School Grade Level 12

DAILY LESSON LOG Teacher Learning Area PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Department of Education Teaching Dates and Time WEEK 1 Quarter QUARTER 1
Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4:
I. OBJECTIVES
The learners demonstrate understanding of...
1. the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research
A. Content Standards
2. the importance of quantitative research across fields
3. the nature of variables
The learners should be able to...
a. decide on suitable
B. Performance Standards
b. quantitative research in
c. different areas of interest
 Describes characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research (CS_RS12-Ia-c-1)

Specific Objectives:
a. describe the characteristics of quantitative research.
b. differentiate quantitative research to qualitative research.
C. Learning
c. categorize the strength or weakness of quantitative research.
Competencies/Objectives
d. describe the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research.
e. suggest ways on how to overcome the weaknesses of quantitative research.
f. describe the kinds of quantitative research.
g. classify quantitative research topics according to its kinds.
h. examine sample of quantitative research of different kinds.
II. CONTENT INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. TG’s Pages
2. LM’s Pages
3. Textbook’s Pages
B. Other Resources
IV. PROCEDURES
1. Reviewing previous lesson or - Greet the students and start by asking Start the lesson by briefly reviewing the Begin the lesson by briefly reviewing the Begin the lesson by briefly reviewing the
presenting the new lesson them about their experience with research basic concepts of quantitative research key concepts covered in the previous concepts covered in the previous session,
methods. covered in the previous class, such as class. This will help students connect the which may include an introduction to
- Review the basics of research methods data collection methods and statistical new material with what they have quantitative research and its importance.
in Practical Research 1. analysis techniques. previously learned. Then, introduce the Emphasize the importance of classifying
- Introduce the new topic, which is topic of today's lesson: "Kinds of research topics to better understand the
understanding and differentiating Introduce the new lesson by explaining Quantitative Research." different types of quantitative research.
quantitative and qualitative research. that today's focus will be on
understanding the strengths and
weaknesses of quantitative research and
exploring strategies to overcome its

Explain to students that understanding the
characteristics of quantitative research
2. Establishing the purpose of the
and differentiating it from qualitative
lesson
research is crucial for designing and
conducting effective research studies.
Display a slide with key characteristics of
quantitative research, such as:
 Measurable variables
 Statistical analysis
 Objectivity and replicability
3. Presenting examples/instances of
the new lesson  Large sample sizes
 Controlled experiments
Present a slide illustrating the main
differences between quantitative and
qualitative research.
Engage the class in a discussion about
each characteristic of quantitative
research. Use real-world examples to
make the concepts more relatable.
4. Discussing new concepts and
Break the students into pairs and provide
practicing new skills #1
them with a set of research scenarios.
Ask them to identify whether each
scenario is an example of quantitative or
qualitative research and justify their
choices.
Introduce a case study related to a recent
social issue. Discuss how quantitative
research could be used to gather data and
analyze the issue.
5. Discussing new concepts and
practicing new skills #2
Show a short video clip of a qualitative
research interview and discuss how it
contrasts with quantitative research
methods.
Divide the students into small groups.
6. Developing Mastery
Provide each group with a different
limitations.
Clearly state the objectives of the lesson
to the students, emphasizing that they
will learn to assess and categorize the
strengths and weaknesses of quantitative
research, and develop strategies to
address its limitations.
Provide real-world examples of
quantitative research studies and their
findings, highlighting both the strengths
and weaknesses of each study. For
instance, you could discuss a study's
robust sample size and statistical validity,
as well as potential limitations like the
inability to capture contextual nuances.
Engage the students in a discussion about
the strengths of quantitative research,
focusing on aspects such as objectivity,
replicability, and generalizability.
Provide an example scenario where
quantitative research was particularly
effective in drawing clear conclusions
based on statistical data.
Transition to discussing the weaknesses
of quantitative research, including issues
like oversimplification of complex
phenomena, potential biases in data
collection, and limitations in capturing
qualitative aspects.
Divide the students into small groups and
assign each group a specific weakness of
quantitative research. Have them
brainstorm and present potential
strategies to mitigate or overcome that
weakness.
Conduct a "Strengths and Weaknesses
Debate": Divide the class into two teams,
one arguing in favor of quantitative
Explain to the students that the purpose
of today's lesson is to explore the
different kinds of quantitative research
and understand how each type is used to
gather and analyze data. Emphasize the
importance of understanding these types
to become effective researchers.
Using a projector or whiteboard, present
examples and instances of different kinds
of quantitative research, such as:
 Descriptive Research
 Correlational Research
 Experimental Research
 Quasi-Experimental Research
Engage the students in a discussion about
descriptive research. Explain the concept,
characteristics, and purpose of
descriptive research. Present a sample
study, such as a survey conducted to
gather information about smartphone
usage among students. Discuss the steps
involved in designing and conducting
such a study.
Move on to correlational research. Define
correlation, positive and negative
correlations, and discuss how this type of
research helps identify relationships
between variables. Present a real-world
example, like a study examining the
relationship between sleep duration and
academic performance. Discuss the
limitations of correlational research.
Divide the students into small groups.
Provide each group with a different
research scenario and ask them to
Explain the goals of the current lesson: to
learn how to classify quantitative
research topics into different kinds and to
examine samples of various quantitative
research studies.
Show a slide with a few examples of
quantitative research topics. These
examples could cover various fields such
as education, health, social sciences, and
more.
Introduce the different kinds of
quantitative research, such as descriptive,
correlational, experimental, and quasi-
experimental research. Explain each type
briefly and provide real-world examples
for better understanding.
Distribute handouts with sample research
topics to the students. Ask them to
classify each topic into one of the
different kinds of quantitative research
they just learned about. Have them work
in pairs or small groups to discuss and
decide on the classification. Afterward,
discuss the correct classifications as a
class.
Divide the students into small groups.
Provide each group with a different
sample quantitative research study from

7. Finding practical applications of
concepts and skills in daily living
8. Generalizing and abstractions
about the lesson
9. Evaluating Learning
10. Additional Activities for
Application or Remediation
research topic (e.g., "Effectiveness of a
new teaching method," "Impact of social
media on mental health," "Consumer
preferences for a specific product").
Instruct each group to design a research
study, clearly outlining how they would
approach it using quantitative methods.
They should define variables, propose
data collection methods, and suggest
statistical analysis techniques.
After designing their studies, each group
will present their approach to the class,
explaining their rationale for using
quantitative methods.
Lead a class discussion on how an
understanding of quantitative research
can be applied in everyday life, such as
reading research articles, making
informed decisions, or evaluating public
policies.
Summarize the key takeaways from the
lesson: understanding the characteristics
of quantitative research and its
distinctions from qualitative research.
Distribute a short quiz or worksheet that
includes scenarios where students need to
identify whether quantitative or
qualitative research methods are more
appropriate.
Assign a homework task where students
research and analyze a recent news article
using the concepts learned in class.
research and its strengths, and the other
highlighting its weaknesses. Each team
will present their arguments, and then a
class discussion will follow.
To further engage the students,
incorporate a "Survival Strategy Game":
Provide different research scenarios (e.g.,
studying a rare disease, exploring cultural
differences) and challenge students to
devise creative approaches to address the
weaknesses while still conducting
quantitative research.
Engage the students in a brainstorming
session where they identify instances
from everyday life where quantitative
research could be applied to address
specific questions or problems. This
could include market research, public
health studies, or educational evaluations.
Lead a class discussion about the
importance of understanding the
strengths and weaknesses of research
methodologies in making informed
decisions. Help students see the broader
applicability of these concepts beyond
academic research.
Provide a set of sample research papers
and ask students to identify and annotate
the strengths and weaknesses they find in
each study.
Conduct a short quiz or knowledge check
to assess the students' understanding of
the concepts covered in the lesson.
For advanced students, provide more
complex research scenarios and
challenge them to devise comprehensive
strategies for conducting quantitative
identify the most appropriate kind of
quantitative research for that scenario.
For instance:
 Scenario 1: Investigating the effect
of a new teaching method on student
test scores.
 Scenario 2: Analyzing the
relationship between exercise
frequency and heart rate.
 Scenario 3: Describing the
demographics of online shoppers.
After discussing within their groups,
have each group share their scenario and
chosen research type with the class. This
activity encourages critical thinking and
helps solidify their understanding.
Lead a class discussion about how
understanding different kinds of
quantitative research can be applied in
everyday situations. Encourage students
to think of instances where they may
encounter or use quantitative research
findings, such as in marketing, education,
health, or public policy.
Guide the students in summarizing the
key points of the lesson. Discuss the
importance of choosing the appropriate
research type based on the research
question, and how quantitative research
contributes to evidence-based decision-
making.
Conduct a brief quiz or interactive
activity where students answer questions
related to the kinds of quantitative
research discussed in the lesson. This will
help assess their comprehension and
retention of the material.
Provide students with a take-home
assignment or project where they need to
identify a research question and
determine the most suitable kind of
various domains (e.g., a study on the
effectiveness of a teaching method, a
study on the correlation between sleep
and academic performance, a study on
the impact of economic policies).
Ask each group to analyze their assigned
research study, identify its kind
(descriptive, correlational, experimental,
or quasi-experimental), and explain their
reasoning. They should present their
findings to the class.
This activity promotes engagement,
critical thinking, and application of the
concepts learned.
Facilitate a class discussion on how
understanding different kinds of
quantitative research can be useful in
everyday life. Encourage students to
brainstorm scenarios where they might
encounter or conduct quantitative
research and how knowing the kinds can
aid in understanding and evaluating such
studies.
Summarize the key points of the lesson,
emphasizing the importance of
classifying quantitative research topics
and being able to recognize different
kinds of quantitative research studies.
Provide a short quiz or assessment where
students are given additional research
topics and must classify them into the
correct kinds of quantitative research.
This will help assess their understanding
and application of the concepts learned.
 research while minimizing weaknesses.
Provide extra reading materials or quantitative research to answer it. For
For students who may need extra help,
resources for students interested in students who need extra support, offer
provide additional examples and hands-
further exploring quantitative research additional reading materials or a follow-
on activities to reinforce the concepts of
methods. up session for clarification.
strengths and weaknesses in quantitative
research.

V. REFLECTION

A. No. of learners who earned 80%

in the evaluation.
B. No. of learners who require
additional activities for
remediation who scored below
80%.
C. Did the remedial lessons work?
No. of learners who have caught
up with the lesson.
D. No. of learners who continue to
require remediation.
E. Which of my teaching strategies
worked well? Why did this work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter
which my principal or supervisor
can help me solve?
G. What innovation or localized
materials did I use/discover which
I wish to share with other
teachers?