SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL- Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion

Student’s Name: ___________________________Grade and Section: __________

Teacher: ________________________________Date Submitted:______________

I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency
Prepare a plan and a focus on issues and ideas in their respective field

B. Objective
Prepare a plan for a class research agenda focusing on issues and ideas in
their respective field.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Vocabulary List
1. Qualitative Research- It involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical
data (e.g., text, video, or audio) to understand concepts, opinions, or
experiences. It can be used to gather in-depth insights into a problem or
generate new ideas for research. It is commonly used in the humanities and
social sciences, in subjects such as anthropology, sociology, education,
health sciences, history, etc.
2. Quantitative Research- It is the process of collecting and analyzing
numerical data. It can be used to find patterns and averages, make
predictions, test causal relationships, and generalize results to wider
populations. It is widely used in the natural and social sciences: biology,
chemistry, psychology, economics, sociology, marketing, etc.
3. Research Design - It enables the researcher to organize the components
of his or her research in an orderly and coherent manner. This will ensure
that the research or study will effectively address the research topic or
problem. It is also a template for the collection, measurement, and analysis
of data. Developing the research methods is an integral part of a research
design. Methods for data collection may be observational, experimental and
simulation. Some common methods for qualitative research include
ethnographic, narrative, and phenomenological.
4. Research Agenda- It is best described as a format plan of action that
summarizes specific issues and ideas in a subset of any field of study. It is
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 a guiding plan that helps to put together a system of study so that you can
decide what should be tackled now and what should be deferred until
another time.

Research is a creative work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge. It

involves the collection, organization, and analysis of information to increase
understanding of a topic or issues. A research project may be an expansion on past
work in the field. To test the validity of instruments, procedures, or experiments,
research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole. It is an
investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts,
revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application
of such new revised theories or laws.

A research plan is the main part of a grant application and describes a principal
investigator's proposed research. This page describes the essential elements of a
research plan. The research plan gives a principal investigator the opportunity to
discuss proposed research stating its importance and how it will be conducted.

The research plan should be written to address the following questions:

● What do you intend to do?
● Why is work important?
● What has already been done?
● How are you going to do the work?

A research plan should begin after you can clearly identify the focus of your
argument. Narrow the scope of your argument by identifying the specific subtopic you
will research. A broad search will yield thousands of sources which makes it very
difficult to form a focused, coherent argument. It is simply not possible to include every
topic in your research. If you narrow your focus, however, you can find targeted
resources that can be synthesized into a new argument.

After narrowing your focus, think about key search terms that will apply only to
your subtopic. Develop specific questions that can be answered through your research
process, but be careful not to choose a focus that is overly narrow. You should aim for
a question that will limit search results to sources that relate to your topic, but will still
result in a varied pool of sources to explore.
This table shows the importance of knowing the difference between qualitative
and quantitative research in preparing for the research agenda on various issues or
topics relevant to different tracks and strands.

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 Qualitative Research Quantitative Research
Involve processes, feelings, and motives Aims to characterize trends and patterns
(the why’s and the how’s) and produce
in-depth and holistic data
Usually concerned with generating Usually starts with neither a theory nor
hypothesis from data rather than testing hypothesis about the relationship
a hypothesis between two or more variables
Uses either unstructured or semi- Use structured research instruments like
structured instruments questionnaires or schedules
Use small sample sizes chosen Use large sample sizes that are
purposely representatives of the population
Has high validity Has high output replicability
Used to gain greater understanding of Used to gain greater understanding of
individual differences in terms of group similarities
feelings, motives and experiences
Use more flexible processes Use structured processes
Methods include field research, case Methods include census, survey,
study and secondary analysis experiments and secondary analysis

The following are the things that may be considered before starting the
research activity:
1. A problem that is most interesting to you.
2. Existing problems in the classroom/school/campus/university which one
may want to solve.
3. Existing needs of the community or society
4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields
5. Offshoots of friendly conversations
6. Observations, intuitions or a combination of both
7. The type of data you need
8. The participants and sources
9. The location and timescale of the research
10. Prevailing theories and philosophy

Some considerations in crafting a research design

1. A good research design provides a plan of study that permits accurate
assessment of cause and effect relationships between independent and
dependent variables.
2. It must be flexible, appropriate, efficient, and economical.
3. A design which minimizes bias and maximizes the reliability of the data
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 collected and analyzed is considered a good design.
4. Direct observation and creative- centric group discussion are best
employed deciding on a final concept.

Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic

1. It should be something new or different from what has already been written
about.
2. It must be original.
3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.
5. It should be of researcher’s interest.
6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited period
of time.
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.
8. It should be specific, not general.
9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher.
10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the methods
and techniques to be employed in gathering them.
11. It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering the data
and their treatment.
12. It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the project.
13. It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking.

Research

It is a structured inquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific

methodology to solve problems and creates new knowledge that is
generally acceptable (Grinnell 1993)

Importance of Research
1. Research provides a scientific basis for any practice or methodology in any
field or discipline.
2. Research is undertaken for the continuous development and further
productivity in any field.
3. Research helps develop tools for assessing effectiveness of any practice and
operation.
4. Research provides solutions to problems concerning almost all issues
encountered in the different areas of work.

Here are some examples of possible bases of issues applicable for Academic
and TVL Tracks. These are useful in crafting a research agenda that will lead in
the writing of the title and research problem.
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 Issues: Academic Track
● Students
● Teachers
● Schools
● Community
● Government

Technical Vocational/ Livelihood Track

❖ Automotive Servicing
❖ Computer Servicing System
❖ Home Economics
❖ Horticulture
❖ Knowledge on Tools
❖ Exploration on Fertilizers
❖ Bread & Pastry-Discoveries
❖ Habit/Vice/Addiction

Read the given issues of concern for possible goal that will guide a research
study:
Example:
Students
1. Behavior of Grade 7 students in class
2. Effects of student’s class performances
3. Reasons of failures in the subject

Community
a. Covid 19 Pandemic implications in the community
b. Attitudes of the Youth in the Community
c. Poverty in this time of Pandemic.
,
Example Table for Academic Track Class

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Effects Solutions

Students ▪ Cutting class ▪ Failed grades ▪ WATCH monitoring
▪ Academic Track ▪ Misbehavior ▪ Subject
performance inside/outside the teacher/class
school premises adviser checking of
attendance
▪ Guidance program

Topic/issue Causes Effects Interventions/Projects/

Programs
Community 1. Improper waste 1. Health problem 1. Clean & Green Project
Waste disposal 2. Widespread 2. Health & Sanitation
Problem 2. Lack waste disposal programs
segregation 3. Dengue 3. Dengue Awareness
practices Situation Campaign
3. Inconsistent
implementation

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 of community
waste program/
project

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track-Home Economics

Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Perceptions Descriptions

▪ Acceptable taste ▪ Appearance

Bitter gourd ▪ Various taste
▪ Not acceptable ▪ Presentation
Cupcake ▪ Bitter taste
taste ▪ Color

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Computer System

Servicing Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways

▪ Competencies
▪ Classroom
to be ▪ Theories in CSS
Difficulties in instruction
developed ▪ Practical Skills
TVL-CSS ▪ Enhancement
▪ NC II Assessment
Training
competencies

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Automotive

Servicing Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Causes Effects

Availability of ▪ List of Tools in ▪ 50%-75% Passing
▪ Large Number of
Tools & the Laboratory Rate
Enrollees
Equipment ▪ List of ▪ Cutting Classes,
▪ Area for
TVL- Equipment in Absenteeism,
Laboratory Work
Automotive the laboratory Dropout, Repeater

Example Table for Technical Vocational Livelihood Track- Horticulture Strand

Topic/Issue Sub-topics Compositions Methods/Ways

Minimal
▪ Level of
Female ▪ Skills in Taking ▪ Classroom
Understanding of
Enrollees in Horticulture instruction
the Content
Horticulture ▪ Specific Work ▪ Enhancement
▪ Practical Skills
TVL- Demands Training
Assessment
Horticulture

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 If you already identified the possible topic in the agenda of your research study,
you may think of the identity of your research as either qualitative or quantitative
research. Then decide on the methodology by not disregarding the importance of your
research to others, to the community, to the society or to the nation as well.

Observe the given example as a guide about the mentioned concerns in your
research agenda.

RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track

TOPIC Attitudes of the Youth in the Community
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Phenomenological Approach; Interview and
Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness among the youth about the
existing attitudes of the youth in their respective
community

RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track

TOPIC Level of Effectivity of TVL Offerings
TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Correlation and Evaluative; Interview and
Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide data as basis for the improvement and
enhancement of the TVL Offerings

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks
Task 1: Below is a table of possible topics for qualitative or quantitative
research. Pick one topic and provide the details on the given table to
prepare a plan for a research agenda. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Effects on Academic Performance of Digital and Print Modules

2. Effectiveness of Teachers using LDM Digital and LDM Print Modules
3. Level of Performance in Core Subjects of Learners hooked in ML Games

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 4. Forms of Support of Parents in Distance Learning
5. Disaster Reduction Preparedness of Farmers in Typhoon-Ridden Communities
6. Implications of COVID19 to the Mental and Emotional Health of the Learners

TOPIC
TYPE OF RESEARCH
POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS

Task 2: Below is an example of an issue or topic possible for a research

agenda for academic track. Write your own issue or topic relevant to your
Track and Strand on a separate sheet of paper.
TOPIC OF ISSUE Community Waste Disposal Problem
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS 1. What are the causes of the existing community
waste disposal problem?
2. What are the effects to the residents of the
existing community waste disposal problem?
3. What are the evident interventions in the
community regarding waste disposal problems?
TYPE OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research

Task 3: Below is an example of a research agenda on a particular

topic/issue applying the appropriate methodology as learned in qualitative
and quantitative research. Prepare your own Research Agenda following
the details in the table considering your Track. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track

TOPIC Common Course Preferences of SHS Completers
in a Rural Community
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Phenomenological Approach, Interview and
Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness among the senior high school
graduates of the value of their respective course not
only for their future but also for their community

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 RESEARCH AGENDA- TVL Track
TOPIC Level of Effectivity of TVL Offerings
TYPES OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Correlation and Evaluative, Interview and
Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide data as basis for the improvement and
enhancement of the TVL Offerings

B. Assessment
Below is an example of a research agenda of a research study.
Construct your own Research Agenda following the details in the table by
choosing either qualitative or quantitative research. Write on a separate sheet
of paper.

Areas of Interest Research Agenda

Topic/Issue COVID 19
Possible Title of the Study Implications of COVID19 in the
Philippines
Problem to be studied or discussed 1. What are the causes of COVID 19?
2. What are the effects of COVID 19 to
people, community and nation?
3. What are the possible interventions
of the government to serve the
people, community and nation?
Possible respondents At least 25 adults in the community aged
18 and above
Type of Research Qualitative Research
Research Method/Design Phenomenological Approach
Interview
Survey

Areas of Interest Research Agenda

Topic/Issue Effectivity of Social Media and Networking
Sites as Instruments for Business
Promotion
Possible Title of the Study Level of Effectivity of Social Media and
Networking Sites for Business Promotion

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 Problem to be studied or discussed 1. What are the effects of Social Media
to promote business?
2. What are possible businesses using
Social Media as an instrument for
business promotion?
3. What are the difficulties in using
Social Media as an instrument for
business promotion?
Possible respondents 200 adults with Online Business aged 20
above
Type of Research Quantitative Research
Research Method/Design Descriptive-Evaluative
Questionnaire and interview

IV. RUBRICS FOR SCORING

CRITERIA FOR RATING
Content of Details---------------------------------------------- 30
Completeness of Details------------------------------------- 30
Organization of Ideas----------------------------------------- 20
Data Presentation---------------------------------------------- 20
Total---------------------------------------------------------------100 points

V. REFLECTION/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
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VI. REFERENCES
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Essentials of the Research Plan. (2017). Ahrq.gov.
https://www.ahrq.gov/funding/process/grant-app-basics/esstplan.html
Organizing Your Research Plan | Boundless Writing. (2013). Lumenlearning.com.
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research-plan/
Practical Research 1 for Senior High School, Amadeo Pangilinan Cristobal, Jr., Ed.
D.,Maura Consolacion de la Cruz-Cristobal, Ed.D.p.19
https://ori.hhs.gov/basic-research-concepts-brc-introduction
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 https://www.wordtemplatesonline.net
How to Format an Academic Research Agenda (With 7 Free Templates)
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Cristobal, Jr. Amadeo P., Cristobal, Maura Consolacion D. (2017). Practical Research 1 for
Senior High School. Quezon City: C

Prepared by:
DEVIE A. BATANGOSO, Master Teacher I
Pamplona NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

Quality Assured by:

GILDA A. CASTAÑEDA, Principal I,
Homobono H. Gonzalez NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

ANGUSTIA P. ORAA, Principal I

Visita de Salog HS, SDO Cam. Sur

GEMMA A. REALO, Principal II

Don Mariano C. Veneracion NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

PRECIOSA R. DELA VEGA, EPS-I

SDO Cam. Sur

JEANETTE M. ROMBLON
EPS-English SDO Masbate City

Illustrator/Layout Artist:
MARY JANE S. SAN AGUSTIN, T-III
Fundado ES, SDO Cam. Sur

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V. ANSWER KEY
Task 1
TOPIC Effects on Academic Performance of Digital and Print Modules
TYPE OF RESEARCH Quantitative Research
POSSIBLE NUMBER OF 254 Grade 12 Academic and TVL Track students
RESPONDENTS

Task2
TOPIC OF ISSUE Students’ Difficulty in Modular Learning Delivery Modality
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS 1. What are the common difficulties of the Grade 12
students in Modular learning delivery Modality?
2. What are the effects of the difficulties encountered of
the Grade 12 students in their academic
performances?
3. What are the evident interventions of the institution on
the difficulties encountered by the Grade 12 students
in Modular Learning Delivery Modality?
TYPE OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research

Task 3
RESEARCH AGENDA- Academic Track
TOPIC Implications of COVID19 to the Mental and Emotional Health
of the Learners
TYPES OF RESEARCH Qualitative Research
METHODOLOGY Use Phenomenological Approach; Interview and Survey
Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness among the senior high school graduates
of the value of mental and emotional health amidst the
pandemic situation

B. Assessment

Areas of Interest Research Agenda- TVL Track

Topic/Issue Digital and Print Modules
Possible Title of the Study Effectiveness of Teachers using LDM digital and LDM print
Modules
Problem to be studied or 1. What are LDM digital practices observed by the
discussed institution?
2. What are the LDM print practices utilized by the
institution?
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 3. What is the level of effectiveness of LDM digital and
LDM print modules?
Possible respondents 554 Grade11 & 12 students
Type of Research Quantitative Research
Research Method/Design Likert Scale
Questionnaire
Survey
Descriptive-Evaluative

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