Unit 1: Nature of Research

Lesson 1
Research and Its Importance

Practical Research 1
Senior High School Applied - Academic
How are
human
innovations
made possible?

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 ● Define research and the
Learning different types of research.
Objectives
At the end of the ● Explain the academic and
lesson, you should be practical importance of doing
able to do the
following: research.

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 1. Why is research important?

2. How does research affect

your daily life?

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 Defining Research

Research is “the systematic study of materials

and sources in order to establish facts and
reach new conclusions” (Oxford English
Dictionary, as cited in O’Leary 2004).

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 Individual
curiosities

Everyday life Random

experiences observations

Defining Question
Research

Research begins with a question.

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Defining Research

Question Answer

You do research when you gather information

to seek answers to your question.
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Defining Research
Observation:
You have a hard time falling
asleep at night when you
drink a chocolate-flavored
drink before sleeping.
Answer:
Some of the ingredients in
the chocolate-flavored drink
are known to boost energy
levels.
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Question:
“Why do I have a hard time
falling asleep when I take a
chocolate-flavored drink at
night?”
Gathered information:
The list of ingredients of the
chocolate-flavored drink and
their uses
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 Types of Research
Basic research Applied research
Purpose: Purpose:
To gain broader To find solutions to
understanding of a actual problems
particular problem or
phenomenon

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 Types of Research
Basic research Applied research
Outcome: Outcome:
New ideas, concepts, New ideas and concepts
and/or theories that that have direct real-life
broaden understanding application
but may not be
applicable in real life
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Basic research is
mostly theoretical
and is not directly
applicable to real-life
problems and
concerns.

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Examples of Basic Research

● The role of the

government in providing
basic social services
● Therapeutic effects of
pet ownership
● Parenting styles across
different Asian cultures

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 Applied research
has obvious and
immediate
applications.

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Examples of Applied Research

● The effectiveness of
vaccines in preventing
infectious diseases
● The effectiveness of
social media
advertisements in
increasing sales

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Remember

Basic research produces

knowledge to understand the
world better. Applied research
uses this knowledge in the daily
lives of people.

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Types of Research

informs

Basic Research Applied Research

can lead to more

Basic research and applied research are

related to each other.
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Types of Research

informs

Basic Research Applied Research

can lead to more

Example: A study of chemical components (basic research) can lead to the

development of medicines based on this knowledge (applied research).
Further research on these products can lead back to basic research.
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 Doing research is important because…

● It helps us understand the world

Importance better.
of Research ● It allows us to find answers to
problems.
● It enables us to evaluate our
answers to different problems.

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How can I do basic or applied
research in my field of study?

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Practice

Think of two researchable questions based

on everyday life experiences, encounters, or
observations. If you were to seek answers to
these questions, classify which type of
research is applicable (basic/applied).

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 Quick Check

This is the type of research that is most useful

for practical purposes.

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 Quick Check

This is the type of research that generates new

knowledge, ideas, concepts, or theories.

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 Quick Check

Classify this research topic as

basic or applied research:

A study on effective teaching methods

for children under 5 years old

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 Wrap Up

Research
is a systematic process of gathering
information to answer a question or
solve a problem.

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 Bibliography

Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research, 3rd ed.
Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2008.

Neuman, W. Lawrence. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 7th ed.
Essex: Pearson Education Limited, 2014.

O’Leary, Zina. The Essential Guide to Doing Research. London: SAGE Publications Ltd., 2004.

Schutt, Russell K. Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research, 9th ed.
California: SAGE Publications Inc., 2019.

Vanderstoep, Scott W., and Deirdre D. Johnston. Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2009.

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