Practical Research 1: Quarter 3 - Week 1 Nature of Inquiry and Research

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Practical Research 1
Quarter 3 – Week 1
Module 1
Nature of Inquiry and Research
Lesson 1: The Importance of Research in Daily Life
Lesson 2: The Characteristics, Process, and Ethics in Research
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PRACTICAL RESEARCH I
Qualitative Research Quarter 1 Module 1
Content: NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH
What I Need to Know

Introduction
Society nowadays has many forms of problems that require solutions. These solutions
must be based on facts, valid investigations, experiences and not just on mere beliefs and
suggestions. Indeed, to attain such knowledge and accuracy, a systematic procedure and
well-planned research is required.
Research is a process of inquiring the solution of the problem, collecting data, and
logically evaluating information. To develop a good research, one must investigate reliable
information.
In this lesson, you will conduct a research with a vision to seek information and
solution towards a problem. You will look for an in-depth evaluation of everything that is
needed in the research.
Learning Objectives:
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

a. define what is research (CS_RS11-IIIa-1);
b. give the importance of research in daily life (CS_RS11-IIIa-2);
Lesson 1: IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE

What Is It
What is RESEARCH?
Research is an organized investigation and study of materials and sources to create facts and reach new
inferences. Research has come up with developing appropriate solutions to improve the individual’s quality of
life. Although, it may take place in different setting and may use different methods, scientific research is
universally a systematic and objectives search for reliable knowledge (Walker, 2010).
Research is verified approach of thinking and employing legalized instruments and steps in order to obtain
a more adequate solution to a problem that is otherwise impossible to address under ordinary means
(Crawford, as cited by Alcantara & Espina, 1995).
In most cases, research helps the society to answer the WHAT and HOW questions. It must be a proper
investigation and should reach to a valid conclusion that would facilitate the finding of answers to the
questions. Some of these questions are: How can the research affect the society? What is the impact of the
research to daily life?
Research can be categorized into two:
Basic Research. This is the type of research that is purely direct application, but increasing the nature of
understanding about the problem. It develops the scientific theories to be more understandable to the readers.
Applied Research. It is a type of research that needs answer to a specific question. It provides solution and
validation in order to apply to the real setting.
CHARACTERISTICS, PROCESSES, AND ETHICS IN RESEARCH
Prieto, et.al. (2017) stated the following are the major characteristics of research:
1. EMPIRICAL - research is based on observations and experiments of theories.
2. SYSTEMATIC - research follows orderly and sequential procedures, based on valid
procedures and principles.
3. CONTROLLED - In research, all variables, except those that are tested/ experimented
on, are kept constant.
4. EMPLOYS HYPOTHESIS - research refers to a search for facts, answers to questions
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and solutions to problems.
5. ANALYTICAL - research shows analytical procedures in gathering the data, whether
historical, descriptive, and case study.
6. OBJECTIVE - research as unbiased and logical. All findings are logically based on real
life situations.
7. ORIGINAL WORK - it requires own examination and produce the data needed to
complete the study.
It is said that a research can be done in different ways. It can be either a well-
planned and methodical process which is based on keen observation, and concrete and
valid evaluation. Integration is the best way to evaluate the validity of a certain study.
Prieto, et.al. (2017) also added that the following are involved in the Research Processes:
1. DEFINE RESEARCH PROBLEM: What is the problem?

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: What evidence is already presented?
3. FORMULATING HYPOTHESIS: How are we going to find/look for the answer to
questions being studied?
4. RESEARCH DESIGN: Where will the study be shown and with what population?
5. COLLECTING DATA: Are we ready to gather the data? Where do we find the data?
6. ANALYZING DATA: How do the data answer the research queries?
7. INTERPRET AND REPORT: What are the implications of the results?
According to Resnik, 2007, ethical norms are significant in conducting

research studies as explained in the following:
First, ethics promotes the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and credibility. It also fosters values
that are essential to collaborate work.
Second, ethical norms help individuals to be accountable in every act that the
researcher/s undertake.
Third, ensure that researchers are held accountable to the public.
Lastly, an ethical norm in research also needs public awareness. This can be evaluated
by the researcher before conducting the study because this may help a certain
population in an area once the study is completed.
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Name: ___________________________________ Subject: Practical Research 1
Grade and Section: ________________________ Quarter & Week: Q3, Week 1
Score:
Activity 1: Directions: Arrange the scrambled words properly to form a logical sentence.
1. answer to a specific question is a type of research Applied Research that needs

2. is a type of research that is purely direct application but expanding the nature of understanding
Basic Research
Your answers:
1. _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Activity 2: Directions: Match the characteristics of a research from Column A to Column B and write your
answer in Column C.
Column A Column B Column C
1. Research is empirical a. own investigation 1.

2. Research is systematic b. unbiased and logical 2.
3. Research is controlled c. order and sequence 3.
4. Research employs hypothesis d. direct experience 4.
5. Research is analytical e. critical analysis 5.
6. Research is objective f. variables 6.
7. Research is original work g. search for facts 7.
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Teacher’s Note/s:
Date: _______________________

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Content: NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH

What I Need to Know

After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

Lesson 1: IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE

Research can be categorized into two:

CHARACTERISTICS, PROCESSES, AND ETHICS IN RESEARCH

1. DEFINE RESEARCH PROBLEM: What is the problem?

According to Resnik, 2007, ethical norms are significant in conducting

Third, ensure that researchers are held accountable to the public.

1. answer to a specific question is a type of research Applied Research that needs

Column A Column B Column C

1. Research is empirical a. own investigation 1.

3. Research is controlled c. order and sequence 3.

4. Research employs hypothesis d. direct experience 4.

5. Research is analytical e. critical analysis 5.

6. Research is objective f. variables 6.

7. Research is original work g. search for facts 7.

Signature of Student: __________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: _________________

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