Practical Research 1

Nature of Inquiry and

Research
 Practical Research 1 – Senior High School
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Nature of Inquiry and Research
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 What I Need to Know

Introduction

Nowadays society has many forms of problems that require solutions. These solutions must
be based on facts, valid investigations, experiences and not just on mere beliefs and suggestions.
Indeed, to attain such knowledge and accuracy, a systematic procedure and well-planned research are
required.
Research is a process of inquiring about the solution to the problem, collecting data, and
logically evaluating information. To develop good research, one must investigate reliable information.
In this lesson, you will conduct research with a vision to seek information and solution to a
problem. You will look for an in-depth evaluation of everything that is needed in the research.

Learning Objectives:

After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

a. define what is research (CS_RS11-IIIa-1);
b. give the importance of research in daily life (CS_RS11-IIIa-2);
c. enumerate the characteristics, processes, and ethics of research (CS_RS11- IIIa-3);
d. differentiate Quantitative from Qualitative Research (CS_RS11-IIIa-4); and
e. provide examples of research in the area of interest (CS_RS11-IIIa-5).

What I Know

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter that corresponds to your answer on the
blank.

1. It is a systematic inquiry that describes, explains, predicts, and controls the observed
phenomenon.
A. Research B. Action Plan C. Thesis D. Case Study

2. It is a process of naturalistic inquiry that seeks an in-depth understanding of social

phenomena within their natural setting.
A. Qualitative Research C. Variables
B. Quantitative Research D. Hypothesis

3. It is a structured way of collecting and analyzing data obtained from different sources.
A. Hypothesis C. Variables
B. Quantitative Research D. Qualitative Research

4. It is a process that answers what is the problem and why it should be studied.
A. Formulating Hypothesis C. Identifying Problems
B. Review of Related Literature D. Analyzing the Data

5. It is a process that answers what the finding in relation to the hypothesis is.
A. Drawing conclusion C. Interpreting Data
B. Data Analysis D. Formulating Hypothesis

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6. It is a process that answers what information is already available.
A. Review of Related Literature C. Interpreting Data
B. Sampling D. Data Analysis

7. It is a process that answers how to identify or select your respondents.

A. Sampling C. Review of Related Literature
B. Data Analysis D. Interpreting Data

8. It is a characteristic of research that is based on direct experience or observation by the

researcher.
A. Objective C. Controlled
B. Systematic D. Empirical

9. It is a characteristic of a research that follows orderly and sequential procedures, based on valid
procedure and principle.
A. Systematic C. Original Work
B. Objective D. Analytical

10. It is a characteristic of research that is unbiased and logical.

A. Objective C. Analytical
B. Original Work D. Empirical

11. It is a characteristic of research that searches for facts, answers question and solves
problems.
A. Systematic C. Objective
B. Employs Hypothesis D. Empirical

12. It is an ethics of research which keeps promises and agreements.

A. Honesty C. Integrity
B. Objectivity D. Openness

13. It is an ethics of research that gives proper acknowledgment or credit to all researchers.
A. Intellectual Property C. Social Responsible
B. Responsible Mentoring D. Confidentiality
14. This type of research is a purely direct application but expanding the nature of
understanding about the problem.
A. Applied Research C. Thesis
B. Case Study D. Basic Research
15. It is a type of research that needs to answer a specific question. It teaches and provides
validation in order to apply to the real setting.
A. Applied Research C. Thesis
B. Case Study D. Basic Research

END OF THE PRE-TEST

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 Lesson
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN
1 DAILY LIFE

What’s New

Directions: Complete the concept map by writing words associated with the middle word.

Reseach

What Is It

What is RESEARCH?

Research is an organized investigation and study of materials and sources to create facts and
reach new inferences. Research has come up with developing appropriate solutions to improve the
individual’s quality of life. Although it may take place in a different setting and may use different
methods, scientific research is universally a systematic and objective search for reliable knowledge
(Walker, 2010).

Research is a verified approach of thinking and employing legalized instruments and steps to
obtain a more adequate solution to a problem that is otherwise impossible to address under ordinary
means (Crawford, as cited by Alcantara & Espina, 1995).

In most cases, research helps society to answer the WHAT and HOW questions. It must be a
proper investigation and should reach a valid conclusion that would facilitate the finding of answers
to the questions. Some of these questions are: How can research affect society? What is the impact of
the research to daily life?

Research can be categorized into two:

Basic Research This is the type of research that is a purely direct
application but increasing the nature of understanding
about the problem. It develops the scientific theories to
be more understandable to the
readers.

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 Applied Research It is a type of research that needs an answer to a
specific question. It provides solutions and validation
in order to apply to the real setting.

What’s More

Directions: Arrange the scrambled words properly to form a logical sentence.

1. answer to a specific question is a type of research applied research that needs

2. is a type of research that is purely direct application but expanding the
nature of understanding basic research

Your answers:
1.

2.

What I Have Learned

This part of the module, you will brush up on your knowledge of the lesson by filling in the
blanks below

Research is

Give at least two (2) importance of research.

1.
2.

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