Nature of Inquiry and Research
Nature of Inquiry and Research
Nature of Inquiry and Research
Practical Research 2
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Nature of Inquiry and Research
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Practical Research 2
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1- Module 1: Nature of Inquiry and Research
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Practical Research 2
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Nature of Inquiry and Research
MESSAGE TO EDUCATORS/PARENTS
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change
the world.” Nelson Mandela
For educators, you are now reading Practical Research 2: First Quarter
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 1 on “describe characteristics,
strengths and weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research. CS_RS12-Ia-c-
1” as stated in the K-12 Most Essential Learning Competencies.
This module is will help and guide you with the first competency that you
would be teaching in Practical Research 2. This module is composed of learning
activities that vary from simple- to- complex, to let your students explore more and to
master the given competency more effectively. Each part of this module is
specifically crafted taking into consideration the diverse Filipino learners and their
skills and abilities.
To you dear parents, who are tirelessly supporting our learners, this module is
also dedicated. It is believed that when parents are engaged in their children’s
school experiences, students are encouraged and motivated to not only finish their
school tasks, but also develop a lifelong love of learning because they know they can
expect family guidance and home support. Hence, this module can help you guide
your children in learning at home regardless of having the background knowledge for
the subject area or not. The activities and instructions stipulated in this module are
written meticulously to ensure that you, the parents, can still facilitate learning at the
comfort of your own home.
It is the hope of the writers of this module that you, the educators, as well as
you, the parents, will find this module of great assistance in your journey to
continuous learning education despite the struggles at hand.
IMPORTANT WORDS TO THE LEARNERS
“The youth is the hope of the nation,” Jose Rizal, our national hero is famously
quoted for this statement. He believes that you (the youth) are essential for the
progress and the success of our beloved country, The Philippines.
That is the reason why the Department of Education, headed by the ever
hands-on secretary, Leonor Magtolis Briones, ensures that education will continue in
all levels in the nation despite the threat of Covid-19 pandemic. Continuing education
becomes a solid foundation, a stability, and a greatest hope, that in the future
generations to come, lessons learned in this trying times of the pandemic will be
applied to better served this country.
The following icons are used for you to be guided in every part of the module.
The first part shows the Learning Competencies, the learning outcomes, and the skills needed to be developed
This part checks the prior knowledge about the lesson to be taken.
WHAT I KNOW
This part connects the previous lesson to the new lesson to be taken through an activity or
WHAT’S IN?
The new lesson is introduced in this part in a creative form. It can be through a song, a picture, a poem, an activit
WHAT’S NEW?
Necessary information is presented in this part for guidance and better understandin
WHAT IS IT?
Activity/iesareansweredheretotestthe knowledge and skills gained in this lesson.
WHAT’S MORE?
In this part, statement/s can be written to express the learning gleaned in this lesson
ASSESSMENT
This part assesses the mastery of the lesson presented in this module.
This part gives enrichment activities to enhance the skills in this lesson.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
This part contains the answers to all the activities in this module.
WHAT I DNTSOWEKRNKOEWYS?
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At the end of this module, you will find the References Section where all
reliable sources are arranged and listed for your guidance and future use.
1. Keep in mind that this module is the property of the government. You are not
to answer in this module but to use a different paper or notebook assigned by
your teacher as your answer sheet. Markings or writings are strictly not
allowed.
2. The lessons and activities in this module are arranged in a specific manner to
guide you in independent learning so it is not advisable to jump from one
activity to the other. It would be best if you will follow through with the different
parts of the module to ensure the best possible learning experience.
3. It is also important that you read the instructions carefully to give the correct
answers.
4. Finally, bear in mind that this is a home-based module, so you must answer it
on your own comfort while at home. You must uphold trustworthiness in
answering and checking your own work.
It is the hope of the writers that this module would be a very helpful tool in
facilitating independent learning to you to prepare you for a more competitive world
after high school. Though it is a great challenge, but we believe in your ability to be
resilient and to rise above your present situation. Soar High Senior!
This module is the first lesson to be tackled for the subject, Practical
Research 2, in which you are to develop the competency below. This module is
especially designed to make sure that you will be able to answer the activities and
skills appropriate for this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
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WHAT I KNOW
A. B. C. D. E.
F. G. H. I. J.
K. L. M. N. O.
RESEARCH
CORRELATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
SURVEY RESEARCH
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A. Opinion polls about the C. Describing the
positive and negative relationship between the
effects of Covid-19 incomes of the employees
pandemic to the Grade 12 with their work performance.
learners of Faith School.
D. Determining whether a
B. Effectiveness of computer-based ACT
Teaching Mathematics program has a positive
Using Conventional and effect on ACT test scores.
Modern Methods.
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Test II. Directions: From the given answers above, identify which ones about
quantitative research are described below. Write your answers on a
separate sheet.
WHAT’S NEW?
Directions: In this part of the module, you are going to do a Picture Analysis.
Look closely at the picture. Then answer the questions in a complete sentence
on a separate sheet of paper.
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Check your understanding:
2. What questions come to mind while you are looking at the image?
6-8. Choose one problem identified above and give at least three possible solutions.
9-11. Identify three agencies or three people that could give help or support in
solving the problem above.
12. Among the identified problems, which one is your top priority to be solved first
as a student?
13. What are the preliminary steps that you can do to solve the problem above?
14. What is the role of God or your spiritual life in solving the problem in number 12?
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WHAT IS IT?
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
putational techniques. It highlights numerical analysis of data hoping that the numbers yield unbiased results that can be g
CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Example: 1. The hours senior high school students spend in social media.
2. The condition of No back-riding Policy of motorcycles in the town
of Pag-asa
3. The effect of the shifting of classes to students and parents
matic investigation of the nature of relationships, or associations between and among variables without necessarily investig
Evaluation Research. This kind of research aims to assess the effects, impacts or outcomes of practices, policies, or prog
ather information from groups of people by selecting and studying samples chosen from a population. It may be done in var
thod to test cause-and-effect relationships under conditions controlled by the researcher. In this case an effort is made to d
Directions: Read carefully and understand each of the following scenarios and
identify the characteristics, strengths or weaknesses and the appropriate kind
of quantitative research to be used using the table below.
Scenario 1: Miko is conducting a research on how healthy the food is served during
recess in their school canteen. As he does his initial research, he found out that
the number of customers would reach approximately 2000 including the teachers
and some parents. The result of his research will be used during planning for
improvement of the school canteen that would be in three weeks’ time.
Scenario 2: Dina is a constant academic awardee since grade school. She is now in
college and wants to know if there is a relationship between academic
performance and sports engagement since she is a varsity volleyball player. As
she gathers more information about her research, she found another research
about the relationship between academic performance and working part-time
and used it as her reference. But as she goes through her research, she had
difficulty in her statistical computations, so she hired experts to help her out.
Scenario 3: Robi is one of the million citizens in the Philippines whose life got
affected by COVID-19. Since there are a lot of new protocols and rules imposed
by the government, Robi wants to know its impact to the people in his
community. He carefully crafted his questionnaires so that it would be easily
understood by his target respondents. He knows it would take a long time to
finish his research since he is targeting more than 40% of the population of his
community and his only means of collecting data is through social media. But he
knows that the result of his research would be a great help to his community.
2. SCENARIO
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5. SCENARIO
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WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?
Directions: Finish the sentences below according to how you understand the lesson
presented. Copy and answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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WHAT CAN I DO?
Characteristics:
Scenario 2
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Strength:
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Weakness:
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Kind of Qualitative Research:
Scenario 3 Characteristics:
Strength:
Weakness:
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ASSESSMENT
Test I. IDENTIFICATION.
Directions: Read the statements below. Give what is asked. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Test II. Directions: If you will go back to the part What’s New?, basing on your
top priority concern or problem, complete the information below. Write it on a
separate sheet of paper.
SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGES
TIME FRAME
RESOURCES NEEDED
RESPONDENTS
PROBLEM
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ANSWER KEYS
WHAT’S IN?
TEST I
Qualitative Quantitative
1. Subjective 1. Objective
2. Holistic 2. Particularistic
3. Inductive 3. Deductive
4. Exploratory 4. Conclusive
5. Verbal 5. Measurable
6.Purposive Sampling 6. Random Sampling
7.Hypotheses are 7. Hypotheses are tested
generated 8.Non-structured 8. Structured Data Gathering
Data Gathering Methods Methods
9. Process-oriented 9. Result-oriented
10. Words, pictures, and object analysis
10. Numerical Data Analysis
TEST II
1. Structured Data Gathering 6. Random Sampling
Methods 7. Conclusive
2. Numerical Data 8. Deductive
3. Hypotheses are tested 9. Particularistic
4. Result-oriented 10. Objective
5. Measurable
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WHAT’S
NEW? ANSWERS MAY VARY
WHAT’S MORE?
SCENARIOS/ KINDS OF
CHARAC-
SITUATIONS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES QUANTITATIVE
TERISTICS
RESEARCH
1. SCENARIO 1
NUMERICAL
Provides It may be
DATA
estimates of time
DESCRIPTIVE
population at consuming
LARGE
large. considering a
SAMPLE SIZES
large sample.
2. SCENARIO 2 Provides Statistical
results which computations
could be are complex CORRELATIONAL
REPLICABILITY condensed to for some.
statistics.
5. SCENARIO 5
CLEARLY The use of If not done
DEFINED statistical seriously, the
RESEARCH techniques data may be
facilitates incomplete SURVEY
QUESTIONS
sophisticated and
analyses. inaccurate
WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?
ASSESSMENT
TEST I 1. COSTLY
2. EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
3. LARGE SAMPLE SIZES
4. OBJECTIVE
5. DESCRIPTIVE RESESEARCH
TEST II 1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. A
10.
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