Empirical-based on collected evidence through diverse methodologies such as questionnaires, observation, and others.

Logical-the evaluation follows the laws of the scientific knowledge regarding the event and its possible antecedents.

Inductive-from "particular" to "general".

Explanatory-helps to understand an event or issue.

Specific-analyze variables distinctively.

Replicable and valid-reproduces measures used in one setting that can be applied to the same phenomenon in other settings.