HUMSS Week-1

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF OLONGAPO CITY
NEW CABALAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HUMSS
WEEK 1 PART 1
Learning Competency
The learner widens vocabulary knowledge in Practical Research 1, Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences,
Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion, and World Religion.
Background Information About the Topic
Vocabulary development is vital in learning process. Widening the vocabulary knowledge aids in improving reading
comprehension and acquiring more knowledge. It also helps students communicate their ideas effectively.
Different content areas require content specific vocabularies. Students should have deep understanding of the
technical terms related to the strand they are taking. It is necessary that students are familiar with the terms commonly
used in their area of specialization to fully grasp the content of the topics.
Developing Your Vocabulary
Good reading comprehension depends on understanding the words you are reading. The
more words you recognize and understand in a text, the better your comprehension will be. In this unit you will learn
and practice five important strategies for building your
vocabulary.
Strategy 1: Check your knowledge of the words used most frequently in English.
Based on research, a small percentage of words—about 2,000—are used much more frequently than all the other
words. In fact, these 2,000 most frequent words account for almost 80 percent of most texts. If you know these words,
you have a much better chance of understanding what you read.
Strategy 2: Focus on the words used in academic texts.
Research on academic texts (textbooks and academic journals) has shown that certain words are used very frequently
in these texts, regardless of the subject matter. These words allow academic writers to explain or generalize their
ideas or research, and to compare them with the work of others. Learning these 570 academic words can improve
your comprehension of academic materials.
Vocabulary – Practical Research 1
Here is a list of selected key words frequently used in the applied subject Practical Research 1 .
research – a systematic investigation or inquiry entailing collection of data, documentation of critical information,
analysis, interpretation of information (Williams 2007).
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data - is any information that has been collected, observed, generated or created to validate original research findings.
Although usually digital, research data also includes non-digital formats such as laboratory notebooks and diaries.
systematic – is the state of searching, selecting and managing the best available evidence for research, according to a
defined, planned and consistent method...this should be applied to all types of reviews including data.
critical - refers to the capacity to inquire 'against the grain': to question the conceptual and theoretical bases of
knowledge and method, to ask questions that go beyond prevailing assumptions and understandings, and to
acknowledge the role of power and social position in health-related phenomena.
investigation – observation or study by close examination and systematic inquiry
data collection - is the procedure of collecting, measuring and analyzing accurate insights for research using standard
validated techniques. A researcher can evaluate their hypothesis on the basis of collected data. In most cases, data
collection is the primary and most important step for research, irrespective of the field of research. The approach of
data collection is different for different fields of study, depending on the required information.
hypothesis - is a theoretical statement in solving a logical relationship between variables. It should be based on the
problem being solved.
empirical – means that the researcher employed or used appropriate methods, either quantitatively or qualitatively, to
produce evidence-based information. They can be drawn from concrete experimentation, direct or indirect observation,
and verifiable experience.
documentation – is the evidence provided for information and ideas borrowed from others. That evidence includes both
primary sources and secondary sources.
analyze – means to break a topic or concept down into its parts in order to inspect and understand it, and to
restructure those parts in a way that makes sense to you.
Let’s Do This!
General Instructions:
1. This activity sheet contains ten Practical Research 1 words that you must familiarize yourself with. Please allocate
30 minutes of your time to answer the activity.
2. Avoid erasures as much possible.
3. This reading material was designed specifically to aid HUMSS students of New Cabalan Senior High School.
Unauthorized possession, reproduction, and/or sale of this paper are punishable by law. (RA.8981)
__________________________________________________________________________________
Directions: Using the selected Practical Research 1 words above, supply the missing word on the blank of each
statement to complete its idea.

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1. In research, when an individual needs to __________ a theme or concept, he breaks it down and rearranges
its parts to make the ideas clearer to him.
2. ___________ takes place when there is collecting, measuring and analyzing precise bits of data for inquiry.
3. A research investigation is ___________ if there is a clear and logical approach used in the collection of data.
4. ____________ is an intellectual guess for attempting to solve a research problem.
5. Research needs to be _____________ for it to produce reliable and credible data from factual evidence.
6. Proper ____________ is essential to prove that a research contains evidence from primary and secondary
resources.
7. Researchers must be __________ in their analysis of data so as to question the credibility and reliability of
sources of information.
8. A careful study through focused analysis and logical questioning is also known as ______________.
9. The collected information about a phenomenon, once validated by experts, can be added as useful
_________ to the study.
10. ____________ is an orderly examination or request involving collection of information, documentation of basic
data, examination, translation of information.
Vocabulary – Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences
Here is a list of selected key words frequently used in Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences
Social science - defined as the body of knowledge concerned with the methodical study of various aspects of our
society, numerous social phenomena, and the impacts of these occurrences on people’s lives.
society - a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial
or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations
phenomena - is the plural of phenomenon, which most generally refers to an observable occurrence or circumstance.
positivism - a philosophical theory that believes that all reasonable assertions can be systematically tested or proven
by empirical sciences or is capable of logical or mathematical evidence.
human - relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; a human being, especially a person as distinguished
from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien.
political - relating to the government or the public affairs of a country; relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular
party or group in politics;
demography - analyses the different characteristics of the human population, such as the size, the density, the
territorial dispersion or spatial distribution, and the structure or composition, and the various factors that bring about
changes within its structure, namely fertility or natality, aging, mortality, migration or spatial movement (emigration and
immigration), and social mobility or change in social status (e.g., horizontal, vertical), through statistical models to
determine how they cause changes in the society over a specific period of time.

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historical - of or concerning history; concerning past events; based on an analysis of its development over a period;
discipline - a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education
communal - shared by all members of a community; for common use; involving the sharing of work and property;
relating to or done by a community.
Strategy 3: Use the dictionary effectively.
Along with the definition, a dictionary provides a great deal of other information about a
word. It tells you the part of speech of the word (noun, verb, adjective, etc.), how to
pronounce it, and how to divide it into syllables. An example sentence is often included as well.
Strategy 4: Keep a vocabulary notebook.
When you encounter new words, write them in a notebook that you use only for
vocabulary and not for other course work. (A small notebook is preferable so you can carry it around with you.) This
notebook will help you study vocabulary more effectively. With all your words in one place in the notebook, you can
easily check your knowledge of words you have studied before.
Strategy 5: Use study cards.
Study cards can help you review words and make them part of your permanent vocabulary. When you have made a
set of cards, carry them with you and test yourself often. Add new words that you encounter and want to learn. You
should not remove a word from your set until you are completely sure of the meaning and can recall it instantly.
Source: (Advanced Reading Power: Extensive Reading, Vocabulary Building, Comprehension Skills, Reading Faster,
Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.)
Let’s Do This!
1. This activity sheet contains ten Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences terms that you must familiarize yourself.
Please allocate 30 minutes of your time to answer the activity.
2. Avoid erasures as much as possible.
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Directions: Pick out the best synonym from the choices to pair with the word in bold. Write your answers on the
blanks.

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1. human: ___________
a. plant b. inanimate c. person d. immortal
2. discipline: ___________
a. concept b. course c. negligence d. reward
3. positivism: ___________
a. empirism b. alienism c. minimalism d. nativism
4. political: ___________
a. constitutional b. practical c. ecumenical d. local
5. society: ___________
a. stagnation b. disbandment c. community d. individuality
6. communal: __________
a. exclusive b. general c. private d. specific
7. social science: ___________

a. communal discipline b. individual practice c. department d. activity
8. historical: ___________
a. ancient b. modern c. imaginary d. fictional
9. demography: ____________
a. anthropology b. sociology c. geography d. ecology
10. phenomena: _____________

a. occurrence b. reference c. difference d. eminence
HUMSS
WEEK 1 PART 2

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Learning Competency
The learner widens vocabulary in Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion and World Religion concepts.
Background Information About the Topic
Vocabulary development is vital in learning process. Widening the vocabulary knowledge aids in improving reading
comprehension and acquiring more knowledge. It also helps students communicate their ideas effectively.
Different content area requires content specific vocabularies. Students should have deep understanding of the
technical terms related to the strand they are taking. It is necessary that students are familiar with the terms commonly
used in their area of specialization to fully grasp the content of the topics.
Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion (Statistics) Shorts
Mean - In mathematics and statistics, the mean refers to the average of a set of values. The mean can be computed in
a number of ways, including the simple arithmetic mean (add up the numbers and divide the total by the number of
observations), the geometric mean, and the harmonic mean.
Ratio - A ratio is a comparison of two numbers. It can be written in many ways. For example, the ratio of 5 to 9 can be
expressed as: 5 to 9. 5 out of 9.
Data - Data are individual pieces of factual information recorded and used for the purpose of analysis. It is the raw
information from which statistics are created. Statistics are the results of data analysis - its interpretation and
presentation.
Coding - Coding of data refers to the process of transforming collected information or observations to a set of
meaningful, cohesive categories. It is a process of summarizing and re-presenting data in order to provide a
systematic account of the recorded or observed phenomenon.
Analysis - Statistical analysis means investigating trends, patterns, and relationships using quantitative data. It is an
important research tool used by scientists, governments, businesses, and other organizations.
Mode - The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set. A set of data may have one mode, more than
one mode, or no mode at all. Other popular measures of central tendency include the mean, or the average of a set,
and the median, the middle value in a set.
Median - The median is the middle number in a sorted, ascending or descending, list of numbers and can be more
descriptive of that data set than the average. The median is sometimes used as opposed to the mean when there are
outliers in the sequence that might skew the average of the values.
Standard Deviation - The standard deviation is a statistic that measures the dispersion of a dataset relative to its mean
and is calculated as the square root of the variance.

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Regression - Regression is a statistical method used in finance, investing, and other disciplines that attempts to
determine the strength and character of the relationship between one dependent variable (usually denoted by Y) and a
series of other variables (known as independent variables).
Table - A way of presenting statistical data through a systematic arrangement of the numbers describing some mass
phenomenon or process is through a table. A statistical table may be regarded as representing a subject and
predicate. The subject is the phenomenon or group of phenomena treated in the table. The predicate consists of the
characteristics describing the subject.
World Religion Shorts
“Often times you are not conscious of your own worldview unless it is challenged or dared by other belief system. A
very simple definition of a “worldview” is given by Matt Slick. According to him a worldview is a set of beliefs used to
understand the world. Everyone has a set of principles by which to judge right and wrong and which guides them in
everyday living. You stop at a red light and go at a green. ( Cornejo, et al, 2019).”
“Your beliefs shape your worldviews but your beliefs and worldviews are oftentimes shaped by religion. There is a
complex interplay between religion, belief and worldview. Religions have different elements and characteristics which
are non-negotiable. Members should follow or undergo the process to become a genuine believer. The elements of
religions written by Maria Perpetua Arcilla-Serapio lay-down these basic characteristics at least for the major religions.”
“There are plenty of geographical places that are considered holy or sacred because of religion. The interplay of
geography and religion not only highlights the role of religion in affecting landscape changes and in assigning sacred
meanings to specific places, but also acknowledges how religious ideology and practices at specific spaces are guided
and transformed by their location (Kong, 1990).”
“Western minds were influenced mainly by the Greek culture spreading through the Roman Empire which was termed
Hellenism or the influenced of Greek culture among the Romans. Then the Roman Empire extended all over Europe
which was termed as the western hemisphere of the globe.”
“Belief in supernatural powers is the trust in a power which is beyond humans. The human sufferings enable human
being to seek God’s help for their problems.”
“Systems of rituals are the different ways believers in each religion expresses their faith. Catholic Christians have the
seven sacraments which include ceremonies and rituals.”
“How did religion develop? Religion flourishes in space and time not in a vacuum. Geography is the fertile ground for
religion to flourish. Geography is the study of earth and its people.”
“Each religion has different expressions of worship which include praying, kneeling, dancing, singing to name a few.”
“The mindset of the West is different from the mindset of the East. It is possible that the difference in mindset is
brought by geographical influence.”

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“Filipinos are very religious people and their dependence to God can be traced to the numerous sacred images and
places around the country.”
Let’s Do This!
1. This activity sheet contains statistical words that you must identify. Please allocate
30 minutes of your time to answer the activity.
2. Complete the sentences/phrases by writing the appropriate word on the blank.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Directions: Match the phrases below to their proper statistical terms in the box. Write your answers on the blanks
provided.
Table Regression Data

Mean Mode Median Standard Deviation
Analysis Coding Ratio
1. square root of the variance: _________________

2. a systematic arrangement of the numbers: ________________
3. investigating trends, patterns, and relationships: _______________
4. relationship between dependent and independent variables: _____________
5. results of analysis: ____________
6. value that appears most frequently in a data set: _______________
7. expressed as: 5 to 9. 5 out of 9: _____________
8. summarizing and re-presenting data: _____________
9. sometimes used as opposed to the mean: ____________
10. average of a set of values: ____________
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Supply the missing words from the box below to complete the sentences.
Write your answers on the space provided.
worldview religious flourishes worship rituals supernatural
western sacred religions geographical

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1. Christianity, just like other religions, ___________ depending on the expansion of its believers.
2. Images and temples are aspects of ___________ beliefs and systems.
3. People tend to __________ a being or objects, like God and heavenly bodies, who or which they believe are
beyond their capabilities.
4. The Hindus consider the Ganges River as _________, while the Jews consider Mt. Sinai as holy.
5. All over the world, _________ are one of the major beliefs that govern most of peoples’ customs and
traditions.
6. High regard for karma is a common ____________ of a Hindu.
7. There is a significant disparity between __________ and Eastern religions in terms of belief systems,
worldview and philosophy about life.
8. Different cultures have varying __________ depending on the practice of their faith.
9. Western influences may have not reached the remote Pacific islands due to their ____________ locations.
10. Most heavenly beings are accepted to possess ___________ powers beyond human levels.
Sources:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/regression.asp
https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/statistics-definitions/mean-median-mode/
Practical Research 1, Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion, World Religions and Belief System DepEd modules
Content Writer: FREDERICK E. DATO

Teacher III

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Teacher II
Checked by: SUSAN T. LAXAMANA, EDd

Language Group Head
KEY ANSWER 5. Empirical

6. Documentation
Part 1: Practical Research 1 7. Critical
8. Investigation
1. Analyze 9. Data
2. Data collection 10. Research
3. Systematic
4. Hypothesis Part 1: Disciplines and Ideas

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6. Mode
1. Person 7. Ratio
2. Course 8. Coding
3. Empirism 9. Median
4. Constitutional 10. mean
5. Community
6. General Part 2: World Religions
7. Communal discipline
8. Ancient 1. flourishes
9. Anthropology 2. religious
10. Occurrence 3. worship
4. sacred
5. religions
Part 2: III 6. worldview
7. western
1. Standard deviation 8. rituals
2. Table 9. geographical
3. Analysis 10. supernatural
4. Regression
5. Data

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Background Information About the Topic

Developing Your Vocabulary

Strategy 2: Focus on the words used in academic texts.

Vocabulary – Practical Research 1

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

investigation – observation or study by close examination and systematic inquiry

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

Vocabulary – Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

discipline - a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education

Strategy 3: Use the dictionary effectively.

Strategy 4: Keep a vocabulary notebook.

Strategy 5: Use study cards.

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

7. social science: ___________

10. phenomena: _____________

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

Background Information About the Topic

Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion (Statistics) Shorts

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

World Religion Shorts

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

Table Regression Data

1. square root of the variance: _________________

worldview religious flourishes worship rituals supernatural

western sacred religions geographical

Content Writer: FREDERICK E. DATO

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

Editor: AMRAH PHIL A. SOLANO

Checked by: SUSAN T. LAXAMANA, EDd

KEY ANSWER 5. Empirical

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

Address: Lopez Jaena, Purok 2, New Cabalan, Olongapo City

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