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PRACTICAL RESEARCH I - G11

Quarter 3 – Week 1

  • Competency: Use appropriate kinds of research in making decisions.

  • Lesson: Nature of Research

    1. Define what research is.

    2. Explain the importance of research in daily life.

    3. Describe the characteristics and the goals for conducting research.

Introduction to Research

  • Questions to ponder:

    • What is research?

    • Why do we engage in research?

    • How important is research in our daily lives?

  • As beings who observe the world, we often explain happenings arbitrarily.

  • Systematic studies are essential for generating informed conclusions.

  • Research is a vital component of our course curriculum.

Objectives

  • To explore the concept of research and its implications within academic and everyday contexts.

  • Competency Code: CS_RS11-IIIa-1/CS_RS11-IIIa-2

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Activity 1-A

Directions

  • Read the following sentences. Check (✓) if it describes research and () if it does not.

    1. Research must be hurriedly conducted. ()

    2. There should be enough data before conducting research. (✓)

    3. Research must observe a step-by-step process. (✓)

    4. The researcher must have the final say in findings. (✓)

    5. A person’s opinion is an acceptable answer. ()

    6. Any concern or issue is researchable. (✓)

    7. Causes of failing students is researchable. (✓)

    8. The student-researcher must read related literature. (✓)

    9. The researcher must read literature related to the problem. (✓)

    10. The steps in conducting research are patterned. (✓)

Activity 1-B

  • Directions: Encircle words related to the definition of research within the given options.

Activity 1-C

  • Keywords: subjective, phenomena, biases, hypothesis, instrument, validate, experiences, system, language, theories, opinions, formulate, guessing, intuition, findings, interview, observation, process, valid, productivity, data, coherent, factual

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Summative Definition of Research

  • Directions: Use the sentences checked in Activity A and circled words in Activity B to formulate a good definition of research.

  • Definition Statements:

    • Research follows a step-by-step process using a standardized approach to answer questions.

    • It plays a significant role in higher education and aims to solve issues.

    • Continues the endeavor of discovering the unknown, guided by known facts.

Expert Definitions of Research

  1. Polit and Beck (2004): Research follows a step-by-step process using standardized methods.

  2. Palispis (2004): It addresses problems in education and aims to solve them.

  3. Sanchez (2002): Research is an ongoing effort to uncover new facts and knowledge.

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Further Definitions of Research

  1. An ordered investigation leads to new information or concepts.

  2. A careful inquiry contributes to knowledge (Bassey, as cited by Coleman & Briggs, 2002).

  3. A tested method for obtaining adequate solutions using validated steps (Crawford, as cited by Alcantara & Espina, 1995).

Characteristics of Research

  1. Systematic: Research must follow a structured approach.

  2. Objective: Involves unbiased analysis of significant phenomena.

  3. Feasible: Should study problems with practical implications.

  4. Empirical: Requires supporting evidence for studied variables.

  5. Clear: Variables must be well-defined and supported by literature.

Importance of Research

  • Essential across all disciplines: engineering, medicine, education, etc.

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Benefits of Research

  1. Provides scientific basis for practices in various fields.

  2. Supports continuous development and improvement in systems.

  3. Develops tools for evaluating effectiveness (e.g., psychological tests).

  4. Offers solutions to problem-solving across disciplines.

  5. Impacts decision-making processes significantly.

  6. Evaluates teaching methodologies and promotes knowledge.

  7. Advances qualifications of individuals in their professions.

Goals for Conducting Research

  1. Produce evidence-based practices relevant to the field.

  2. Establish credibility within professions through innovative practices.

  3. Enforce accountability in professional actions.

  4. Promote cost-effectiveness by sharing research findings.

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True or False Activity

  • Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, FALSE if incorrect.

    1. Research helps discover new ideas. (TRUE)

    2. Unusual phenomena can lead to researchable problems. (TRUE)

    3. Research provides an artistic basis for methodologies. (FALSE)

    4. Aims to enhance qualifications of practitioners. (TRUE)

    5. Goal is to produce evidence-based practices. (TRUE)

    6. Promotes cost-effectiveness through documentation. (TRUE)

    7. Every professional action requires rationale. (TRUE)

    8. Supporting evidence is crucial for study variables. (TRUE)

    9. Involves subjective analysis of phenomena. (FALSE)

    10. Research evaluates alternative education approaches. (TRUE)

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Reflection Questions

  1. What is research?

  2. Importance of research in education?

  3. Personal research interests and reasons?

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References

  • Cristobal Jr., A. & Cristobal, M.C. (2017). Practical Research 1 for Senior High School, C & E Publishing, Inc.

  • Meligrito, M.L & Mendoza, D. (2016). Applied Research: An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods and Report Writing, Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.

  • Prepared by: ALJON I. FERNANDO, Editors: MARY JANE SP. YORO, CLARISSA P. TIBAR, JAYPEE G. CASIPIT, Approved by: RAMON M. BELARDO JR.