Learning Area Practical Research 1 Grade Level Grade 11

W2 Quarter 3rd Date

I. LESSON TITLE Nature of Inquiry and Research

II. MOST ESSENTIAL  Differentiates quantitative from qualitative research
LEARNING COMPETENCIES  Characteristics, Strengths and Weaknesses, Kinds, and
(MELCs)  Importance of Qualitative Research
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Quantitative from qualitative research, Characteristics, Strengths and Weaknesses, Kinds, and
Importance of Qualitative Research
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A. Introduction 60 minutes In this lesson, you are expected to learn the following competencies: 1. Differentiate
Panimula quantitative from qualitative research. 2. Describe characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of
qualitative research; and 3. Illustrate the importance of qualitative research across fields.
According to Fraenkel et.al (2012) “Qualitative research is a type of educational research in
which the researcher relies on the views of participants; asks broad, general questions; collects data
consisting largely words (text) from participants; describes and analyzes these words for themes; and
conducts the inquiry in a subjective, biased manner”. While, qualitative research is a type of educational
research in which the researcher relies on the views of participants; asks broad, general questions;
collects data consisting largely words (text) from participants; describes and analyzes these words for
themes; and conducts the inquiry in a subjective, biased manner. (Fraenkel.et.al. 2012).

Qualitative Quantitative

Objectives  Quantification of data

 In-depth understanding of
 Measurement of incidence, etc.
underlying reasons and
motivations

Data  Non-statistical
Analysis  Contextual  Statistical
 Thematic

Outcomes  Broad based insights

 Not conclusive nor
 Population based understanding
generalizable

Quantitative Methodologies Qualitative Methodologies

Preference for precise hypothesis stated at the outset Preference for hypotheses that emerge as the study develops

Preference for precise definitions stated at the outset Preference for definitions in context or as study progresses

Data reduced to numerical scores Preference for narrative description

Much attention to assessing and improving reliability Preference for assuming that reliability of inferences is
of scores obtained from instruments adequate

Assessment of validity through a variety of procedures Assessment of validity through crosschecking sources of
with reliance on statistical indices information (triangulation)

Preference for random techniques for obtaining meaningful Preference for expert information (purposive)
samples. samples.

Preference for precisely describing procedures. Preference for narrative/literary descriptions of procedures.

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Preference for design or statistical control of Preference for logical analysis in controlling or
extraneous variables. accounting for extraneous variables.

Preference for specific design control for Primarily reliance on researcher to deal with
procedural bias. procedural bias.

Preference for statistical summary of results. Preference for narrative summary of results.

Preference for Breaking down complex phenomena into Preference for holistic description of complex phenomena.
specific parts for analysis.

Willingness to manipulate aspects, situations, or Unwillingness to tamper with naturally occurring

conditions in studying complex phenomena. phenomena.

Sources Fraenkel, J.R. Wallen N.E, and Hyun H.H. (2012) How to design and Evaluate Research in Education.
New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc
Characteristics of Qualitative Research
Qualitative research can be easily characterized by carefully observing how some research
elements such as: research design, data collection procedure, and data analysis have been put into
considerations. As cited from Spalding University Library (2020), these three key elements will guide
the researcher to properly conduct a qualitative research study. To further understand this kind of
research, its characteristics are presented as follows:
1. Qualitative research is naturalistic.
2. Qualitative research is purposeful
3. Qualitative research is detailed.
4. Qualitative research requires engagement and neutrality.
5. Qualitative research follows an inductive procedure
6. Qualitative research is viewed in a holistic perspective
Strengths and Weakness of Qualitative Research
It is known that a qualitative type of research focuses more on explaining why subjects under
investigation think and behave in certain ways. With such purpose, it can be observed that there are
corresponding strengths and weaknesses a qualitative research may have once it is employed by the
researcher. As cited from University of Denmark Library (2020), this type of research has its strengths
and weaknesses presented as follows:
Strengths:
1. Qualitative research complements quantitative data.
2. Qualitative research provides more detailed information to explain complex issues.
3. Qualitative research is cost efficient.
Weaknesses:
1. Qualitative research cannot generalize the findings to the study population.
2. Qualitative research is more difficult to analyze.
3. Qualitative research is time consuming. Importance of
Qualitative Research Qualitative research
Qualitative research is oriented toward analyzing concrete cases in temporal and local
particularity. It starts from the respondents’ perspectives, expressions, and activities in their local
context. In this case, qualitative research is important across many fields of inquiry because it is
designed for social sciences, psychology, and other fields. With this, qualitative research would verify
or validate the tendencies, transform it into research programs, and maintain the necessary changes
toward its objectives and tasks.

B. Development 30 minutes Learning Activity 1. Classify the Difference!

Pagpapaunlad Directions: Read and analyze the following characteristics of the research method carefully. Classify
whether it is for QUANTITATIVE or QUALITATIVE. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. Represents the view and perspective of participants that mirror the values of life.
2. Contributes insights into existing concepts or explains human social
behavior.

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3. The type of research that the new concepts or theory is to be developed but not
statistically tested.
4. Study the meaning of people’s lives, under real-world conditions, and people will
not be limited by the confines of a laboratory.
5. It involves extensive narrative data in order to gain insights into
phenomena.
6. To test the hypotheses, look at cause & effect and make predictions.
7. The focus of research is to narrow-angle lenses by hypothesis testing.
8. Uses structured and validated data collection instruments.
9. Quantify problem by generating mathematical data that can be transformed into
usable statistics.
10. Provides insights to develop ideas or hypotheses and it is primarily exploratory
research.
Learning Tasks 2: Let’s try This!
Inside the thought balloon are words associated with either quantitative or qualitative research. Using
the table provided on the next page, list five (5) words each associated with quantitative and qualitative
research. Write your answers in your notebook.

Quantitative Research Qualitative Research

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C. Engagement 90 minutes Learning Activity 3. Let’s Compare and contrast!
Pakikipagpalihan
Compare and contrast the two broad categories of research by using the Venn diagram below. Write the distinctive
characteristics of quantitative research in the left circle and qualitative research in the right circle. Write your output in
your notebook.

QUALITATIVE QUANTITATIVE

Learning Tasks 4: Let’s Decode!

Rearrange the jumbled letters given on each item to get the correct words associated with research.
Write your answers on your notebook. Note: Definition of each word is provided to serve as your clue.
1. (hcacartesircit): refers to a distinguishing trait, quality, or property.
2. (gnhterts): means a quality or state of being strong attribute or inherent asset capacity for
exertion or endurance.
3. (knsseeaw): the quality or state of being weak.
4. (ndki): pertains to a group united by common or traits or interest.
5. (cetanmiorp): implies the significant worth of something.

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 D. Assimilation 45 minutes Learning Tasks 5: My Crossword Puzzle!
Paglalapat

Sources: Labrador D.S. (2020) Practical Research 1. Quantitative and Qualitative Research. Philippines: DepEd
V. ASSESSMENT 15 minutes Learning Tasks 6: Let’s Assess!
(Learning Activity Sheets for Read each statement carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer. Write your answers
Enrichment, Remediation or
Assessment to be given on Weeks 3
in your notebook.
and 6) 1. How can qualitative research be done in a naturalistic manner?
a. It should control the data.
b. It should manipulate the data.
c. It should focus on artificial responses.
d. It should solicit responses from real-life situations.

2. How can a researcher select participants in a purposive manner?

a. Select the participants randomly.
b. Select the participants by means of “draw lots.”
c. Select the participants who can pass the set criteria.
d. Select the participants based on mere
convenience of the researcher

3. Which of the following does NOT characterize a qualitative research?

a. The research follows an inductive procedure.
b. The research focuses on personal experiences and insights.
c. The research considers a thick description of the gathered data.
d. The research is done using a linear and cause and effect relationship approach.

4. Why does the use of small number of participants become a weakness of a qualitative research?
a. It cannot be a source of data.
b. It requires more resources; hence, it is not cost-efficient.
c. It cannot provide detailed information of the phenomenon to be investigated.
d. It cannot provide sufficient information of the phenomenon to be investigated.

5. What is the strength of qualitative research?

a. Qualitative research is time consuming.
b. Qualitative research is more difficult to analyze.
c. Qualitative research cannot generalize the findings to the study population.
d. Qualitative research provides more detailed information to explain complex issues.

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VI. REFLECTION 15 minutes In your journal, write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that . I realize that . I need to learn more about . I realize that . I need to learn more about .

Prepared by: ARIES N. MAGNAYE Checked ISABELITA R. HIZON,

by: EdD

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