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Practical
Research 2
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Making Conclusions &
Recommendations
Practical Research 2 – Grade 12
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 2 – Module 7: Making Conclusions & Recommendations
First Edition, 2020

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Practical
Research 2
Quarter 2 – Module 7:
Making Conclusions &
Recommendations
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Practical Research 2 for Grade 12 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on

Making Conclusions & Recommendations!
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Making Conclusions & Recommendations.

The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning

situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.
The module is composed of one lesson only:

• Lesson 1 Making Conclusions & Recommendations

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. determine the guidelines in drawing conclusions and formulating
recommendations of a particular quantitative research paper;
2. draw conclusions out of the research findings presented; and
3. formulate recommendations based from the research findings presented;

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 What I Know

Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if otherwise. Write your

answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

_________1. The conclusion can be found the last part of your research study.

_________2. The main purpose of conclusion is to make recommendations for future

work on the topic.

_________3. The conclusion should be concise and engaging.

_________4. The conclusion contains similar elements to the discussion, and

sometimes these two sections are combined.

_________5. The conclusion chapter should be shorter and more general than the
discussion.

_________6. It is important that you understand the difference between a conclusion

and a result.

_________7. You must keep in mind to address your recommendations in your

research’s conclusion chapter.

_________8. Recommendations can mainly be for future researches, government

offices, or even corporate offices.

_________9. Recommendations consist of all the results you make.

_________10. The thesis conclusion and recommendation are of great importance

because they are very significant and leave a lasting impact on the
minds of the readers.

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Lesson
MAKING CONCLUSIONS &
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What’s In

Directions: Answer the following questions comprehensively. Write your answers

on the space provided.

1. What is a statistical technique?

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2. Why do we need the various statistical tools in quantitative research?

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3. Is it necessary to apply study the different statistical technique? Why? or
Why not?
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Criteria: Content (comprehensive)-5 points

Notes to the Teacher

Should you have queries on the tasks, always ask or
communicate your subject teacher.

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 What’s New

Directions: Write 2 sentences conclusion from the given statements below.

Write your answers on the space provided.

A. Males have better IQ than females.

B. Females could easily learn language than males.

A. 1.____________________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________________

B. 1.____________________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________________

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 What is It

Dr awi ng Concl usi ons

Fatatado (2016) emphasized that for any research project and any
scientific discipline, drawing conclusions is the final, and most important,
part of the process.
Keep in mind the following concept:
 Conclusions must have the value of argument of your research work.
 Always remember that conclusion is not a summary of your work.
Thus, it is a listing of major outcomes derived from your research
study.
 Don’t state what has been done in your work, instead bring out the
outcome of the results and discussions in terms of statement.
 The conclusion is the answer of the main problem of the study

Bunton (2005) states that conclusions in research provide you with

important opportunities to demonstrate to the reader your understanding of
the research problem which includes the following:
 Present the last word on the issues or gaps raised in your paper.
 Summarize your thoughts and convey the larger significance of your
study.
 Identify how a gap in the literature has been addressed.
 Demonstrate the importance of your ideas.
 Introduce possible new or expanded ways of thinking about the
research problem.

GENERAL RULES OF CRAFTING CONCLUSIONS OF A QUANTITATIVE

RESEARCH PAPER

1. State your conclusions clearly with simple language. State how your
findings differ or support those others and why.
2. Don’t simply reiterate your results or the discussion of your results.
Thus, provide synthesis of arguments presented in the paper
3. Indicate opportunities for future research if you haven’t done so in
the discussion section in your paper.
4. Highlighting the need for further research provides the reader with
evidences that you have an in-depth awareness of the research
problem (Creswell, 2012).

Formulating the Recommendations of the Study

In making recommendations in your research paper, you must show

how your result support them. A recommendation should include:
 specific items on what should be done, the steps required to
implement policy, and resources needed; d
 discussion of the benefits to the organization and what problem
would be corrected or avoided; and
 general statement about the nature and timing of an evaluation plan
that would be used to determine the effectiveness of the proposed
policy (Creswell, 2012).

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Directions: Give what is asked. Write your answers inside the figures.

1. What are the concepts to be considered upon drawing conclusion on the

results of your research study? Write them inside the figure.

2. According to Bunton (2005) conclusions in research provide you with

important opportunities to demonstrate to the reader your understanding of
the research problem which includes the following:

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3. What are the general rules in crafting conclusions in your research paper?

GENERAL RULES

4. In making recommendations in your research paper, you must show how

your result supports them. A recommendation should include:

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Answer the following questions in three sentences only. Write

your answers on the blanks provided.

1. What do you think is the essence of conclusions and recommendations of a

certain research?

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2. In your own understanding, how to write a good conclusion and

recommendation?

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3. Why do we need to conclude and recommend upon completing our research

study?

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Criteria:
Substance of the answer- 5 points
Grammar and Spelling- 5 points
TOTAL- 10 points

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 What I Can Do

A. Directions: Draw a conclusion out of the research findings presented below.

Write your conclusions on the blanks provided.

1. Poverty and unemployment seemed to be a major problem for the respondents

and if they do not have the resources to travel to the health services or have
money for nutritional food they would either default treatment or take longer to be
cured.
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2. Although the knowledge of TB has increased since the implementation of the

DOTS strategy, there are still signs of a lack of knowledge such as that TB is not
only a disease of the lungs.
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3. The respondents were also not very clear on the ways in which TB spreads and
did not know that not all people infected with TB would become ill. It is clear from
the findings that the nurses educated the patients, family and community on TB
and they should be commended on the work they do, but should keep up the
education of the community as there were still areas that needed attention.
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4. Unfriendly and uncaring nursing staff would, according to the respondents, cause
them to stop their treatment. Although this aspect was not probed more to
determine whether there was a real problem in this area, nursing personnel
should remember that patients look up to them for help, knowledge and support
and that they should always treat patients with respect. The role of the nurse
featured greatly in the findings whereupon the success of the DOTS strategy
hinged. This places a great responsibility on the shoulders of the nurse but can
also be seen as a compliment for the profession.
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 5. The research findings revealed that almost half of the respondents smoked
cigarettes which were detrimental for their health, and more than half of the
respondents used alcohol on a regular basis. Nurses should take note of this
finding and also educate TB patients on the effect smoking and the drinking of
alcohol has on their general health.
Source: www.research.edu.tb.com
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B. Directions: Craft at least five (5) recommendations based from the research findings
presented above. Write your recommendation on the blanks provided.

1.
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2.
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3.
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A. Criteria:
Conclusion (content)- 10 points
Spelling/Grammar- 5 points
TOTAL- 15 points each item

B. Criteria:
Recommendation (content)- 10 points
Spelling/Grammar- 5 points
TOTAL- 15 points each item

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 Assessment

Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if
the statement is incorrect. Write your answers on the space provided before
each number.

______1. Conclusions must have the value of argument of your research

work.

______2. Always remember that conclusion is a summary of your work.

______3. Don’t state what has been done in your work, instead bring out the

outcome of the results and discussions in terms of statements.

______4. The conclusion isn’t the answer of the main problem of the study.

______5. Present the last word on the issues or gaps raised in your paper in
the conclusion.

______6. Summarize your thoughts and convey the larger significance of your
Study in the conclusion.

______7. In the conclusion, identify how a gap in the literature has been
addressed.

______8. Don’t demonstrate the importance of your ideas in the

recommendation.

______9. Introduce possible new or expanded ways of thinking about the

research problem in the recommendation.

____10. In the recommendation, indicate opportunities for future research if

you haven’t done so much in the discussion section in your paper.

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Based in your own study, write your conclusions and

recommendations below.
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Criteria:

Appropriateness- 10 points

Spelling/Grammar- 5 points

TOTAL- 15 points

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Assessment What I Know What’s More
1. TRUE 1. T *Answers may find at
2. FALSE 2. F What is it part. (kindly
3. TRUE 3. T
refer)
4. FALSE 4. T
5. TRUE 5. T
6. TRUE 6. T
7. TRUE 7. F What I can Do
8. FALSE 8. T
9. TRUE 9. F *Answers may vary
10. TRUE 10. T
*Follow the criteria
Answer Key
References
Creswell, J.W. (2012). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and
evaluating quantitative and qualitative research, 4th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson
Education.

Fatatado III, R. (2016). Practical Rresearch 2 (quantitative research for

SHS). Lorimar Publishing House. Quezon City. Metro Manila.

Bunton R. (2005). Quantitative research and learning. Vibal Publishing House.

Mandaluyong City. Metro Manila.

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 EDITOR’S NOTE
This Self -Learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd
SOCCSKSARGEN with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing
the new normal. Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most
Essential Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be
used by all learners of SOCCSKSARGEN Region in all public schools
beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR development was observed in
the production of this module. This is Version 1.0. We highly encourage
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