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GIYA
(Guided, Integrated, Yearning Activities)

For SHS LEARNERS

Practical Research 2
st
1 Semester, Q1 - Week 1, Day 1- 4
MELC and Code: Describes characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and kinds of
quantitative research. CS_RS12-Ia-c-1

Topic: Quantitative Research – Characteristics, Strength, Weaknesses and Kinds

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define quantitative research;
2. Describe the characteristics of quantitative research;
3. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research; and
4. Value the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses of quantitative research.

Written By:

MELITON B. BUGAWAN, JR.

Malangas National High School

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 Day 1

I. Mini Lesson
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Quantitative research is an objective, systematic empirical

investigation of observable phenomena through the use of
computational techniques. It highlights numerical analysis of data
hoping that the numbers yield unbiased results that can be
generalized to some larger population and explain a particular
observation. Simply, quantitative research is concerned with
numbers and its relationship with events (Baraceros. E. 2016).

CHARACTERISTICS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

1. OBJECTIVE. Quantitative research seeks accurate measurement and analysis

of target concepts. It is not based on mere intuition and guesses. Data are
gathered before proposing a conclusion or solution to a problem.

2. CLEARLY DEFINED RESEARCH QUESTIONS. The researchers know in

advance what they are looking for. The research questions are well-defined for
which objective answers are sought. All aspects of the study are carefully
designed before data are gathered.

3. STRUCTURED RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS. Standardized instruments guide

data collection, thus, ensuring the accuracy, reliability and validity of data. Data
are normally gathered using structured research tools such as questionnaires to
collect measurable characteristics of the population like age, socio-economic
status, number of children, among others.

4. NUMERICAL DATA. Figures, tables or graphs showcase summarized data

collection in order to show trends, relationships or differences among variables.
In sum, the charts and tables allow you to see the evidence collected.

5. LARGE SAMPLE SIZES. To arrive at a more reliable data analysis, a normal

population distribution curve is preferred. This requires a large sample size,
depending on how the characteristics of the population vary. Random sampling
is recommended in determining the sample size to avoid researcher’s bias in
interpreting the results.

6. REPLICATION. Quantitative methods can be repeated to verify findings in

another setting, thus strengthen and reinforcing validity of findings eliminating
the possibility of spurious conclusions.

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 II. Facilitating Activities(Day 1)
Activity 1: Describe Me.

Directions: Choose a word or a phrase that would best describe about the
quantitative research from the box below. Write the chosen word or
phrase in the space provided.

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

1.

2.

3.

4.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Systematic results in words

Work with a system accurate measurement and analysis
A creative process replication recording
Emerging design bias
Establishing relationship results in words objective
Human perspective structured interview
Numerical data verify findings
Data based on peoples view no data opinions
Use table or chart to present the data immersed researcher

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Activity 2: Put a Check

Directions: Put a tick (/) in the box provided next to its corresponding number if it
describes the characteristics of a Quantitative Research and x if it is
not.

1. Data is in the form of numbers.

2. A structured interview is conducted to gather data.

3. Seeks for accurate measurement and analysis.

4. The data are express in words and phrase.

5. Random sampling is recommended in determining the sample size to

avoid researcher’s bias in interpreting the results.

6. The charts and tables allow you to see the evidence collected.

7. The research study can usually be replicated or repeated, given its high
reliability.

8. Data are gathered before proposing a conclusion or solution to a problem.

9. It follows a scientific procedure.

10. The results are based from the opinion of the respondents.

Day 2
III. Evaluation
Directions: Write the letter of your correct answer.

1. What is recommended in determining the sample size to avoid researcher’s

bias in interpreting the results?
A. Random sampling
B. Data sampling
C. Non-probability sampling
D. Hypothesis

2. What are normally gathered using research tools to collect measurable

characteristics of the population like age?

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 A. Symbols
B. Numbers
C. Figures
D. Data

3. A well define factor of quantitative research that aims to seek for an answers
and serve as a guide in conducting the research is __________.

A. Research questions

B. Research problem

C. Research finding

D. Research recommendation

4. These showcase summarized data collection in order to show trends,

differences and relationship among variables are________.

A. Tables

B. Graphs

C. figures

D. all of the above

5. The instrument that guide data collection, thus ensuring the accuracy, reliability
and validity of data is ____________?

A. logbook

B. unstructured research instrument

C. structured research instrument

D. checklist

IV. Reflection.

Learner’s Thought

1. What difficulties did you encountered with regards to the topic?

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2. What part of the lesson is difficult to follow? Why?

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Day 3
I. . Mini Lesson

STRENGHTS and WEAKNESSES OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Strengths of Quantitative Research

The advantages of quantitative research includes the following

(Baraceros. E. 2016).
:
1. It is objective. The most reliable and valid way of concluding results, giving
way to a new hypothesis or to disproving it. Because of bigger number of the
sample of a population, the results or generalizations are more reliable and
valid. Since it provides numerical data, it can’t be easily misinterpreted.

2. The use of statistical techniques facilitates sophisticated analyses and

allows you to comprehend a huge amount of vital characteristics of data.

3. It is real and unbiased. If the research is properly designed it filters out

external factors, and so can be seen as real and unbiased.

4. The numerical data can be analyzed in a quick and easy way. By employing
statistically valid random models, findings can be generalized to the
population about which information is necessary.

5. Quantitative studies are replicable. Standardized approaches allow the study

to be replicated in different areas or over time with formulation of
comparable findings.

6. Quantitative experiments are useful for testing the results gained by a series
of qualitative experiments, leading to a final answer, and narrowing down of
possible directions to follow.

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 WEAKNESSES OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

1. Quantitative research requires a large number of respondents. It is assumed

that the larger the sample is, the more statistically accurate the findings are.

2. It is costly. Since, there are more respondents compared to qualitative

research, the expenses will be greater in reaching out to these people and in
reproducing questionnaires.

3. , specifically on sensitive issues like pre-marital sex, domestic violence, among

others.

4. The information is contextual factors to help interpret the results or to explain

variations are usually ignored. It does not consider the distinct capacity of the
respondents to share and elaborate further information unlike the qualitative
research.

5. Much information are difficult to gather using structured research instruments

6. If not done seriously and correctly, data from questionnaires may be
incomplete and inaccurate. Researchers must be on the look-out on
respondents who are just guessing in answering the instrument.

7. Quantitative research requires a large number of respondents. It is assumed

that the larger the sample is, the more statistically accurate the findings are.

8. It is costly. Since, there are more respondents compared to qualitative

research, the expenses will be greater in reaching out to these people and in
reproducing questionnaires.

9. The information is contextual factors to help interpret the results or to explain

variations are usually ignored. It does not consider the distinct capacity of the
respondents to share and elaborate further information unlike the qualitative
research.

10. Much information are difficult to gather using structured research instruments,
specifically on sensitive issues like pre-marital sex, domestic violence, among
others.

11. If not done seriously and correctly, data from questionnaires may be
incomplete and inaccurate. Researchers must be on the look-out on
respondents who are just guessing in answering the instrument.

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 II. Facilitating Activity
Activity 1: Mind Challenge

Directions: Write your concise learning about the following:

1. Discuss the advantages of the quantitative research.

2. Discuss the disadvantages of quantitative research.

3. Why is it that the use of statistical techniques facilitates sophisticated

analyses and allows you to comprehend a huge amount of vital
characteristics of quantitative data.

Note: For your guidance, use the rubrics found at the next page

Rubrics
Unsatisfactory- Developing Accomplished Exemplary
Criteria Beginning Total

(0 – 30 points) (35 – 39 points) (40 – 44 (45 – 50 50

points) points)
Ideas expressed Ideas expressed Ideas Ideas
lack an in discussion expressed in expressed in
understanding of posts show a discussion discussion
the discussion minimal posts are posts include
topic. understanding of mostly original thought,
Ideas
Viewpoint, if the discussion substantive and substantial
given, is not topic. relevant to depth, and are
supported with topic; some relevant to
evidence or original topic.
examples. thought. Construction of
Demonstrates new meaning
logical thinking, and insights are
reasoning, evident.
and/or analysis
for most part.
( 0 – 15 points) ( 16 – 20 points) (21 – 25 (26 – 30 30
points) points)
No connections Minimal direct Some direct Strong, direct
are made to connections are connections are connections are
readings or other made to made to made to
Connection course materials readings and/or readings and/or readings and/or
to Course (lectures, media, other course other course other course
Materials resources, etc.), materials materials materials

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 and/or if made, (lectures, media, (lectures, (lectures,
are not clearly resources, etc.). media, media,
stated and are Connections are resources, etc.) resources, etc.)
largely personal largely inferred and are clearly and are clearly
opinions. and somewhat stated for the stated.
unclear at times. most part.
(0 -11 points) (12 – 14 points) (15 – 17 points) (18 -20 points) 20

Writing Posts show a Posts show an Discussion Discussion

Quality below average and/or posts show posts are well
average/poor casual writing above average written and
writing style that style using writing style clearly
lacks standard standard English that is clear articulated
English, and/or is that is generally using standard using standard
difficult for clear but English with English,
readers to follow. contains some minor errors in characterized
Contains frequent errors in grammar, by elements of
errors in grammar, punctuation, a strong writing
grammar, punctuation, usage, and/or style with
punctuation, usage, and spelling. correct
usage, and spelling. grammar,
spelling. punctuation,
usage, and
spelling.
TOTAL 100

Activity 2: Identify My Strengths and Weaknesses

Directions: On your paper, write S if the statement is the strength of quantitative

research, and W if the weakness of quantitative research.

1. Precision of numbers.
2. Assumptions in statistical method.
3. Costly.
4. Real and unbiased.
5. Numerical data can be analyzed in a quick and easy way.
6. Information are difficult to gather using structured research instruments.
7. It is objective.
8. Requires a large number of respondents.
9. It provides numerical data.
10. Sample is less prone to sampling bias

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 Day 4
III. Evaluation
Directions: Choose the correct letter that best describe the question or complete the
statement. Write your answer before the number.

1. Which of the following BEST defines quantitative research?

A. It is an exploration associated with libraries, books and journals.

B. It is an activity concerned with finding new truth in education.
C. It is a systematic process obtaining numerical information about the world.
D. It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem.

2. One of the characteristics of quantitative research that utilized standardized

questionnaires that guide to collect data is ________?

A. Structured research instrument

B. Unstructured research instrument
C. Semi- unstructured instrument
D. Numerical data

3 .Which of the following describes the characteristics of research where data are
presented through figures, tables and charts.

A. Objective
B. Numerical Data
C. Replication
D. Large Sample Size

4. What characteristics of quantitative research that recommend random sampling

in determining the sample size to avoid researcher’s bias in interpreting the
results.

A. Objective
B. Numerical Data
C. Replication
D. Large Sample Size

5. What characteristics of quantitative research that allow researchers to know in

advance what they are looking for.

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 A. Research questions
B. Numerical Data
C. research paper
D. Large Sample Size

IV. Reflection.

Learner’s Thought

1. What difficulties did you encountered with regards to the topic?

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

2. What part of the lesson is difficult to follow? Why?

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

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References

Baraceros, E.L. (2016). Practical research 2. Publish by Rex Book Store, Inc.

Mariano, J.M.V (n.d). Quantitative research. Compilation in practical research 2.

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Quality Assured/Evaluated by the Following:

Michael Barro Leonides Espinosa

Peter Bathan Alex Aballe

ESTRELITA AMPO-PENA
Education Program Supervisor in English

Reviewed by:

EVELYN F. IMPORTANTE
OIC – CID CHIEF EPS

RAYMOND M. SALVADOR, CESE

OIC – Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

JERRY C. BOKINGKITO
OIC – Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

DR. JEANNELYN A. ALEMAN, CESO VI

Schools Division Superintendent

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