Understandi

ng Research
and Its
Importance
Factors involved in different kinds of inquiries in different
areas of knowledge and at different levels of experience. They
include the following:

■ selection of appropriate questions

■ formulation of appropriate questions
■ identification of key issues
■ search for valid and relevant evidence
■ interpretation and assessment of evidence
■ application of evidence to identified issues
■ presentation of coherent, conclusion, final or tentative
■ reflection on, and assessment of the learning process
 What is
RESEARCH
for you?
Research holds the significant data:
■ To GATHER necessary information.
■ To MAKE changes.
■ To IMPROVE the standard of living.
■ For a SAFER life.
■ To know the TRUTH.
■ To EXPLORE our history.
■ To UNDERSTAND arts.
 Who needs
RESEARCH?
 What is the
PURPOSE of
research?
The ROLE OF RESEARCH
■ It is an inquiry process.
■ It is a formal process of problem solving.
■ It is a set of procedures and stages.
■ It originates with a question or a problem.
■ Often it is an iterative process.
Research is important in providing a solid
foundation for the
■ discovery and creation of knowledge, theory-building.
■ testing, confirmation, revision, and refutation of
knowledge as theory.
■ advance a discipline or field.
■ advancements and improvements in various aspects of life.
■ Promotion and tenure of individuals.
CHARACTERISTICS,
PROCESSES AND
ETHICS OF
RESEARCH
Characteristics of Research:

■ EMPIRICAL – research is based on observations and

experimentation of theories. Most researches are based
on real-life situations.
■ SYSTEMATIC – research follows orderly and
sequential procedures, based on valid procedures and
principles. Researchers are advised to refer to the
research guidelines provided or prescribed by the
school.
Characteristics of Research:

■ CONTROLLED – in research, all variables, except

those that are tested/experimented on, are kept
constant.
■ EMPLOYS HYPOTHESIS – the hypothesis guides
the investigation process. Research refers to a
search for facts, answers to questions and
solutions to problems.
Characteristics of Research:
■ ANALYTICAL – there is a critical analysis of all data used
so that there is no error in the researcher’s interpretations.
■ OBJECTIVE – the term also refers to the research as
unbiased and logical. All findings are logically based on
empirical data, which as earlier mentioned, are based on real
life situations.
■ ORIGINAL WORK – requires effort to get at the
researcher’s own investigation and produce the data needed
to complete the study. Go to the library to check on the
originality of your work.
TYPES OF RESEARCH
■ Library Research – is done primarily in the library
where answers to specific questions or problems are
available.
■ Field Research – the research is done in the natural
setting such as barangay, school or factory.
■ Laboratory Research – this type is conducted in an
artificial or controlled conditions by doing the study in
a thoroughly specified and equipped area.
TYPES OF RESEARCH
■ Basic Research/Pure Research - is research that fills
in the knowledge we don't have; it tries to learn things
that aren't always directly applicable or useful
immediately.
■ Applied Research/Practical Research -is research that
seeks to answer a question in the real world and to solve
a problem.
Some Ethical Principles
■ Honesty
■ Objectivity  Responsible publication
■ Integrity  Respect for colleagues
 Social responsibility
■ Carefulness
 Non-discrimination
■ Openness
 Competence
■ Respect for
 Legality
intellectual property
■ Confidentiality
The Research Process

Define research Review the Formulate

problem Literature Hypothesis

Design Research

Interpret and
Analyze Data Collect Data
Report
These processes are considered and
selected, based on the following factors:
■ Validity and appropriateness to the research
topic
■ Manageability including time reserved
■ Safety and ethical matters
■ The process can lead learners to become expert
learners. The research experience will enable
students not only to learn content but also to
learn how knowledge is constructed in a
particular discipline.

■ The components of the research process can be

used as entry points in which knowledge sharing
can be integrated and used to improve those
stages and a process as a whole.
Research in Daily Life 
Activity #1 
Directions: Explain your understanding of inquiry by
answering the following questions intelligently.
1. How do you learn something from INQUIRY?
2. In your opinion, is this an effective learning method?
Why or why not?
3. Do you agree that inquiring on something means you are
researching about it? Explain.