RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE

What is inquiry-based learning?

A learning process that motivates you to obtain knowledge or information about people, things, places, or events through data collection and careful examination.

What are the characteristics of inquiry-based learning?

It includes cooperative learning, elevates thinking power, and promotes creativity.

How does research differ from inquiry?

Research involves a structured process that goes beyond just asking questions; it includes various stages of investigation and collaboration.

What are the three educational theories supporting inquiry-based learning?

John Dewey's theory of connected experiences, Lev Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), and Jerome Bruner's theory on varied world perceptions.

List two benefits of inquiry-based learning.

It enhances interpretative thinking and encourages cooperative learning.

What does qualitative research focus on?

Qualitative research focuses on understanding people's thoughts, feelings, and attitudes through non-numerical data.

What is a case study in qualitative research?

case under study

Define ethnography.

The study of a particular cultural group to understand its lifestyle and internal operations.

Phenomenology

To explore how individuals find meaning in their experiences.

Name two weaknesses of qualitative research.

Subjectivity in data analysis and difficulty in establishing validity or reliability.

What does triangulation in research involve?

Combining multiple research approaches and methods to gather and analyze data.

What are primary data?

Original information obtained through direct observation or contact.

Systematic

Carrying out research in an organized or orderly manner.

What is the aim of exploratory research?

To determine the feasibility or interest in conducting a study on a particular topic.

What characterizes qualitative data collection?

It often involves collecting non-numerical data like words, observations, and visuals.

How does inquiry enhance social awareness?

By involving cooperative learning and reflecting the influence of cultural and sociological factors.