MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION-CATANAUAN INC.

Catanauan, Quezon
(Formerly Luzonian Standard High School)
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FOR MODULE 13

MEMBERS: Paul Justein Sia Gruezo DATE: ___________

I. INSTRUCTION: Except this Module on Research, go over the modules and look for statements of research
findings. If the research design and the data-gathering techniques were not identified,
identify to the best of your ability what must have been used in the researches. The
table below can make your task easier. At least 2 modules per group.

Unit/Module Statement of Research Page Research Design Used Data-gathering

Finding technique

Unit 2- Module "Recent research in the field Research Design:

13 of child development has Longitudinal Cohort
shown that infants and Study
toddlers possess remarkable Overview: A
cognitive abilities, even in longitudinal cohort
the first few months of life. study is a
Studies indicate that these comprehensive and
young children are capable ethical approach to
of basic problem-solving, investigate the cognitive
object permanence, and the development of infants
formation of early social and toddlers. It involves
bonds. Their cognitive observing the same
development is group of children over
characterized by rapid an extended period,
advancements in sensory allowing researchers to
perception, memory, and track changes in
language acquisition, cognitive abilities over
shedding light on the time. This design
incredible potential for minimizes the influence
learning and growth during of individual
the earliest stages of life." differences and
provides valuable
insights into
developmental
trajectories.
Key Components:
1. Participant
Selection:
Researchers
would select a
large and
diverse sample
of infants and
toddlers, ideally
from different
socioeconomic
backgrounds
and cultures.
Informed
consent would
be obtained
from the parents

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or guardians.
2. Baseline
Assessment:
Conduct an
initial
assessment
when the
children are very
young (e.g., a
few months
old). This might
involve simple
tasks like
measuring
reflexes and
sensory
perception.
3. Regular Data
Collection:
Regularly
collect data at
predetermined
intervals, such
as every 3
months, over an
extended period
(e.g., several
years). Data
collection
methods would
evolve to
accommodate
the children's
cognitive
development.
For infants, this
could involve
observational
techniques, and
for toddlers,
more structured
assessments,
like cognitive
tests, could be
used.
4. Control Group:
Establish a
control group of
children who are
not exposed to
the same
experimental
conditions to
account for
external factors
influencing
development.

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5. Ethical
Considerations:
Ensure the well-
being and safety
of the children
throughout the
study. Ethical
guidelines for
research
involving
minors should
be strictly
followed, and
informed
consent from
parents or
guardians
should be
maintained.
6. Data Analysis:
Analyze the
collected data to
identify trends
and patterns in
cognitive
development.
Statistical
methods, such
as growth curve
modeling, can
help understand
developmental
trajectories.
Advantages:
 Allows for a
deep
understanding of
individual
differences and
developmental
patterns.
 Minimizes the
impact of cross-
sectional
limitations,
where different
children of the
same age may
have different
experiences and
backgrounds.
 Provides
insights into
critical
developmental
milestones and
potential factors

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influencing
cognitive
growth.
Challenges:
 Requires
substantial
resources, as it
involves long-
term data
collection.
 Attrition is a
common issue in
longitudinal
studies, as
participants may
drop out or be
lost to follow-
up.
 Ethical concerns
must be
carefully
managed,
including
informed
consent,
privacy, and the
well-being of
participants.
Overall, a longitudinal
cohort study is a
robust research design
for investigating the
cognitive development
of infants and
toddlers, offering a
comprehensive
understanding of the
processes and factors
influencing their
growth. Researchers
must be mindful of
ethical considerations
and resource
requirements when
embarking on such a
study.

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