PRACTICAL

RESEARCH 1
WEEK 1: Nature of Inquiry Research
LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
The learners, are expected to…
A. discuss research and its importance to daily
life; and
B. demonstrate the importance of research to
improve
one’s life; and
SEHRACRE
RESEARCH
INQUIRY
YINIUQR
LESSON 1:
Research Experience
and Knowledge
 INTRODUCTION
The development of the society from its
simple to complex state will reveal
the many and varied problems faced by human kind.
Research is a systematic investigation for information.
Research is a systematic inquiry to describe,
explain, predict, and control the observed phenomenon
(Earl Robert Babbie).
NATURE OF INQUIRY
• Inquiry is defined as “a seeking
for truth, information or
knowledge”.
• The process of inquiry begins
with gathering information and
date through applying the various
human senses.
 EXPERIENCE
• is a familiar and a well-
used source of knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
• is sought from other people
who had experienced what the
problem is or some other
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
• is the systematic investigation and study of
materials and sources to establish facts and
reach new conclusions.
• is an act of studying something carefully
and extensively in order to attain deep
knowledge.
WHY DO RESEARCH?
• The writing process will make you
confident in your ability to find information
and present it effectively in varied ways.
• Research is a great way to network and
meet new people.
LESSON 2:
Importance of
Research in Daily Life
THE ROLE OF RESEARCH
• Research leads an expansion of knowledge
and discoveries.
• Research is a systematic process of
collecting and analyzing data or information
in order to increase understanding of a
phenomenon.
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
1. To gather necessary information
- research provides you with the necessary
information related to your field of study or
work.
2. To improve standard of living
- only through research can new inventions and
discoveries come into life.
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
3. To have a safer life
- research has done great discoveries and
developments in the field of health, technology,
etc.
4. To know the truth
- research investigates and exposes what wrong
beliefs people hold.
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
5. To explore our history
- research about our history enables us to learn
and understand the past and prepare for a better
future.
6. To understand arts
- research helps us in understanding the works
of artists in different fields of arts.
RESEARCH AND SOCIETY
• Research is closely connected with
development. The results/findings
of studies also affect society and
the lives of each one of us.
RESEARCH
 HAPPY QUIZ #1
1. Who is the economist that says Research is a systematic inquiry to
describe, explain, predict, and control the observed phenomenon?
2. What significance of research that only through research can new
inventions and discoveries come into life.
3. What do we call to the familiar and a well-used source of
knowledge?
4. What refers to the exploring our history research about our history
enables us to learn and understand the past and prepare for a better
future.”
5. What refers to the sought from other people who had experienced
what the problem is or some other sources of expertise.