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Republic of the Philippines

DIVISION OF BOHOL
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

Quarter : 1 Wee : 1 Day : 3 Activity No. : 3

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Competency : Explain the importance of research in daily life
Objective : Explain research and its value in daily life
Topic : Importance of research in daily life
Materials : Activity Sheets
Reference : Myla M. Arcinas Phd. Applied Research: An Introduction to
Qualitative Research Methods and Report Writing. Quezon
City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., 2016
Amadeo Pangilinan Cristobal, Jr. Ed.D, Maura Consolacion De La
Cruz-Cristobal. Practical Research 1 for Senior High School.
Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc., 2017
https://owlcation.com/academia/Why-Research-is-Important-
Within-and-Beyond-the-Academe
Copyrights : Deped owned for Classroom Use Only- pending approval

Concept Notes

Doing a research helps society to answer many questions that one would like to
know or find answers to many questions or find solutions to many problems in
society. One key question to look into the value of research in daily life is- “What will
be this be used for? Will the research be used to help us understand a real world
problem and solve it, or will the research further our general information?”

The main purpose of research is to inform action, to prove a theory, and

contribute to developing knowledge in a field or study. The following highlights
research on specific important points:

1. A tool for building knowledge and for facilitating learning. –allows us to

learn new bodies of information and construct ideas which make learning
easier;
2. A means to understand various issues and increase public awareness-
facilitates better understanding on different issues and help other in raising
social consciousness;
3. An aid to business success- Research benefits business. Many successful
companies, such as those producing consumer goods or mass-market items,
invest in research and development. It likewise makes sure about a viewpoint
over competitors. Discovering how to get things going and what could separate
them from others that offer comparative items and administrations can raise
the organization's reasonable worth.
4. A way to prove lies and to support truths- Research validates a certain point
or issue regarding its truthfulness and reliability
5. A means to find, gauge, and seize opportunities- Research assists individuals
foster their knowledge and skills and accomplish goals through different
opportunities. These can be in the form of securing employment, scholarships,
training grants, project funding, business collaboration, and budget traveling,
among others.
6. A seed to love reading, writing, analyzing and sharing valuable information-
Research sharpens fundamental life skills and makes learning a life-long
undertaking.
7. Nourishment and exercise for the mind- It helps individuals to develop critical
thinking skills. Several studies have shown that mentally stimulating activities
like doing research can contribute to brain health.

In conclusion:

Certainly, research and doing research urge individuals to investigate possibilities, to

comprehend current issues, and to uncover truth and lies. Without research,
technological progression and different advancements could have stayed a dream.
Fundamental life skills such as reading, writing, observing, analyzing, and social
interaction help a curious mind's search for knowledge, learning, and wisdom.
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Republic of the Philippines
DIVISION OF BOHOL
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

Activity 1

Directions: Identify each statement below as to what specific purposes of research it

best applies. Refer to your notes above.

1. Maria was thinking of how to earn extra income aside from her monthly salary. She
thought of putting up an investment on dried goods. With little knowledge on selling
and trading she consulted her friends about it. Her friends in return told her to do
research first if such plan was reasonable and timely. She was also informed to look
for the right place where she could situate the shop as well as the expected expenses
and needs.
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2. Walter was offered to buy the lot next to his residence. Such offer was very inviting
not only because he previously thought of home expansion but it was offered in
cheaper amount per square meter. However, what held him back was the statement
from the neighborhood that the lot was not originally owned by the one who offered
him. It was pawned. Others said that it was not yet subdivided among siblings. So to
validate the issue, he conducted a personal investigation about the ownership and the
land title in general.
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3. Josefina wanted to apply for a higher position in the company. Others were
convinced that she was not just eligible for the position because she had served the
company for quite some time but also, she possessed expertise and unquestionable
work ethics. However, one requirement was to present a thesis paper in a national or
international research conference. So she did not waste time and got herself into
complying what was necessary._____________________________________________________

4. COVID 19 has continually affected not just the economic sector but also the mental
health as well. In spite of the extensive and intensive campaign of the government to
follow health protocols, the number of active cases continued to increase. In your
locality, there were neighbors who didn’t believe in such illness. Allegedly, this was
just product of fake news and way of suppressing individual freedom to roam around.
As a concerned member of the community, you vowed to help the government to let
people be informed of the real situation. You researched all possible related concerns
and prepared for a community re-orientation.
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5. The love of research has brought Dr. Martha Vallendez to fame even up to this time.
At the age of 70 she still holds several positions in private sectors as Research
Consultant. According to her, conducting researches makes her mind sharp and
lifestyle active. ______________________________________________________________________

Activity 2

Directions: You just learned the importance of research in daily life. Briefly answer
the questions below on the space provided.

1. As a learner in senior high school, how important is research in your daily life?
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Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

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2. How does research help address the social problems that we have in our
society?
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3. As a student, what do you want to research on? Why?

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Activity 3

Directions: Interview your parents or family member about their current

profession/work/ occupation. Ask how research has played a major part in their line
of work. Fill in the short template below.

Note: Going outside your homes to conduct the interview is discouraged to avoid
violation on health protocols. Should you wish to do so, use alternative ways such as
using your mobile phone or social media account.

Who I interviewed: (name is optional/ common name may be applied such as mother,
elder brother, aunt, etc.)____________________________________________________________

Profession/Work/Occupation: ______________________________________________________

Major Contribution of Research at Work: ____________________________________________

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“Figuring out how to conduct research is a necessary piece of finding out about existence.”

ANSWER KEYS
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DIVISION OF BOHOL
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

1. An aid to business success

2. A way to prove lies and to support truths
3. A means to find, gauge, and seize opportunities
4. A means to understand various issues and increase public
awareness
5. Nourishment and exercise for the mind/
A seed to love reading, writing, analyzing and sharing valuable
information