ACTIVITY SHEETS IN PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
The Importance of Qualitative Research Across Fields of Inquiry
Name Name of Learner:
Grade Level:
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A. Background Information for Learners
The lesson is about qualitative research as an emerging area of inquiry that graces
through disciplines and subject matter. It delivers a detailed appreciation of the ways
people come to understand and achieve their daily life in particular situations. It
involves activities which can help the students to master the assigned competency.
B. Learning Competency with code
Illustrates the importance of qualitative research across fields. (CS_RS11-IIIb-2)
C. Directions/Instructions
After going through with this unit, you are expected to:
1. Read and follow each direction carefully.
2. Accomplish each activity for the mastery of competency.
3. Use the Learning Activity Sheets with care.
4. Always aim to get at least 80% of the total number of items given.
5. If you have any questions, contact, or see your teacher through
messenger or text
D. Exercises /Activities
INTRODUCTION
a. What I need to Know
After going through this unit, you are expected to:
a. Determine the importance of qualitative research across fields of
inquiry.
b. Differentiate hard sciences from soft sciences concerning research
studies.
c. Appreciate qualitative research across fields of inquiry by various
viewpoints.
b. What’s New?
Activity 1: “Check it Out”
A. Directions: Read with understanding each of the following
statements. Then check (/) the column that represents your answer in
the given statement.
Statements Agree Disagree
1. Reasons happen in just one field of knowledge.
2. All research types apply to all data collecting techniques.
3. The mixed method of research happens only in a
quantitative research.
4. The scientific approach can be used in the hard
sciences.
5. The naturalistic approach focuses on discovering the
real concept behind people’s lifestyles and social relations.
DEVELOPMENT
a. What I Know
Activity 2: “True or False”
Directions: Understand well the following statements. Write TRUE if the statement is correct,
FALSE if otherwise.
_1. Research studies happens in any field of knowledge.
_2. Scientific approach expresses and records your findings qualitatively.
_3. Triangulation or mixed method enhances accuracy and interpretation.
_4. Naturalistic approach is people oriented.
_5. A qualitative research is exclusive to both hard and soft sciences.
_6. Soft science studies human behavior in a scientific manner.
7. The scientific approach gives stress to measurable and observable facts instead of
personal views, feelings, or attitudes.
8. All research types apply to all data collecting techniques.
9. Reasons happens in just one field of knowledge.
10. Past events in a person’s life are the focus of triangulation
Activity 3: “Hard vs Soft Sciences”
Directions: Analyze and categorize the given research topic inside the triangle representing
the science under which such chosen topic is researchable. Write
only the number of the topic inside the triangle.
Research Topics
1. Iron Contents of Oregano Plants
2. Aling Bebs: A Filipino Centenarian
3. Electrical Wirings of a Japanese Car
4. Microorganisms in a Canal
5. Parents’ Views About the K–12Curriculum
6. St. Joseph’s Grade 8 Teachers’ Questioning Techniques
7. Medicinal Elements of Guava Leaves
8. Historical Development of Filipino Novels in English
9. Muslim Wedding Rites
10. The Nature of Ebola Virus
Activity 4: “Importance of Research”
Direction. Given the following research topics, name the specific subject on each
topic and give the importance on researching such topic in a person’s day to day life.
The first one is done for you.
1. Nutrient Contents of Spices and Herbs
2. Juan dela Cruz: A Filipino Inventor
3. Parents Views About the New Normal Education
4. Body Parts of a Korean Car
5. Bacteria in a Food
6. SHS Learners Study Habits
7. Medicinal Elements of Lemon Leaves
8. History Development of Asian Novels
9. Higa-onon Wedding Rites
10. The Nature of Corona Virus Disease
Topics Subject Importance of the Research
1 Spices and Herbs To know its nutrient content use as medicine.
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Activity 5: “Search it right”
Directions: Ask somebody who is already done with research work or is currently
conducting a research study. Ask the details of the study and tabulate the your
interview.
1. Title
2. Method of research (data gathering and analysis)
3. Subject Area or areas of interest where the study belongs.
4. The importance of the research work.
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Activity 6: “My views”
Directions: The learners will state their views on the qualitative research across fields of
inquiry and why is it important. They will present their answers in various viewpoints in terms of:
Sample: Health issues: Through qualitative research, we understand how HIV patient go through
bodily changes, etc.
Social ____________________________________________________________________
Economical________________________________________________________________
Political___________________________________________________________________
A. Guide Questions
Activity 7: “Question and Answer”
Directions: Respond to the following guide questions.
1. Can you figure out the importance of qualitative research? Organize
your ideas by presenting three important functions of qualitative
research.
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2. How do you inquire about data in a certain field of study? Write your
top three methods when collecting data and describe each.
Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem
Most Essential Learning Competencies
Designs a research project related to daily life; (CS_RS11-IIIce-1), Writes a research title;
(CS_RS11- IIIce-2), Provides justifications/reasons for conducting the research;
(CS_RS11-IIIce- 3), States research questions. (CS_RS11-IIIce-4), Indicates scope and
delimitation of research; (CS_RS11-IIIce-5), Cites benefits and beneficiaries of research;
(CS_RS11-IIIce-6) and Presents written statement of the problem. (CS_RS11-IIIce-7)
Activity 1. Research Titles
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers in your activity sheet.
1. Too broad topics will lead you to nowhere, specific ones give you the
clear intent of your study. Which one is an example of a specific topic?
a. Lack of Self- Confidence
b. Covid -19 Virus
c. Corona Virus, Causes, Prevention, Treatment, and Care
d. Mental illness
2. Which is the correct qualitative research title?
a. Mental Exhaustion Experienced by Senior High School Students
in the New Normal Education Structure
b. Understanding Senior High School Teachers’ Struggles in The New
Normal Education
c. The Lived Experiences Street Children during Pandemic
d. None of the Above
e. All of the above
3. What is wrong with this proposed research topics,“ Religious freedom,”
Same-Sex Marriage”
a. It’s vague
b. It’s highly technical
c. It’s controversial
d. It’s hard to investigate
4. Which one is not a good characteristic of a qualitative research title?
a. Replicable
b. Interesting
c. Feasible
d. Relevant
Activity 2. Justifications/reasons for conducting the research
Directions: Write four justifications/reasons why research must be conducted. Place your
answers on the graphics below:
Activity 3. Stating Research Questions and Presents Statement of the Problem
Directions: Write the TRUE if the statement is correct otherwise, change the underlined word
to make it correct.
9. To understand how to construct your quantitative research question, you
must start by choosing the kind of quantitative research question you are
aiming to create.
10. Quantitative research questions seek out to explore or describe phenomena.
11. Qualitative research questions frequently ask just about lived
experiences, personal experiences, understanding, meaning, and stories.
12. Qualitative research questions can change over the course of the research
study.
13. As the researcher benefits from the replies of the observer, it is usual for
the focus of the inquiry to shift.
14. A statement of the problem is utilized in research work as an assertion
that defines the problem addressed by a study.
15. A good research problem must focus on an existing disparity in knowledge
in the field and lead to further research.
Activity 4. Indicating Scope and Delimitation of Research
Directions: Based on your proposed research title, supply the necessary details in the
tables to be able to come up with a comprehensive Scope and Delimitation of your study.
Then, write in paragraph form the Scope and Delimitation of your study inside the box, or
you may use a separate sheet of paper. (10 pts.)
The topic of investigation and the variables
included
The venue or the setting of the research.
The time frame by which the study was
conducted
The general objective of the research
The subject of the study, the population, and
sampling
The type of research utilized, the
methodology, and the research instrument
The certain variables which were not included
in the research
Scope and
Delimitation
Activity 5. Citing Benefits and Beneficiaries of Research
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers in your activity sheet.
26. The significance of the study is three-fold: benefits, beneficiaries and
benefactors.
a. True, these three have been the prime movers of research ever since.
b. True, it takes the three of them for your research to be easily
conducted.
c. False, only the beneficiaries (receivers) and the benefactors
(sponsors) are given credit in this section of the paper.
d. False, only benefits, and beneficiaries are indicated in the
significance of the study.
27. Which of the following are examples of beneficiaries in research?
a. Advertising agencies who could apply the proposed new-normal
marketing strategies
b. Lawmakers who could refer to the views of the respondents
about the old jeepney phase-out
c. Future researchers who could plagiarize the content of a published
study
d. Engineers who could rely on the discovered organic compositions of
bioplastics
28. Who is the best and most appropriate beneficiaries of research
conducted in the field of public transportation?
a. Persons with disabilities, students, pregnant women
b. Drivers, students, and future researchers
c. Gasoline companies, car painters, automotive workers
d. Drivers, lawmakers, passengers
29. Which of the following is not a benefit from a conducted study?
a. Designing ergonomically invented tools and equipment
b. Regressing the economy
c. Innovating pedagogy or classroom instruction
d. Discovering artifacts
30. This is the importance of the proposed study in individuals and society.
a. statement of the problem
b. significance of the study
c. scope and delimitation
d. background of the study
