Name: ___________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________________

Subject: PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 Teacher: ____________________SCORE: _______

______________________________________________________________________________
Lesson: Quarter 2 Week 1 LAS 1
Activity Title: Observation as Data-Collection Method
Learning Target: Collect data through observation and interviews
Reference(s): Cabili, Joan B.”Practical Research 1 Quarter 2 – Module 6: Finding Answers
Through Data Collection”.Department of Education,Philippines.2020
LAS Writer: CHARLLOTE B. SABORNIDO, T-lll, Malalag Cogon National High School

Observation

Observation involves the use of our sensory systems to record behavior. These measures
are the basic data used to describe naturally occurring behavior or to assess the effects of our
independent research variable. Therefore, they must be gathered with care. Observations such as
these (judgments that behavior has or has not occurred) are inherently more subjective than other
data collection procedures. Because judgments are based on our perceptions, the same event
occurring in the environment will be perceived differently by different people (Lammers&
Badea,2013).
Steps in the Process of Observing (Creswell, 2007)

1. Select the research site. -This refers to the site where you can best understand your central
phenomenon or topic being studied. Gaining access through letter of consent is a prerequisite first
step that a researcher must do.
2. Develop observational protocol. -The observational protocol is a method used for recording
observation notes. It includes both ―descriptive‖ or those about what happened and ―reflective‖
or learning based on what have been observed.
3. Focus the observation. -Before writing any notes, think of what catches your attention. Focus
only on what will help you understand your research question.
4. Determine your role. -What will you be as a researcher? Will you be a participant observer or
non-participant observer?
5. Record field notes. -Using the Observation Protocol, record what you observe using your five
senses. The observation should be arranged chronologically or in order.
6. Slowly withdraw. -After observation, slowly withdraw by thanking the participants for their time.

ACTIVITY: Look and Listen!

Direction: Serve a certain food (or prepare a cup of coffee for your parent/s) for your family.
and fill in the observation protocol below.

Duration of Activity: 10 minutes

Descriptive Notes Reflective Notes
General: What are the reactions of my
family/parents on my preparation?

Start of observation: (Ex. 7:00 AM)

Ex. I can see the smile on their faces. I wonder if they like it or not?

Name: ___________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________________

Subject: PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 Teacher: ____________________SCORE: _______
______________________________________________________________________________
Lesson: Quarter 2 Week 5 LAS 2
Activity Title: Interview as Data-Collection Method
Learning Target: Collect data through observation and interviews
Reference(s): Cabili, Joan B.”Practical Research 1 Quarter 2 – Module 6: Finding Answers
Through Data Collection”.Department of Education,Philippines.2020
LAS Writer: CHARLLOTE B. SABORNIDO, T-lll, Malalag Cogon National High School

Interview

Interviewing is a method by which qualitative data can be gathered. Although it may be less
formal than quantitative, it is important to design a systematic interview technique as well as
carefully validated data.
The activity below includes the steps in conducting an interview (Denzin 2013;
Bernard2013; Rubin 2012).

Activity 1: Follow the steps!

Direction: Fill in the table using the steps below based on the descriptions on the right.
Conducting the Interview Proper Getting to Know Each Other
Putting an End to the Interview Having an Idea of the Research
Pondering Over Interview Afterthoughts Starting the Interview

Ste
p
Naturally, conversation happens to establish
1 friendship and a relaxed mood for both of you.
Tell the respondents about the nature of the
2 interview—its purpose, importance, scope, and so
on to make him ready for questioning.
It starts with questions about the respondents
followed by his/her work performance. These give a
3
hint on the right way to ask your subjects the
questions that will elicit right data.
Open or unstructured questions asked in this step
4 aiming at investigating the questions thereby the
interviewee does open and extensive talking.
Signs of the approaching end of the interview work
to alert the respondent in winding up with his or her
5
talking. Let the respondent be free in airing any
doubt he or she has about the research.
This gives the respondent the opportunity to ask
questions about the interview activity and let him or
6
her have an idea about what will happen next to the
interview results.
Name: ___________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________________
Subject: PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 Teacher: ____________________SCORE: _______
______________________________________________________________________________
Lesson: Quarter 2 Week 5 LAS 3
Activity Title: Making an Interview Protocol
Learning Target: Collect data through observation and interviews
Reference(s): Cabili, Joan B.”Practical Research 1 Quarter 2 – Module 6: Finding Answers
Through Data Collection”.Department of Education,Philippines.2020
Practical Research 1. Teachers Guide. Deped.2016
LAS Writer: CHARLLOTE B. SABORNIDO, T-lll, Malalag Cogon National High School

Interview Protocol
Just like observation method, interview also includes Interview Protocol- instrument of inquiry.
Below are its parts.
1. Basic Information about the Interview. -It includes the time and date of the interview, where
the interview takes place, and who the participants to be interviewed are.
2. Introduction. -This provides instructions to the interviewer which will serve as his/her guide
in conducting the session. It is a prerequisite that the interviewer introduce himself/herself
including the objectives of the research.
3. Opening Question. -This is about getting to know participants so they will feel at ease.
Questions related to their work or activities are good opening questions. Very personal
questions must be avoided.
4. Content Questions -These are sub-questions based on the central phenomenon being
studied.
5. Closing Instructions -Thank the interviewee of his/her time.
ACTIVITY 1:
Instructions: Fill the blanks with the necessary information based on the parts stated above.
Based your answers on your family member’s life. Please use a separate sheet.
Interview Protocol Template (Provide spaces for taking notes in case audio will have
problem)
Background Information on Interviewee
Date: ________________________
Location: ______________________
Name: ________________________

Introduction

Good morning, (interviewee‘s name). My name is (state your name) and I am presently
conducting a research about (state the title of your research). The objective of this study is
(state the objective). Tell me something about yourself, Mr. Juan De La Cruz.

Opening Question:
____________________________________________________________________________
Content Questions:
____________________________________________________________________________
Closing Instructions:
____________________________________________________________________________
Name: ___________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________________
Subject: PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 Teacher: ____________________SCORE: _______
______________________________________________________________________________
Lesson: Quarter 2 Week 5 LAS 4
Activity Title: Creating letter of Consent for Observation and Interview
Learning Target: Collect data through observation and interviews
Reference(s): Practical Research 1. Teachers Guide. Deped.2016
LAS Writer: CHARLLOTE B. SABORNIDO, T-lll, Malalag Cogon National High School

Letter of Consent
It is proper to ask the permission about the conduct of an interview. Thus, prior to it, the
researcher must send a letter of consent to the interviewee. This will prepare him/her ahead of
time of the possible answers to questions.
ACTIVITY 1:
Instructions: Below is a sample format of a letter. Fill the blanks with the missing information.
Date: ___________________

__________________________(Name of Respondent)
__________________________(Title)
__________________________(Name of Office Address)

Dear __________________,

We are Grade 11 students of _________________________________(school name) who are currently

doing a research on _______________________________________(topic). The study is a major
requirement for Practical Research 1 Course. In this regard, we would like to solicit your permission to
interview you to learn more about (Write the information that you seek from the participant).
If you choose to participate in this study, we will schedule a time to meet with you at your most convenient
time. During this time, we would like to ask questions concerning ____________________________(general
objective of conducting the interview). This interview will take approximately ___________(time duration).
With your permission, we would like to audiotape the interview in order to focus on the conversation. Only
the group will have access to the tape. The recordings will be transcribed and we will remove any identifiers
during the transcription. The tape will then be erased and your identity will be kept confidential and will not be
revealed in the final manuscript.
(If you will do an observation, state that here.)
We will contact you again _____________________________(through your secretary if there’s any) in a
few days to clarify and answer any questions you may have about this project and possibly schedule an
interview and (observation time).
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: ______________________(Your email and
cellphone no.)
We are thanking you in advance for your consideration to participate in this study.

Respectfully yours,

_______________________(Your name/s and signature/s)

Noted by:

_______________________(Teacher‘s Name and Signature)