, and good writing skills.
In publishing: the above, with in addition the mastery of the literature, a skill of convincing writing, showing what the research brings to the table, and attention to detail. Knowing the journal where you intend to publish is crucial as well.
In academia: the above, with in addition hard work, perseverance, good social skills, creativity, and luck. An interest in teaching is also important.
Well defined objectives, clear methodology described, appropriate data collection and analysis and finally clear and concise conclusions and how those would impact a process, material or your community.
In doing research: a well-defined problem (aim, question, objective), a sound and well-considered method, perseverance to see the work through, and good writing skills.
In publishing: the above, with in addition the mastery of the literature, a skill of convincing writing, showing what the research brings to the table, and attention to detail. Knowing the journal where you intend to publish is crucial as well.
In academia: the above, with in addition hard work, perseverance, good social skills, creativity, and luck. An interest in teaching is also important.
one should be exactly clear about his or her interest area. Lot of reading in your area of research. A guanine helper or mentor or resourceful person to guide about the technical aspects of scientific research.
The main reasons are a collective human genius based on a gift of synthesis, combination , and imagination. The human civilization is studying nature and oneself, exploring new human race's habitats, and exploiting places' nature, tools, and technologies for better, secure life, and prosperity.
'secure' means a social and civil peace and nature preservation. That's historically the gradient the science is striving to. We are still lacking a secure life, and that's the work in progress in the first place.
What are the reasons for the success of scientific research?
Agreed with the answers shared by previous RG members. Besides tools, processes & researcher's competency - personally I also find the following are critical important for research success:
Curiosity - because it helps you to sense any opportunity of research
Passion - because it helps you to be proactive & not reactive
Perseverance - because it is the fuel to sustain your hard work when you face "road blocks" everywhere & want to quit.
Meticulous - not missing out the very fine details that can make a difference.
Team work / collaboration - if team research is allowed.
If what have been done as a scientific research could be able to provide great solutions to the problem that have been investigated for. This is just one answer of many related to this posted question.
1) Originality and innovation. 2) Scientific honesty, the researcher to refer to the primary sources during the collection of information, and mention the source from which he took the information, and documented in a scientific way so easy for the reader to access. 3) Objectivity, in the sense that the researcher should be away from subjectivity and impartiality during the preparation of research for any of the parties to give the result as it exists on the ground, and thus know the causes of the problem accurately and then properly resolved.