ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

LESSON 1 and 2

ACTIVITY
Activity 1. Memory Recall
Directions: Read the comic. Then, express your answers

on the question given.

 What discoveries and advancements in the modern world were born
out of research and fun? Cite at least 2 examples.
The Chewing Gum- Discovered by Thom
The Penicillin- Discovered by Alexander Fleming

ASSESSMENT

Directions: In a separate sheet of paper, express your ideas on the following

question:

What does Isaac Newton mean when he said, “No great

 discovery was made without a bold guess?”

He tries to tell us that Great discoveries weren't

founded through pure science and knowledge and intellect.
Rather it takes someone to question the ordinary and test
their theories.

ASSIGNMENT :In a short bond paper, write about the importance

of quantitative research in daily life

The quantitative research is very important in daily life because it can provide
data that can be expressed in numbers. Quantitative research can also help us on
gathering statistics with the use of survey. And allows for greater objectivity and
accuracy of results.

ACTIVITY 1: Idea Extension

Directions: Keeping in mind the meaning of variables in research, check all
words in the list that can operate as variables in any research study.

Water- dependent Textbooks- covariate

variable
Skills- attribute

Voice- attribute
Handwriting- attribute
Economic status- class size-

dependent variable continuous

Ghost- manifest intelligence-

attribute
guardian angel-

manifest dreams- latent

mental pictures- academic grades-

manifest discrete

experience- age- continuous

continuous
reading- attribute

life plans- latent

comprehension-

physical attribute

exercise- latent
aspirations

world- constant

Prepared by: MARIELLE DOMINIQUE G. DE LA CRUZ 10PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Activity 2: Variable Identification
Directions: Identify the independent and dependent variables in each
research problem. Write your answer under the right
column.

Research Problem Independent Dependent

Variable Variable
1. In what way does
collaborative learning
increase competitive
competence??
Collaborative Competitive
Learning Competence

2. To what extent does Texting Decrease Grammatical

texting decrease students
‘grammatical
Competence
competence??

3. What corrupt practice Corrupt Practice Resignation

trigger off one’s
resignation??

4.How does Corona virus Corona Virus Economy

affects the economy??

5.What are the effects Violent Movies Children’s

violent movies to our
Behavior
children’s behavior??

Activity 3: Variable Identification

Directions: Think of three (3) research problems then write them on the box
provided. Underline once the independent variable; twice the dependent
variable.

1. What are the effects of playing computer games to children’s

behavior??
2. How does poverty affects the education of the children??
3.What are the impacts of Covid-19 on children’s academics.
 Directions: In a separate half sheet of paper, answer the following
questions in five (5) sentences:

Q1: How important is variable in research? Variables are very important when
it comes to research, because it can help your research become more
efficient and reliable. Variables can also help your research attain its goal. It can
give you direction that you need to focus on. Most of all it can help you give
answers to your research question.

Q2: How do you choose good and efficient variables in your study?
In order to choose good variables you need to analyze and interpret your
study. There are different types of variables just like dependent and independent
variable. You can also read on different books so that you can fully understand the
types and characteristics of each variable. You also need to read on different
research topics so that you will have an idea on what variables that you are going
to use.

Q3: What are the implications of using good and efficient variables in your study?

In order to answer your research question you need to choose the right and
efficient variable. Variables had a very big impact on your study so you need to
decide what variable do you need to use. If you pick the right variable it can help
you answer your research questions. It can help your research attain its goal if you
pick the right variables.