PRACTICAL

RESEARCH 1
Joshua L. Vicente
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Overview of the subject:

PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 1
Subject Description:

This course
develops critical
thinking and
problem-solving
 Nature of
Inquiry and
Research
Objectives:
• Share research experiences and knowledge
• Explain the importance of research in daily life
• Describe characteristics, processes, and ethics of research
• Differentiates quantitative from qualitative research
• Provide examples of research in areas of interest (arts,
humanities, sports, science, business, agriculture and
fisheries, information and communication technology, and
social inquiry)
 Grade Components:
Written: 20%
Performance Task: 60%
Quarterly Assessment: 20%
Total: 100%
Think of a question...
How would you come up
with the solution?
 Research is one of the
ways to find answers to
your questions.
 Have you ever
conducted a
research before?
 Reflect on this:
“It is inquisitiveness that best defines
what we humans are all about. We ask
endless questions, the answers to
which often beg still further questions.
We embark on a lifetime’s search to
make sense of ourselves and the
world around us. It is curiosity that
drives brain growth.”
Questions for discussion
1. How would you figure out man’s life and
the world from now with man’s growing
passion for research?
2. How would you figure out man’s life and
the world in the past five centuries if no
research has ever been conducted?
3. Why should we be active consumers of
research
Research and its importance
Research is an activity designed
to provide answers to
questions, even simple ones that
relate to day-to-day activities.
Definition of Research
The word research is composed of two syllables,
re and search.
Re is a prefix meaning again, anew, over again.
Search (French “cherche”) is a verb meaning, to
examine closely and carefully, to test and try, or to
probe.
Thus, research means to search again.
Definition of Research
Research is the careful, systematic, patient
study and investigation in some field of
knowledge, undertaken to establish facts or
principles (Grinnell, 1993).
Research is a structured inquiry that utilizes
acceptable scientific methodology to solve
problems and create new knowledge that is
generally applicable.
Definition of Research
Research is
▪ Searching for a theory, for testing theory or for solving a
problem (Sevilla, 2000).
▪ A systematic, scientific process of gathering data for the
solution of a problem, for prediction, for the discovery of
truth, for invention, for the expansion and verification of
existing new knowledge, all for the preservation and
improvement of the quality of life (Salmorin, 2006).
▪ A diligent, systematic inquiry or study that validates and
refines existing knowledge and develops new knowledge
Definition of Research
In summary, research is
To search (verify existing knowledge, discover
new knowledge, create something new)
through systematic, logical, scientific,
organized process
geared towards improvement of man’s quality
of life.
Definition of Research
In other words, research is
an organized way of finding new ideas
from existing knowledge with the help of
useful tools that will lead to discover new
and useful concepts to improve the
quality of life.
Reflect on this:
“Research is to see what
everybody has seen, and to think
what nobody else has thought.”
~ Albert S. Gyorgyi
Purpose of research
1. For more explanation
2. For verifying truth (test or prove existing theory)
3. For generating discoveries/inventions (expansion
of knowledge/acquisition of new knowledge)
4. For solving problems (application of new
knowledge)
5. For advancing research expertise (professional
development
 Questions for discussion
Does problem solving differ from
research? Explain your answer in
three to five sentences only, with
concrete example/s.
Reflect on this…
As unknown unknown becomes
known, known unknowns
proliferate: The larger the island
of knowledge, the longer the
shoreline of wonder unknown.
Research characteristics and
processes
 Kerlinger’s characteristics of research
1. Systematic - Using a careful system or method;
presented or formulated as coherent body of ideas or
principles
2. Controlled - Steps are carefully planned not
manipulated.
3. Empirical - Research is based on direct
experience/observation by the researcher
4. Critical - Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
A higher level of confidence must be established.
 Other characteristics of research
1. Logical - Research is based on valid procedures and
principles; a scientific study is done in an orderly
manner so that the investigator has confidence on the
results.
2. Cyclical - Research is a cyclical process because it starts
with a problem and ends with a problem.
3. Analytical - Research utilizes proven analytical
procedures in gathering data, whether historical,
descriptive, experimental and case study.
 Other characteristics of research
4. Methodical - Research is conducted in a methodical
manner using systematic procedures.
5. Replicable - The research design and procedures can
be replicated/repeated to enable the researcher to
arrive at valid and conclusive results.
6. Objective - Research is free from bias.
7. Timely - Relevant and responsive to current
problems
 Qualities of a good researcher
1. Intellectual curiosity -A researcher undertakes deep thinking
and inquiry of the things, problems, and situations around
him.
2. Prudence - The researcher is careful to conduct his or her
research study at the right time and at the right place wisely,
efficiently, and economically. In other words, he or she
does the right thing at the right time.
3. Healthy criticism - The researcher is always doubtful as to
the truthfulness of the results.
 Qualities of a good researcher
4. Intellectually honesty -An intelligent researcher is
honest to collect or gather data or facts in order to
arrive at honest results.
5. Intellectual creativity -A productive and resourceful
investigator always creates new researches.
6. Social responsibility -A researcher finds ways to
improve on things, how to process surplus production of
crops, how to improve systems.
Qualities of a good researcher
Research-oriented
Efficient
Scientific
Effective
Active/Accurate
Resourceful
Creative/Curious
Honest
Economical
Responsible
Questions for discussion
Describe your experience in
conducting research. How did you
conduct the research? What
facilitated the conduct of the
research? What were the
difficulties you encountered?
Values of research to humanity
1. Research improves quality of life: Research
has led man to search for ways to improve
life.
2. Research improves instruction.
3. Research improves students’ achievements.
4. Research improves teacher’s competence.
5. Research satisfies man’s needs.
Values of research to humanity
6. Research reduces the burden of work.
7. Research has deep-seated psychological aspects.
8. Research improves the exportation of food
products.
9. Research responds to the economic recovery and
austerity measure of the country.
10.Research trains graduates to become responsive to
the economic development of the country globally.