Sources of knowledge in the process of scientific research of security phenomena

Abstract

Sources of scientific knowledge and the process of scientific research are necessary for defining security phenomena. The levels and types of scientific knowledge and scientific sources are numerous. The aim of this paper is to define, describe and classify the levels (quality and quantity) of scientific knowledge and sources of that knowledge. In this regard, the paper discusses the evaluation of knowledge and sources of knowledge, points to various personal and material sources of knowledge, and various public and confidential - written and audio-visual scientific sources and objects. The conclusion of the author is that the evaluation of the source of scientific knowledge, as well as the scientific facts themselves, is important for the outcome of the research process and the achievement of true and objective scientific knowledge about security phenomena.