SHS

Inquiries, Investigation,
and Immersion
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Brainstorming for Research Topics

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SHS Applied Subject: Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Brainstorming for Research Topics
First Edition, 2020

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 Module
Brainstorming for Research Topics
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This module will help the learners prepare a plan and focus on issues and ideas
in their respective field after an overview of research, the difference between the
qualitative and quantitative research, importance of research in daily life and learning
an appropriate research design for a class research agenda.

Learning Target

In this module, you are expected to plan a research agenda in preparation for
possible issues or topics of a research study.

Vocabulary List

With the help of your dictionary, give three (3) words appropriate to each letter and
at the same time related to RESEARCH. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

R_______________, _________________, _________________

E_______________, _________________, _________________
S_______________, _________________, _________________
E_______________, _________________, _________________
A_______________, _________________, _________________
R_______________, _________________, _________________
C_______________, _________________, _________________
H_______________, _________________, _________________

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The following terms will be encountered in the lesson:

Qualitative Research
- a type of scientific research which seeks to answer questions, by
systematically using predefined set of procedures to verify opinion, collect
evidence, and produce findings that are applicable beyond the immediate
boundaries of the study.
Quantitative Research
- to confirm hypotheses about phenomena

Design
- to plan and make decisions about something that is being built or created
- to create the plans that show how something will be made
- to plan and make something for a specific use or purpose the way something
has been made
- the way the parts of something is formed and arranged for a particular use,
effects etc.
- a particular purpose or intention held in view by an individual or group)

Research Design enables the researcher to organize the components of his or

her research in an orderly and coherent manner. This will ensure that the
research or study will effectively address the research topic or problem. It is
also a template for the collection, measurement, and analysis of data.
Research Agenda
- best described as a format plan of action that summarizes specific issues
and ideas in a subset of any field of study
- a guiding plan that helps to put together a system of study so that you can
decide what should be deferred until another time adaptable, and are likely
to modify the contents as their priorities shift
- It takes into consideration your area of academic interest including the type
of research being undertaken and the different methods to be implemented
in the research.

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 Warming Up

Tasks: RESEARCH Challenges

A. Listed are words related to qualitative research. Write the appropriate
word in the given graphic organizer. Copy the graphic organizer and write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Qualitative Research Focus Group Discussion
Methods Observational
Interviews Document Analysis

B. Listed are words related to quantitative research. Write the appropriate

word in the given graphic organizer. Copy the graphic organizer and write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Quantitative Research Constructs
Theories Problems
Concepts Hypotheses

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 Learning About It
Below are the details about research.
Research
- a careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about
something
- an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and
interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of
new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws
- the practice of collecting information about a particular subject

You will further understand the importance of research in daily life

with the given additional information below.
Research provides the best solution to some of the world problems and
also enhance the knowledge of the researchers. It can give explanations to certain
questions stated in the research problem. Through the explanations, it serves as
a tool for building knowledge and for facilitating new learning.

Research also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify

problems and appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to
guide thinking and action. It informs action, proves a theory and contributes to
develop knowledge in a field or study. Therefore it understands various issues and
increases public awareness.

The following shall help you recall some significant details relevant to your
previous understanding about the types of research namely: qualitative and
quantitative researches.

Qualitative Research Quantitative Research

Involves processes, feelings, and
motives (the why’s and the how’s) and
produce in-depth and holistic data
Usually concerned with generating
hypothesis from data rather than
testing a hypothesis
Uses either unstructured or semi-
structured instruments
Uses small sample sizes chosen
purposely
Has high validity
Used to gain greater understanding of
individual differences in terms of
feelings, motives and experiences
Uses more flexible processes
Methods include field research, case
study and secondary analysis
Aims to characterize trends and
patterns
Usually starts with neither a theory nor
hypothesis about the relationship
between two or more variables
Uses structured research instruments
like questionnaires or schedules
Uses large sample sizes that are
representatives of the population
Has high output replicability
Used to gain greater understanding of
group similarities
Uses structured processes
Methods include census, survey,
experiments and secondary analysis

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 After reading the details on the differences between qualitative and
quantitative research, as a researcher, you should be ready of the various topics
or issues which you think are interesting and researchable in order for you to come
up with the research agenda. Apply your prior knowledge on the respective
concerns of the types of researches.

The following are the things that may be considered before starting the
research activity:
1. A problem that is most interesting to you.
2. Existing problems in the classroom/school/campus/university which one may
want to solve.
3. Existing needs of the community or society
4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields
5. Offshoots of friendly conversations
6. Observations, intuitions or a combination of both
7. The type of data you need
8. The participants and sources
9. The location and timescale of the research
10. Prevailing theories and philosophy

Some considerations in crafting a research design:

1. A good research design provides a plan of study that permits accurate

assessment of cause and effect relationships between independent and
dependent variables.
2. It must be flexible, appropriate, efficient, and economical.

3. A design which minimizes bias and maximizes the reliability of the data
collected and analyzed is considered a good design.
4. Direct observation and creative- centric group discussion are best employed
in deciding on a final concept.

Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic:

1. It should be something new or different from what has already been written
about.
2. It must be original.
3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.
5. It should be of researcher’s interest and researcher must be___ with the topic.
6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited
period of time.
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.
8. It should be specific, not general.
9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher.

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10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the methods
and techniques to be employed in gathering them.
11. It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering the data
and their treatment.
12. It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the
project.
13. It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking.

Suggested topics for a Research Study:

1. Animals and Animals Rights

2. Art and Art History
3. Computers and Computer Science
4. Economics and Business Studies
5. Education and Schools
6. English Literature
7. Environmental Studies and Global Warming
8. Families, Food and Nutrition
9. Health and Medicine
10. History
11. The Internet
12. Marketing and Communications
13. Politics
14. Religion and Beliefs
15. Sociology and Social Concerns

Here are some examples of possible basis of issues applicable for Academic
and TVL Tracks. These are useful in crafting a research agenda that will lead in the
writing of the title and research problem.

Issues: Academic Track

Students
Teachers
Schools
Community
Government

Technical Vocational/
Livelihood Track
Automotive Servicing
Computer Servicing System
Home Economics
Horticulture
Knowledge on Tools
Exploration on Fertilizers
Bread & Pastry-Discoveries
Habit/Vice/Addiction

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 Read the given issues of concern for possible goal that will guide a research
study:

Example:

Students
1. Behavior of Grade 7 students in class.
2. Effects of students’ class performances.
3. Reasons of failures in the subject.

Community
a. COVID-19 Pandemic implications in the community.
b. Attitudes of the Youth in the Community.
c. Constraints in this time of Pandemic.

Example Table for Academic Track Class

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Effects Solutions

Students Cutting class Failed grades WATCH
Academic Misbehavior monitoring
Track inside/outside Subject
performance the school teacher/class
premises adviser
checking of
attendance
Guidance
program

Interventions/Projects
Topic/issue Causes Effects /
Programs
Community 1. Improper 1. Health problem 1. Clean & Green
Waste waste 2. Widespread Project
Problem disposal waste disposal 2. Health & Sanitation
2. Lack of 3. Dengue programs
segregation Situation 3. Dengue Awareness
practices Campaign
3. Inconsistent
implementati
on of
community
waste
program/
project

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 Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track-Home Economics
Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Perceptions Descriptions

Bitter gourd Various taste Acceptable taste Appearance
Cupcake Bitter taste Not acceptable Presentation
taste Color

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Computer

System Servicing Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways

Difficulties in Competencies Theories in CSS Classroom
TVL-CSS to be Practical Skills instruction
developed Assessment Enhancement
NC II Training
competencies

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Automotive Servicing

Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Causes Effects

50%-75%
Availability List of Tools in
Large Number of Passing Rate
of Tools & the Laboratory
Enrollees Cutting Classes,
Equipment List of
Area for Absenteeism,
TVL- Equipment in
Laboratory Work Dropout,
Automotive the laboratory
Repeater

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Horticulture Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways

Minimal
 Level of
Female  Skills in Taking  Classroom
Understanding of
Enrollees in Horticulture instruction
the Content
Horticulture  Specific Work  Enhancement
 Practical Skills
TVL- Demands Training
Assessment
Horticulture

If you already identified the possible topic in the agenda of your research
study you may think of the identity of your research either a qualitative or a
quantitative research then decide on the methodology by not disregarding the
importance of your research to others, to the community, to the society or to the
nation as well.
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 Observe the given example as a guide about the mentioned concerns in
your research agenda.

RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track

TOPIC Attitudes of the Youth in the Community
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Phenomenological Approach; Interview and
Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness and information among the
youth about the existing attitudes of the youth in
their respective community

RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track

TOPIC Level of Effectivity of TVL Offerings
TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Correlation and Evaluative; Interview and
Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide data as basis for the improvement and
enhancement of the TVL Offerings

Keeping You in Practice

Practice Task 1: Views of Importance

Write your own ideas on the importance of research in the box based on your
knowledge and experiences. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Importance of
Research in
Daily Life

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 Practice Task 2: Student’s Flight
Supply the corresponding problems related to the given graphic organizer.
Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

COMMON STUDENT’S
PROBLEM

Practice Task 3: Commence an Agenda

Prepare a research agenda following the steps below. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Choose a topic according to your academic choice considering the criteria in
the research topic.
2. Determine the type as to qualitative or quantitative research.
3. Identify the methodology to be used in the preparation of the research agenda.
4. State two importance of your research agenda in the community or society.

RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track

TOPIC
TYPES OF RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
IMPORTANCE

RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track

TOPIC
TYPES OF RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
IMPORTANCE

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Additional Tasks

Observe the following rubrics in performing Task 1

Rubrics:
Content of Details---------------------------------------------- 30
Organization of Ideas----------------------------------------- 30
Data Presentation---------------------------------------------- 20
Completeness of Details------------------------------------- 20
Total------------------------------------------------------------- 100 points

Task 1: Be Part of the Issues

List down three (3) causes and effects of the given problems/issues. Copy
the graphic organizer and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Failed Grades CAUSES

1. _____________
2. _____________
EFFECTS 3. _____________
1. ___________
2. ___________
3. ___________

CAUSES

EFFECTS 1. ______________
2. ______________
1. _______________ 3. ______________
2. _______________
3. _______________

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 Cooling Down
Task 1: Me & My Community
Supply the needed information in the given topic/issue in the community.
Copy the table and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Topic/Issue: Sociology and Social Concern
Effects of Terrorism

What is Terrorism? What are the effects of terrorism in the community?

Task 2: Agenda on the Go

Given below is a sample table of a research agenda to formally start a research

study please write the information needed in each part. Copy the table and write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Areas of Interest Research Agenda

Topic/Issue
Possible Title of the Study
Problem to be studied or discussed
Possible respondents
Type of Research
Research Method/Design

Learning Challenge

Task 1: Extend and Expand

Choose from the following topics/issues as part of the Research Agenda to

develop a title and a statement of the problem. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Relationship Between Nutrition and Family Health

2. Effects of Fast-Food Restaurants to Family Nutrition and Health
3. Benefits and Drawback of No Child Left Behind” Educational Policy
4. Effectivity of Social Media and Networking Sites as Instruments for Business
Promotion
5. Use of Internet to Enhance or Undermine a Child’s Health Education and Social
Skills

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Task 2: This is my Field
List down topics/issues related to your field of study (Academic Track, TVL
Track, etc.). Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Example: Experiences of Depression among the Youth of Today
1.
2.
3.
4.

Points to Ponder

Research
It is a structured inquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific methodology
to solve problems and creates new knowledge that is generally acceptable
(Grinnell 1993)

Importance of Research
1. Research provides a scientific basis for any practice or methodology in any
field or discipline.
2. Research is undertaken for the continuous development and further
productivity in any field.
3. Research helps develop tools for assessing effectiveness of any practice and
operation
4. Research provides solutions to problems concerning almost all issues
encountered in the different areas of work.

A Research Agenda is a plan of action that includes topic, title,

problem, respondents, type of research and research method or design.

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 Answer Key

III. VOCABULARY LIST

Using your dictionary, give three (3) words appropriate to each letter and at
the same time related to RESEARCH.

R- relevant, review, revise

E- evidence, effectivity, efficiency
S- search, survey, solution
E- effects, eagerness, evident
A- action, alternative, analysis
R- relate, read, rewrite
C- collection, causes, conclusions
H- hypothesis, honesty, hard work

IV. WARMING UP: RESEARCH Challenges

A.

Methods

Focus
Interviews Group
Qualitative Discussion
Research

Document
Observational
Analysis

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 B.

Theories

Problems
Concepts

Quantitative
Research

Constructs Hypotheses

VI. KEEPING YOU IN PRACTICE

Practice Task 1. Views of Importance

Expressing ideas and

Awareness on issues
opinions

Importance of
Research in Daily
Life

Being with people as Understanding of

respondents topics or problems

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 Practice Task 2: Student’s Flight

Bullying of Cutting
classmates classes
COMMON STUDENT’S
PROBLEM

Financial Teenage
insufficiency pregnancy

Practice Task 3: Commence an Agenda

Sample
RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track
TOPIC Behavior of Grade 7 Students in Class
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Narrative Analysis; Interview and Survey
Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness about behaviors of
adolescence or teenagers among grade7
students inside the classroom

RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track

TOPIC Level of Mastery of TVL Competencies
TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
METHODOLOGY Correlational and Evaluative; Survey
IMPORTANCE Provide information on the mastery of
competencies of the learners in respective TVL
offering

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Additional Tasks

Task 1: Be Part of the Issues

Failed Grades CAUSES

1. Absenteeism
EFFECTS 2. Cutting classes
3. Poor class
1. Remediation
performance
2. Not an honor student
3. Repeater

TEENAGE
PREGNANCY CAUSES
1. Broken Family
EFFECTS
2. Peer’s Influence
1. Health Concern
3. Curiosity
2. Stop Schooling
3. Early age live-in
situation

VII. COOLING DOWN

Practice Task 1: Me & My Community

Topic/Issue: Sociology and Social Concern

Effects of Terrorism

What are the effects of

What is Terrorism?
terrorism in the community?
1. The use of violent acts to frighten a. Fear among people in the
the people in an area as a way of community
trying to achieve a political goal
2. The systematic use of terror b. Violence against the
especially as a means of coercion people in the community.

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 3. The deliberate commission of an
act of violence to create public fear
through the suffering of the victims
in the furtherance of a political or
social agenda
c. Psychological effects to
people due to manipulation
through warfare

Practice Task 2: Agenda on the Go

Areas of Interest Research Agenda

Topic/Issue Covid 19
Possible Title of the Study Implications of Covid 19 in the
Philippines
Problem to be studied or discussed 1. What are the causes of COVID-
19?
2. What are the effects of COVID- 19
to people, community and nation?
3. What are the possible
interventions of the government to
serve the people, community and
nation?
Possible respondents Adults in the community aged 18 and
above
Type of Research Qualitative Research
Research Method/Design Phenomenological Approach
Interview
Survey

VIII. LEARNING CHALLENGE

Task 1: Extend and Expand

Answers may vary.

Sample Research Agenda

Areas of Interest Research Agenda

Topic/Issue
Possible Title of the Study
Problem to be studied or discussed
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Effectivity of Social Media and
Networking Sites as Instruments for
Business Promotion
Effects of Social Media on Business
Promotion
1. What are the effects of Social Media
to promote business?
2. What are possible businesses using
Social Media as an instrument for
business promotion?
 3. What are the difficulties in using
Social Media as an instrument for
business promotion?
Possible respondents Adults with Online Business
Type of Research Qualitative Research
Research Method/Design Phenomenological Approach
Questionnaire and interview

Task 2: This is my Field

Examples:
1. Unavailability of tools in TVL Classes
2. Experiences of Senior High school Students
3. Effects of Covid 19 to Senior High School Students
4. Impacts of Covid 19 to Teaching and Learning Process
5. Poverty amidst Covid 19 Situation

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