PRACTICAL RESEARCH

GRADE 11
 What is
RESEARCH?
 What is RESEARCH?
 Research means “searching for knowledge.”
 According to Merriam-Webster, research is a
“careful study that is done to find and report
new knowledge about something.”
 For Mertens (2015), he mentioned that authors
of research textbooks explains that research is
a “systematic inquiry that is designed to collect,
analyze, and interpret data to understand,
describe, or predict phenomenon.”
 What is RESEARCH?
 For Navarro and Santos (2011), they said
that some authors emphasize that research
is “the formal and disciplined application of
scientific inquiry to the study of problems.
 What is RESEARCH?
 In summary, “research is the systematic
application of the scientific inquiry in
order to find solutions to problems and
contribute to knowledge.”
 What is RESEARCH?
Among the practical applications of research
include the following:
 Medical breakthroughs
 Advancing technological developments
 Understanding and solving problems in
education (action research)
 Business
 Economy
 Society
IMPORTANCE
OF RESEARCH
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IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH
1. GATHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
The results of research(es) are used as a
springboard in conducting more researches or in
planning new projects. For example, research on
the basic needs of the target customers can help
companies develop and market a new line of
products.
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2. IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE
Research undertakings are basically geared toward
improving the quality of life. The major breakthroughs in
the field of communication, transportation, medicine,
entertainment, and food and nutrition are all possible
because of researches conducted. Through continuous
research, these breakthroughs are further improved to
make people’s lives convenient and comfortable.
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3. UNDERSTAND HISTORY
Understanding our history can help us better
understand our current society and the behavior of
the people. Research plays an important role not
only in helping us trace our history, but also in
understanding and providing possible solutions to
the pervading problems of our current society.
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4. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Research challenges us to become better individuals
through the new ideas, perspectives, and skills that we can
get when doing research. Personally, you will gain more
knowledge and thus widen your perspective about life in
general. Professionally, you will not only meet your
academic or school requirement but you will also advance
to a more challenging and exciting world of learning.
WRAP UP!
1. Why is there a need
to conduct research?

2. What practical
benefits can you get
from research?
 3. If you are an
athlete or an artist,
do you still need to
conduct research?
Why or why not?
THANK
YOU