Practical

Research 2
Instructor: Sura Amilbahar
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Overview
⬥ This course aims to help learners develop
analytical skills in solving real-life problems
through quantitative research.
⬥ Main Output: Quantitative Research Paper
⬥ Grading System:
⬦ Written Works: 25%
⬦ Performance Task: 45%
⬦ Quarterly Assessment: 30%
1 Meaning and Characteristics
of Research
Objectives:
⬥ Define what is research.
⬥ Describe characteristics, strengths and
weaknesses of quantitative research.
⬥ Recognize kinds of quantitative research.

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What is Research?
⬥ The scientific investigation of phenomena which
includes collection, presentation, analysis and
interpretation of facts that links an individual’s
speculation with reality. (Paler-Calmorin,
Calmorin 2007)
⬥ the systematic investigation into and study of
materials and sources in order to establish facts
and reach new conclusions. (lexico.com)
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Importance of Research
⬥ Research improves quality of life
⬥ Improves instruction
⬥ Improves students’ achievement
⬥ Improves teacher’s competence
⬥ Satisfies man’s needs
⬥ Reduces burden of work

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Importance of Research
⬥ Research has deep-seated psychological aspects
⬥ Improves the exportation of food products
⬥ Responds to the economic recovery and austerity
measure of the country.
⬥ Trains graduates to become responsive to the
economic development of the country and compete
globally.

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Characteristics of Research
⬥ Empirical
⬦ Based on direct experience or observation.
⬦ Collection of data relies on practical experience.
⬥ Logical
⬦ Valid procedures and principles.
⬦ Systemic, orderly manner of procedures.

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Characteristics of Research
⬥ Cyclical
⬦ Starts with a question and ends with a question.
⬦ Research problems may come from research
recommendations.
⬥ Analytical
⬦ Utilizes proven analytical procedures in data gathering
and analyzing data.

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Characteristics of Research
⬥ Critical
⬦ Careful and precise judgment; testing hypothesis.
⬥ Methodical
⬦ Conduct in methodical manner; use of appropriate
research design and gathering procedures.
⬥ Replicability
⬦ Research design and procedures can be replicated or
repeated to arrive at valid and conclusive results.

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Qualities of a Good Researcher
⬥ Intellectual Curiosity
⬦ Deep thinking of things, problems and situations.
⬦ Creative, inventive, makes use of experiences,
continuous reading of related literature, examines
current answers to problems.
⬥ Prudence
⬦ Conducts study at the right time and place.
⬦ Uses 7Ms (manpower, money, materials, method,
machinery, moment of time, and marketing.
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Qualities of a Good Researcher
⬥ Healthy Criticism
⬦ Gives room for doubt as to truthfulness or accuracy of
results from meticulously gathered data.
⬥ Intellectual Honesty
⬦ No: plagiarism, data fabrication, data manipulation
⬥ Intellectual Creativity
⬦ Inventing unique, novel and original researches.

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Research in
daily life
You have been using research
methods in your daily life. That is
because human naturally inquires
about things and is curious.

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THANK
S!
See ya in Lesson 2… 

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References:
Special thanks to all the people who made and released these awesome
resources for free:
⬥ Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
⬥ Photographs by Unsplash
⬥ Research Methods and Thesis Writing by Paler-Calmorin &
Calmorin, 2007
⬥ Research and Method Techniques by C.B. Alicay, 2014
⬥ Research definition, link: https://
www.lexico.com/en/definition/research Retrieved on: Aug. 12, 2020

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