Practical Research 2 Module 1

Prince of Peace College, Inc.
princeofpeacecollege1994@gmail.com
Poblacion, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Tel. No. 043-2873012
Practical Research 2
G12
Tel. No. 043-2873012
What I need to know
Every day you encountered various problems in any facets of life be it social,
political, environmental and personal. It may link between persons, groups or an
organization. In this case, there must be a solution not only to resolve it but can be a
progress that everybody benefited from it. As a learner how can you find a solution to
these problems that is based on knowledge not on ordinary beliefs, predictions or
theories? You need to have this knowledge through organized and well-planned
procedures that are accurate and useful. Thus you need to do research.
Research is asking what you know and think. It helps us to inquire on the right
information. It is of great importance to man in everyday life. The quality of man’s life
is improved through research making it easier and valuable from simple to modern.
Research develops you to an attitude to not believe everything easily available and
seek for truth - Research sharpens our mind to give a judicious vision to look. It is a
catalyst in solving complex issues in different sectors including health,
communications, business and the environment.
This module will assist you in understanding the following lessons:
Lesson 1. The Importance of Research in Daily Life

Lesson 2. The Characteristics, Processes, and Ethics of
Research Lesson 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Lesson 4 .The Kinds of Research across Fields of Inquiry
Learning Objectives
After going through this module, you are expected to be able to:
1. share research experiences and knowledge

2. explain the importance of research in daily life
3. describe characteristics, processes, and ethics of research
4. differentiate quantitative from qualitative research
5. provide examples of research in areas of interest (arts, humanities, sports,
science, business, agriculture and fisheries, information and
communication technology, and social inquiry)
Tel. No. 043-2873012
Practical Research 2
G12
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Nature of Inquiry and Research
Tel. No. 043-2873012
What I know
Activity 1.
Directions:
A. Read the following statements. Answer TRUE if the statement describes a

research, FALSE if you think it is not. Write your answers on the blank.
_1.There should be adequate data before conducting a research.
_2.To have an objective view of his or her study, the researcher should avoid
listening to another researcher.
_3.A researcher must read literature that relates to the problem he or she is
studying.
_4.An opinion from any person is recognized and considered as an answer
to the question asked by the researcher.
_5.The researcher has the final say in his findings.
B. Underline the words in the box that are related to the definition of research.
biases Instrument theories factual investigation

intuition discovery system subjective Interview
dreams experiences data phenomena guessing
productivity drama validate opinions Literature
C. Using the words encircled, formulate your own definition of

research. Use the blanks provided.
_
_
_
__ _
_
_
_
_ _
_
Tel. No. 043-2873012
Lesson The Importance of Research

1 in
Daily Life
What’s in?
In your junior high school, you learned that research is essential knowing that
it is used in your daily life. It will enable you for inquiry and research in finding
solutions to problems especially in real life situations. Sharing your experiences and
knowledge on the importance of research develops your skills to think critically and
relate it in every decision you do.
What’s New?
I. What is Research?
1. Research is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which

includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines
an individual‘s speculation with reality.
2. Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge not on mere beliefs,
guesses or theories.
3. In research a systematic and well-planned procedure is required to meet the
need in order that information is acquired and evaluate its accuracy and
effectiveness.
4. It is a process of inquiring1.
II. Nature of Inquiry. (Lichman,G.,2013)
1. Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or

knowledge”. It is a problem solving technique.
2. The information and data pursued through questioning begins with gathering
by applying the different human senses.
3. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death.
4. Inquiry is synonymous with the word investigation.
Tel. No. 043-2873012
III. Investigation and Immersion
Investigation has a deeper meaning compared to “inquiry”.

It is a systematic examination of a certain event or phenomenon.
Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply involves) himself in

the data gathering activities and the data he has gathered is carefully read or
examined by him in detail.
Combining the idea of “inquiry”, “investigation” and “immersion”, the concept of

“research” comes in.
IV. Differentiate Inquiry from Research
Inquiry is a term that is synonymous with the word ‘investigation’. When you inquire
or investigate, you tend to ask questions to probe or examine something to request
for truth, information, or knowledge.
Research is systematic and objective creation of knowledge systematic (with a

system or method, the scientific method), objective (no bias, all angles presented),
knowledge creation (a creative process)
V. Purpose of Research
1. To inform action.
2. To prove or generate a theory.
3. To augment knowledge in a field or study.
VI. Importance of Research in Daily Life
1. Research directs us to inquire about the right information by conducting

further investigation of the actual condition. It leads us to be cautious in giving
results and findings by proving lies and supporting the truth.
2. Research empowers us with knowledge and discovers new things and issues
in life. It helps us solve problems in health, crimes, business, technology and
environment.
3. Research facilitates learning as an opportunity to share valuable information
to others as a way of recognizing various concerns for public awareness.
Tel. No. 043-2873012
Activity 2: Question and Answer
Directions: Answer the questions briefly. Submit your answers in our Edmodo Class.
1. What is Research?
2. What is inquiry and its nature?
3. What is the difference between inquiry and research?
4. How important is research in your daily life activities?
5. Why is there a need to conduct research
What is it?
Discussion of Activity 2
You just learned the importance of research in daily life. Answer the following
questions briefly on the blanks provided.
1. Was there an instance in your life when you did an inquiry or research?
Share and describe your experiences .What are your challenges and
difficulties?
__
2. As a learner in senior high school, how important is research in your daily life?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Tel. No. 043-2873012
What’s more?
Activity 3.
Direction: What makes these images a portrayal of what research is? Write
your reflection on the right space of the image.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Tel. No. 043-2873012
What I have learned
Let’s check how well do you know about research. Write your answers on the space
provided.
1. Research is different from inquiry because the later will ask you a question .If
inquiring is synonymous with investigation then what makes inquiry different
from research which also investigates?
2. Research in our daily life help us to understand various issues in life

leading to a solution, in what way does research empowers you with
knowledge to learn new things?
___
What I can do
Directions: Answer the following questions.
1. What is the importance of research in your education as a 21 st Century learner?

_
_
_
_
_
_
Tel. No. 043-2873012
2. As a learner, what do you want to research on? Why?
__
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
Additional Activities
Interview your classmate or a friend about their plans after senior high school.
.Ask them how research played a major role in their chosen track or strand. Make a
report about it and share it to your teacher.
Write your report using a narrative format. Make use of the notes you wrote
down before and after you conducted your interview to flesh out the report. The first
is the brief detail about what the report is, who is the interviewee and the location of
the interview. Then break up the interview into paragraphs, like narrating a story and
finally a conclusion paragraph to end your report.
Assessment
Directions:
A. Read the following statements. Answer TRUE if the statement describes a
research, FALSE if you think it is not. Write your answers on the blank.
_1. An opinion from any person is recognized and considered as an
answer to the question asked by the researcher.
_2. A researcher must read literature that relates to the problem he or she
is studying.
_3. The researcher has the final say in his findings.
_4.To have an objective view of his or her study, the researcher should
avoid listening to another researcher.
_5.There should be adequate data before conducting a research.
Tel. No. 043-2873012
B. Underline the words in the box that are related to the definition of research.
phenomena experiences theories discovery validate

biases interview investigation intuition dreams
guessing system instrument Literature drama
subjective factual opinions data productivity
C. Using the words underlined, formulate your own definition of research.

_
_
___
_
_
_
_
Tel. No. 043-2873012
Abdullah, S.N. (2018) .Practical Research 1: Qualitative Research [PowerPoint
slides].Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu./ppt
Baraceros, E.L. (2016).Practical Research 1. Ist ed. Rex Book Store. Manila
Buenseco, D.B, Dacanay, D.E., Manalo, G.A. (2016).Department of Education

Practical Research 1. Teachers Guide .Ist ed. Lexicon Press, Inc. Pasig City
Calmorin, L.P. (2016).Research and Thesis Writing with Statistics and Computer
Application. Rev.ed.Rex Book Store. Manila
Cristobal, A.P., Jr, & Cristobal, M.D. (2016). Practical Research 1 for Senior High
School. Ist ed.C & E Publishing Inc.Quezon City.
Accessed in June 2020
https://www.slideshare.net/annnams1/lesson-1-nature-of-inquiry-and-research
https://rdcastro1.wordpress.com/2017/12/04/practical-research-1-quiz-1-reviewer/
https://studentniche.blogspot.com/2017/06/practical-research-lesson-1.html
Tel. No. 043-2873012
S.Y 2020-2021

Practical Research 2 Module 1

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Practical Research 2 Module 1

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Prince of Peace College, Inc.

What I need to know

This module will assist you in understanding the following lessons:

Lesson 1. The Importance of Research in Daily Life

1. share research experiences and knowledge

A. Read the following statements. Answer TRUE if the statement describes a

biases Instrument theories factual investigation

C. Using the words encircled, formulate your own definition of

Lesson The Importance of Research

1. Research is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which

II. Nature of Inquiry. (Lichman,G.,2013)

1. Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or

Investigation has a deeper meaning compared to “inquiry”.

Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply involves) himself in

Combining the idea of “inquiry”, “investigation” and “immersion”, the concept of

IV. Differentiate Inquiry from Research

Research is systematic and objective creation of knowledge systematic (with a

VI. Importance of Research in Daily Life

1. Research directs us to inquire about the right information by conducting

What I have learned

2. Research in our daily life help us to understand various issues in life

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. What is the importance of research in your education as a 21 st Century learner?

phenomena experiences theories discovery validate

C. Using the words underlined, formulate your own definition of research.

Buenseco, D.B, Dacanay, D.E., Manalo, G.A. (2016).Department of Education

Accessed in June 2020

You might also like