The Purpose of

Research
 Warm Up!

Think-Group-Share

1. Share with three issues or events that you are curious about
in your community.
2. These issues must be ones that you cannot easily find the
details or explanation of in any reference, whether in print or
online.
3. Share your answers in class.
 Objectives

● explain the purpose of research;

● determine the types of research questions, and
● identify the main approaches to conducting
research.
 Vocabulary Words
quasi (adjective) - in resemblance of verify (verb) - to establish accuracy of
1 something 2 something
Researchers verify information first
They are representing a quasi
corporation, and that makes us doubt before including it in their paper.
their intention.
standardized (adjective) - consistently
3 conforms to a set of rules
Students take standardized tests every
4 valid (adjective) - effective to use
A test must be valid in order to get
accurate results.
year.

reliable (adjective) - gives the same

5 results in a series of trials
Aside from validity, researchers also verify if
the tool for the research is reliable.
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Research

● the collection of information about a particular subject

● studious inquiry or examination

Types of Research Questions

● Conceptual question - Research that answers this kind of

question helps its readers to understand the subject better.
● Practical question - Research that answers this kind of question
offers or gives its readers information on how to address or fix a
problem.
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Main Approaches to Conducting Research

Qualitative approach
● main purpose: to understand and interpret social
interactions
● focuses on a small group whose subjects are not
randomly selected
● data gathering: focus group discussion, interview each
participant, participate or observe in the discussion
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Main Approaches to Conducting Research

Quantitative approach
● main purpose: to test hypotheses, analyze causes and
effects, and make predictions
● randomly selects subjects from a large group
● data gathering: surveys (e.g., online and paper
surveys), telephone interviews, and online polls
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Three Research Approaches

Adapted from John W. Creswell (2014)

Effects of the Integrated Listening Model on the

Listening Comprehension of Junior High School
Students
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Guide Questions:

1. What is the topic of the study? Cite details to justify your

answer.
2. How does the researcher plan to gather data in the study?
3. What types of research questions are used in the study?
Explain your answer.
4. What research approach is employed in the study? Explain
your answer.
5. How would you describe the language and tone of the
researcher in the study?
Essential Question

Why is research important in any field of study?

 Drills

Conceptual Questions vs. Practical Questions

Identify the type of research question. Write C if it is a conceptual
question and P if it is a practical question.

1. What are the factors that lead to the death of a language?

2. How can memes help in expressing one’s self?
3. Which proposal is the best solution in bridging the gender
gap?
4. How effective are frogs in preventing dengue?
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5. How can changing coding schemes help in solving the heavy

traffic situation on EDSA?
6. How does a student’s home environment affect his or her
behavior in school?
7. What influences students’ decision making?
8. How does a growth mindset affect a students’ concept of the
self?
9. How do educators perceive social-emotional learning?
10. How can creative journaling help people with trauma?
 Drills
Preliminary Writing
1. Think of one social issue that you want to learn more
about.
2. Create three research questions about your topic and
explain what type of research approach is the most
applicable if you will conduct a study about your chosen
social issue.
3. You must write your answers in an essay with 300 to 400
words.
4. Your essay will be graded based on the rubric on the next
slides.
 Drills

Criteria Beginning Developing Accomplished Score

(1 point) (2–3 points) (4–5 points)
Content/ The essay has no clear The essay has a clear The essay has a clear
Substance introduction, body, and introduction, body, and introduction, body, and
conclusion. The content conclusion. The content conclusion. The content
does not show shows adequate shows a deep
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
different research different research different research
approaches and types of approaches and types of approaches and types of
research questions. research questions; research questions.
however, some points are
confusing.
Organization There is no logical and There is a logical and There is a logical and
smooth transition from smooth transition from one smooth transition from
one idea to another. idea to another although it idea to another.
Transitional devices are can still be improved. Some Transitional devices are
either ineffectively used or transitional devices are effectively used in the
are not used at all. effectively used in the essay. essay.
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Criteria Beginning Developing Accomplished Score

(1 point) (2–3 points) (4–5 points)
Unity Most of the sentences and Some sentences and All the sentences and
paragraphs are incoherent. paragraphs are coherent. paragraphs are
coherent.
Language There are seven or more There are four to six errors There are three or fewer
errors in spelling, in spelling, mechanics, errors in spelling,
mechanics, grammar, and grammar, and word choice. mechanics, grammar,
word choice. The essay is The essay is easy to and word choice. The
difficult to understand. understand. essay is easy to
understand.
Score:
 Values Integration

The Philippine government allocates billions of pesos

every year for our research and development institutes.
Why do you think it is essential? How can research help
the growth and development of our country?
 Synthesis
Learn, Relearn, Unlearn

1. Form groups of three.

2. Accomplish the table below.
3. Share your answers in class.
What new research concepts What research concept did What research concepts do
did you learn? you have to relearn? you need to unlearn?
 Assignment

1. Look for one problem cited/explained in a news article.

2. Write a short essay on how you are going to use
research to find a solution for the said problem.
Criteria Beginning Developing Accomplished Score
(1 point) (2–3 points) (4–5 points)
Content/ The essay has no clear The essay has a clear The essay has a clear
Substance introduction, body, and introduction, body, and introduction, body, and
conclusion. The content conclusion. The content conclusion. The content
does not show shows adequate shows a deep
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
different research different research different research
approaches and types of approaches and types of approaches and types of
research questions. research questions; research questions.
however, some points are
confusing.
Organization There is no logical and There is a logical and There is a logical and
smooth transition from smooth transition from one smooth transition from
one idea to another. idea to another although it idea to another.
Transitional devices are can still be improved. Some Transitional devices are
either ineffectively used or transitional devices are effectively used in the
are not used at all. effectively used in the essay. essay.
Criteria Beginning Developing Accomplished Score
(1 point) (2–3 points) (4–5 points)
Unity Most of the sentences and Some sentences and All the sentences and
paragraphs are incoherent. paragraphs are coherent. paragraphs are
coherent.
Language There are seven or more There are four to six errors There are three or fewer
errors in spelling, in spelling, mechanics, errors in spelling,
mechanics, grammar, and grammar, and word choice. mechanics, grammar,
word choice. The essay is The essay is easy to and word choice. The
difficult to understand. understand. essay is easy to
understand.
Score: