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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Quarter 1 - Module 10
Through the Slate
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Practical Research 1
Quarter 1 – Module 10 – Through the Slate!

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MODULE 10
Through the Slate!
(Reasons for Conducting a Research)

Hi there! I am so happy to have you back in our class.

Today is another fun and exciting time to learn new concepts and
develop your skills in research.
In this module, you will know about the different reasons for conducting
a research.
So, let’s get started!

Specifically, after working on this module, you should be able to:

1. Provide the justifications/reasons for conducting the research; and

2.. Analyze researches and give their purposes.

YOUR READINESS CHECK

ANALOGY: Choose the appropriate word that best corresponds to the given word for
each item. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. Problem : _________________ Solution Knowledge
2. Truth : ________________ Bits Lie
3. Fact : ________________ Opinion Hypothesis
4. Purpose: ________________ Mediocre Senseless
5. Answer : ________________ Solution Question

If you are done answering, check your work and look at the answers
in the Answer Key on page 8. Then, come back to this page.

How well did you do in your readiness check?

If you got everything right, Good job! That’s a great start for your
learning adventure. However, if you got 3 and below, don’t worry. I
am here to help you. All you have to do is go along this module and
practice all the activities. Also, don’t forget to give it best. Let’s go!

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YOUR VOCABULARY BUILDER

As you go through the lesson, you will encounter some words which are
crucial in understanding the module. Take some time to understand their
meanings.

1. Research
- a systematic investigation or inquiry to discover or revise facts, theories,
applications, etc.
2. Purpose
- the reason for which something exists, or is done, made, used, etc
3. Knowledge
- the fact or state of knowing or being familiar to the topic
4. Problem
- a question proposed for solution or discussion
5. Solution
- an explanation or answer to a problem

Great job!
Now that you are already equipped with some of the needed
information, I think you are now ready to continue with your
learning adventure. Have fun and Good luck!

YOUR INITIAL TASK

Write the answers on your answer sheet.

1. A student conducted a research on the scale of bullying and prejudice in his school.
What do you think is the purpose of this research?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.

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2. Your teacher presented a research that focuses on efficient activities during the
pandemic. What do you think is the purpose of this research?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
3. Someone made a research title on the underlying effects of adolescent depression in
your school. What do you think is the purpose of this research?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.

YOUR GUIDE

Try to look back at your initial task. You were asked to write the purpose of the
research that was done. This opens our topic on the purposes of conducting a
research/study.
Research has its essence. It solves different problems and even helps us discover
who we are as people. In this guide, you will know more about the different purposes of
conducting a research/study.
Take a look at the infographics below to know more about these purposes.
Examples are also given so that you can delve and relate.

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Now that you read the different purposes of conducting a research, let’s head to
more exercises

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YOUR DISCOVERY TASK

Identify the reason why each research was conducted. Refer to Your Guide
in answering. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): The Impact and Role of Mass Media During the
Pandemic
2. Parents’ Views on the K-12 Program
3. Historical Development of Bicol Region
4. Muslim Wedding Rites
5. Mental Health Awareness Among Teenagers

Congratulations for making it through your Discovery Tasks!

How well did you get the answers?
Were you able to answer everything?

To check if you got them all right, just go the Answer Key on page 9.

If you got 4-5 correct answers, Good job!

If you got lower than 3, that’s okay. Keep on going and never give up. Now,
let’s see how much you’ve learned.

LET’S SUM IT UP

Research is not simply done for compliance – it has different purposes. These
are some of the salient purposes of research:

1) It is a tool to build knowledge and to broaden learning.

2) It is a means to solve problems.
3) It is a tool to explore social issues.
4) It helps us understand ourselves.
5) It is a tool to promote opportunities.

The world highly needs research for efficiency and survival. Without research,
there’s no continuity in learning.

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YOUR FINAL TASK

Think of a research topic that will fit with the given reasons for conducting a
research. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. Nourishment and exercise for the mind
___________________________________________________________
2. Means to solve problems
___________________________________________________________
3. A tool to promote opportunities
___________________________________________________________
4. A tool to build knowledge and to widen learning
___________________________________________________________
5. Makes us understand ourselves
___________________________________________________________

YOUR REINFORCER

Can you think of other reasons why we should conduct researches? Give
at least two reasons and explain why. Write the answer on your answer sheet.

YOUR REFLECTION/S
Write your reflection on the answer sheet.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

Great job!
I am so happy to see you learn and accomplish all the
activities. Keep up the good work and see you on our next
learning session. Take care!

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References

Baraceros, E. L. (2016). Practical Research I. Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Book Store.

Dictionary.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from Dictionary.com: dictionary.com
K. Hammarberg, M. K. (2016, January 11). Oxford Academic. Retrieved from Oxford
Academic: https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/31/3/498/2384737

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Answer Key

READINESS CHECK:
ANALOGY:
1. Solution
2. Lie
3. Opinion
4. Senseless
5. Question

DISCOVERY TASK:
1. A tool to explore social issues
2. A tool to promote opportunities
3. A tool to build knowledge and to broaden learning
4. A tool to build knowledge and to broaden learning
5. Helps us understand ourselves.

FINAL TASK:
Answers may vary