WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

SOLOMON P. LOZADA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
QUARTER 2 – WEEK 6

CONDUCTS SURVEYS, EXPERIMENTS OR OBSERVATIONS

COMPETENCY:
Designs, tests and revises, survey questionnaires (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIe-j-8)

OBJECTIVES:
1. Conduct surveys, experiments or observations
2. Gather information from survey, experiments or observation and
3. Use different methods in conducting a survey.

KEY WORDS:

How will you conduct your survey?

You can conduct a survey in many ways. Each method has its own advantages and
disadvantages. You have to choose well which of the methods would fit your purpose. Aside
from the way it is administered, other factors can also affect the response rates and results.
It is your decision to choose which you will sure as long as it is appropriate to what you are
conducting.
Here are the different methods:
1. Personal Approach
A. Face-to-Face Structured Interview
Pros: When respondents are asked directly, the response rates are actually
good especially if visual materials are required during the survey. The
researcher can also observe the participants in this method.
Cons: There might be bias because of the interaction. There is also no
anonymity involved. This is also not good if the participants live in different
locations.
B. Telephone Survey
Pros: This is applicable for asking consequential questions. Unlike face-to-
face interviews, there is anonymity in this approach.
Cons: This method is not good if the participants need to see visual materials
and if the questions are long.
2. Self-Administered Approach
A. Paper-and-Pencil Survey
Pros: This is a traditional survey method and this is good for those who do
not know how to use the computer or access the internet.
Cons: This requires bigger budget in terms of reproduction. This also
involves distribution of the questionnaires which can be exhausting. The
researcher must also be present during the administration.
B. Online Survey
Pros: This is best if the sample size is huge and they live on different
locations. There is less expense compared to mail survey. There are also
survey companies that can help conduct the survey online with accuracy.
Cons: The respondents must know how to use the computer to be able to
answer this method. There might even be incentives to be given to the
respondents.
C. Mail Survey
 Pros: This method can be easily administered and you can even review the
mails before you send them so that the visual quality is good. There is also
anonymity in this kind of survey method.
Cons: Mail surveys are less chosen by many because only a few responses
are collected. People also have more access to the internet so they no longer
prefer the mail survey.

To encourage your respondents to answer and complete the survey, remember these
tips:
1. Follow the KISS principle which stands for “Keep It Short and Simple". Better
response rates are associated with concise, simple, and easy-to-answer survey
questionnaires.
2. Ensure confidentiality (and anonymity, if it applies). Give the participants an
assurance that their answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for the
purpose of the survey.
3. Be professional, courteous and polite. Saying “please", and “thank you" as well as
guiding the respondent politely can motivate the participants to finish the survey.

In an observational study, the sample population being studied is measured, or

surveyed, as it is. The researcher observes the subjects and measures variables, but does
not influence the population in any way or attempt to intervene in the study. There is no
manipulation by the researcher. Instead, data is simply gathered and correlations are
investigated. Since observational studies do not control any variable, the results can only
allow the researcher to claim association, not causation (not a cause-and-effect conclusion).
Surveys are one form of an observational study, since the researchers do not influence the
outcomes.
For example:

Is there a correlation between attending a review class and scores achieved on

the Examination for this school year? In an attempt to investigate this possible
correlation, a group of students who took the Examination are surveyed. The
scores from students who took a review class are compared with the scores of
those that did not take review class. A statistical analysis is performed on the
data. This is an observational study since the researcher did not manipulate the
sample set.

An experimental study is done with the researcher trying to influence the results.
The purpose is to determine if a treatment has an effect on the outcome. Researchers do the
measurements or surveys of the sample population. Then, they manipulate the sample
population in a certain way. Afterwards, they re-measure, or resurvey, using the same
procedures to determine if the intended operation possibly changed the measurements.
Because the variables are controlled within a designed test, the results allow the researcher
to have a cause-and-effect conclusion.
Here is an example:

Does the color of a basketball influence the number of times a shooter sinks a
basket? A random group of students is chosen and asked to shoot a series of
baskets using a regulation normal-colored basketball. The data is recorded.
The same group is then given a blue colored basketball and the same number
of shots is repeated. The data is again recorded. A statistical analysis is
performed. This is a designed experimental study since the researcher
manipulated the conditions of the study by changing the color of the ball.

https://mathbitsnotebook.com/Algebra2/Statistics/STSurveys.html
ACTIVITY 1. HOW TO DO IT
Now that you have designed a questionnaire, how will you conduct the survey? Copy
the concept map below and fill it with your ideas.

ACTIVITY 2. LET’S REVIEW

Before deciding to conduct the survey, list down the methods discussed above and
reasons why you will use and why you will not use each. State it in your own words and add
more if necessary. Write your answers in your notebook.

WHY YOU WILL USE THIS WHY YOU WILL NOT USE
METHODS
METHOD THIS METHOD

ACTIVITY 3. COMPARE AND CONTRAST

 Fill in this diagram with key details about Observational and Experimental Study.
Write your answers in your notebook.

RUBRIC:
Category 4 3 2 1
Ideas are Ideas are
Ideas are Ideas are not
presented in an presented in an
presented in an presented in an
organized way. The organized way. But
Organization organized way. The organized way. The
parts are in correct some of the parts
parts are in correct parts are also not in
order. There is are not in correct
order. correct order.
smooth flow. order.
The report followed
The report followed The report did not The report did not
the specified format
Format the specified follow all the follow the specified
with a little touch of
format. specified format. format.
creativity.
The needed topics The needed topics
The needed topics
are completely The needed topics are stated in the
are stated in the
Content stated in the report. are completely report but there are
report but some are
The topics are stated in the report. several elements
missing.
enhanced. lacking.
There are no errors
in grammar, There are no errors There are a few There are several
spelling, in grammar, errors in grammar, errors in grammar,
Mechanics punctuation and spelling, spelling, spelling,
capitalization. punctuation and punctuation and punctuation and
Drafts are capitalization. capitalization. capitalization
presented.
Text, tables, figures Unacceptable
are so clear and appearance e.g.,
Text, tables, figures Some portions are
understandable as tables and figures
readable and sloppy and difficulty
Aesthetics to enhance report cannot be read or
understandable; to read; style needs
impact; style understood, fonts
style is acceptable. improvement.
enhances difficult to read;
readability. style unclear.

References:
 Estacio, Ma. Joahna M .2016. Developing Reading and Writing Skills. 927 Quezon Avenue,
1104 Quezon, City: The Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.

Wyson, John Daryl B. 2016. English for Academic and Professional Purposes. Quezon
City:Vibal Group Inc.

English for Academic Purposes Learner’s Material and Teacher’s Guide. Department of
Education, First Edition, 2016.

ANSWERS KEY

Activity 1 – Answers vary

Activity 2 – Answers vary (can be stated in own result manipulation

words as long as it follows the pros and cons) Influences No

Experimental
Observational

Activity 3- methods in conducting study

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