Inquiry, Investigation and Immersion - Module 1

Flashcards covering Module 1 of Inquiry, Investigation and Immersion, including core definitions, brainstorming methods, elements of a research problem, criteria for problem selection, and literature review guidelines.

Under the K12 Basic Education Curriculum, what skills does the subject Inquiry, Investigation and Immersion aim to develop?

It aims to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through qualitative and quantitative research.

According to the module objectives, how many local and international sources must a student select, cite, and synthesize ethically?

At least 4-6 local and international sources.

How is 'inquiry' defined in Module 1?

It is defined as the systematic search for information, knowledge, and truth about certain things, and the process of solving a problem through researching, probing, questioning, and interrogation.

How is 'investigation' defined in the lecture?

It is the systematic examination to uncover facts regarding a matter, conducted carefully and thoroughly by inspecting details in an organized manner and assessing uncovered facts.

What is 'immersion', and what is considered its primary pay-off?

Immersion means researchers immerse themselves in the culture they are studying; its pay-off is usually immense because the researcher can gain more information than through other methods.

What are the practical differences in approach between inquiry, investigation, and immersion?

Inquiry involves asking questions (such as during interviews), investigation involves inspections, and immersion provides the opportunity to gain perspective on the ground.

Although inquiry and investigation may be used interchangeably, how do they differ regarding duration and depth?

An investigation is a more lengthy process than an inquiry, and inquiries may not be done as painstakingly thorough as an investigation.

What is brainstorming, and what functions can it serve when selecting a research topic?

It is the process by which ideas are produced using techniques like concept mapping and free-writing; it can be used to choose a topic, narrow down a broader topic, or broaden a topic that is too narrow.

What six questions should be asked during brainstorming to break down a topic into its basic elements?

What happened?, Who was involved?, When did it take place?, Where did it take place?, Why did it take place?, and How did it happen?

What minimum limit of time or space is recommended when practicing free writing?

A minimum limit of 5 minutes or 3 pages.

What is a mind map according to the lecture?

A visual representation of ideas consisting of words, images, and colors that allows you to construct an overview of a topic, see its complexities, and identify relationships within different aspects of the topic.

How does Kerlinger define a problem?

An interrogative sentence or statement that asks what relation exists between two or more variable.

How does R.S. Woodworth define a problem?

A situation for which we have no ready and successful response as instinct or by previous acquired habit.

What is the general definition of a research problem in the context of professional practice?

An area of concern where there is a gap in the knowledge base needed for professional practices.

What benefits does identifying a well-written research question provide for a study?

It provides greater focus on the research, clarifies the direction of the search (whether descriptive or experimental), and sheds light on appropriate research methods.

What are the five distinct elements (the '5 W's') of a research problem?

Why, What, When, Where, and Who/from whom.

In the elements of a research problem, what does the 'Why' component represent?

The objective or aim of the problem to be explored, explaining why there is a need to carry out the study.

What do the 'What', 'When', and 'Where' elements of a research problem specify?

'What' is the topic or theme to be studied; 'When' is the time dimension or period when data are gathered; 'Where' is the area or location where the study is conducted.

What are the 12 criteria or factors to consider when selecting a research problem?

Significance to the discipline, Originality, Feasibility, Administrative support, Peer support, Availability of subject, Researcher's competency, Ethical considerations, Solvable/Researchable, Current, Interesting, and Clear and unambiguous.

What constitutes 'related literature' in research?

Discussions of facts and principles to which the present study is related, usually found in printed publications like books, encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, and other publications.

What are the four essential characteristics of related literature materials?

They must be as recent as possible, objective and non-biased, relevant to the study, and based upon genuinely original and true facts or data to ensure validity and reliability.

What four sections or headings are recommended when organizing notes on index cards or notebooks during literature review?

a. General information, b. Methods in other studies, c. Support for objectives, and d. Pros and cons of controversy.

How does the lecture define and exemplify primary sources?

They are the origin of information under study and fundamental documents relating to a particular subject (often first-hand accounts by a witness or researcher at the time of an event), such as published books, magazines, encyclopedias, and almanacs.

How does the lecture define and exemplify secondary sources?

They are documents or recordings that relate to or discuss information originally presented elsewhere, such as information from the internet, unpublished theses, and dissertations.

Which specific institutions are identified as rich depositories of unpublished master's theses and doctoral dissertations?

The National Library and The Library of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.