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The document discusses the definition and significance of research, emphasizing its role in daily life. It outlines the nature of inquiry, the difference between inquiry and research, and the systematic approach required for effective research. Additionally, it highlights how research aids in problem-solving, sharing information, and enhancing knowledge.

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Practical Research i Module 1

The document discusses the definition and significance of research, emphasizing its role in daily life. It outlines the nature of inquiry, the difference between inquiry and research, and the systematic approach required for effective research. Additionally, it highlights how research aids in problem-solving, sharing information, and enhancing knowledge.

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PRACTICAL RESEARCH I

ENGR. KEANU D. DISCARGA


DEFINE WHAT IS RESEARCH?
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANT OF
RESEARCH IN YOUR LIFE?
THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY
LIFE
• What is research?
• Nature of Inquiry
• Investigation and Immersion
• Difference Between Inquiry and
Research
• Purpose of Research
• Importance of Research in Daily Life
What comes to your
mind when you hear
the word research?
Copy 8 words in the box that are related to the
definition of research.

With the words that you chose and copy from the table,
construct your own definition of ‘Research’ consisting of
2-3 sentences.
What is Research?

1. Research is defined as the scientific investigation of


phenomena which includes collection, presentation,
analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an
individual‘s speculation with reality.
2. Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge
not on mere beliefs, guesses or theories.
3. In research a systematic and well-planned procedure
is required to meet the need in order that information
is acquired and evaluate its accuracy and
effectiveness.
4. It is a process of inquiring
Nature of Inquiry

1. Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information


or knowledge”. It is a problem solving technique.
2. The information and data pursued through
questioning begins with gathering by applying the
different human senses.
3. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth
till death.
4. Inquiry is synonymous with the word investigation.
Investigation and Immersion

Investigation has a deeper meaning compared to “inquiry”.


It is a systematic examination of a certain event or
phenomenon. Immersion is a process whereby a researcher
immerses (deeply involves) himself in the data gathering
activities and the data he has gathered is carefully read or
examined by him in detail. Combining the idea of “inquiry”,
“investigation” and “immersion”, the concept of “research”
comes in.
Difference between Inquiry and
Research
Inquiry is a term that is synonymous with the word
‘investigation’. When you inquire or investigate, you tend
to ask questions to probe or examine something to request
for truth, information, or knowledge. Research is systematic
and objective creation of knowledge systematic (with a
system or method, the scientific method), objective (no
bias, all angles presented), knowledge creation (a creative
process) .
Purpose of Research

To inform To prove
action a theory

To
augment
knowledg
e in a
study
Importance of Research in Daily
Life
Investigation
• Research directs us to inquire about the right information by
conducting further investigation of the actual condition. It leads us to be
cautious in giving results and findings by proving lies and supporting the
truth.
Solution to problems
• Research empowers us with knowledge and discovers new things and
issues in life. It helps us to solve problems in health, social issues,
business, technology, environment and etc.

Share information
• Research facilitates learning as an opportunity to share valuable
information to others as a way of recognizing various concerns for public
awareness
Get ½ sheet of yellow paper and answer
this question.

As a learner, what do you want to


research on? What are your
interests in life that you think might
be a good topic in research?

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