PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
NATURE OF
INQUIRY AND
RESEARCH
By Sheralyn R. Suniga
MELC:
Describes characteristics, strengths,
weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative
research.
CS_RS12-Ia-c-1
CHECKING OF
ASSIGNMENTS:
INQUIRY vs. RESEARCH
Sharing of answers in front of the
class
CHECKING OF ASSIGNMENTS:
INQUIRY
RESEARCH
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
• Research is defined as the scientific
investigation
includes
of
phenomena
collection,
which
presentation,
analysis and interpretation of facts that
lines an individual’s speculation with
reality.
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
• Solution to problems must be based on knowledge
not on mere beliefs, guesses or theories
• 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.
• It is a process of inquiring.
WHAT IS INQUIRY?
• Defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge.
The information is sought through questioning.
• The information and data pursued through questioning
begins with gathering by applying the different
human senses.
• Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till
death.
• Inquiry is synonymous with the word investigation.
INVESTIGATION AND IMMERSION
• INVESTIGATION is a systematic examination of
a certain event or phenomenon
• IMMERSION is a process whereby a researcher
immerses (deeply involve) himself in the data
gathering activities and the data he has
gathered is carefully read or examined by him
in detail.
ACTIVITY 1:
INQUIRY VS RESEARCH
Directions: Indicate whether the
following situations describe
INQUIRY or RESEARCH.
INQUIRY or RESEARCH
1. A person wants to know the occupant
of one condominium.
2. A student wants to know the
medicinal effects of guava leaves.
3. Mr Cruz wants to know the technique
to make his electric fan function
instantly.
INQUIRY or RESEARCH
4. Professor Gomez wants to discover
the impact of social networking on his
students’ learning abilities.
5. Aling Rosa wants to know the reason
behind the decrease of her sales for
the day
INQUIRY or RESEARCH
6. A business man wants to find out
which between these two marketing
strategies:
free
tasting
and
attractive packaging, could increase
daily sales.
INQUIRY or RESEARCH
7. Teacher Beatrice wants to
determine the effectiveness of
modular modality in her school.
8. Mikee wants to know the technique
to make her newly bought massage
chair instantly.
What do you understand about the saying:
"Change the way you look
at things and the things
you look at change."Wayne W. Dyver
PONDERING OF
THOUGHTS
Wayne Dyer said, “Change The Way You Look At Things
And The Things You Look At Change.” When you change
the way you see the world; when your intentions are
positive and powerful; when you search only for the good,
then your life transforms into the amazing adventure it
was designed to be.
ACTIVITY 2:
MIND
MAP
Think six (6) words that
defines or describes
QUANTITATVE RESEARCH
WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH?
• Expressing meaning through
numerals or a set of symbols
indicates specificity, particularity,
or exactness of something.
WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH?
• Makes you focus your mind on
specific things by means of
statistics that involve collection
and study of numercial data.
WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH?
• Seeks to find answers to
questions starting with how
many, how much, how long, to
what extent, and the like.
WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH?
• is a means for testing objective
theories
by
examining
the
relationship among variables.
WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH?
• The final written report has a set
structure
consisting
of
introduction, literature and theory,
mehods, results, and discussion
(Cresswell, 2008).
QUANTITATIVE
VS QUALITATIVE
STANDARD
Q UAL I TAT IVE
Q UANT I TAT I VE
Res e ar c her ’s
inv olm ent wit h t he
obj ec t or s u bjec t of
t he s t udy
Subjec t iv e;
s om et im es
per s onally
engaged
O bjec t iv e ;
inv olv e m ent
r es ear c her
Ex pr es s ion o f dat a,
dat a, ana ly s is , and
f indings
Ver bal lang u ag e
( wor ds , v is uals ,
objec t s )
Num er als , s t at is t ic s
Resear ch plan
Tak es plac e as
t he
r es ear c h
pr oc ee ds
gr adually
Plans all r es e ar c h
as pec t s
bef or e
c ollec t ing dat a
leas t
by t he
STANDARD
QUAL I TAT IVE
QUANT I TAT I VE
Behav i or
t owar d
r es e ar c h
aspect s/ condit ions
Des ir es t o
pr es er v e t he
nat ur al s et t ing
of r es ear c h
f eat ur es
Cont r ol
or
m ani pu lat ion
of
rese ar ch co ndit io n s
by t he r es ear c her
O bt aining k nowledge
M ult ipl e
met hods
Sc ient if ic m et hod
Pur pos e
M ak es
s oc ial
int erac t ions
under s t andable
Ev alua t es ob jec t iv e s
and ex amin es casue eff ec t r elat ions hips
STANDARD
Q UAL I TAT IVE
Dat a
ana ly s is
t ec hnique
T hem at ic c oadl
ways, compet ence bas ed
M at he m at ic al ly
m et hods
St y le
ex pr es s ion
P er s on al,
f or m alit y
I m per s ona l, s c ient if ic ,
or s y s t em at ic
Sampli ng
t ec hnique
of
lac k s
M or e
inc lide
to
pur pos iv e s a m plin g
or us e of chos e n
s am pl e s bas ed on
s om e c r it er ia
Q UANT I TAT I VE
bas e d
Ran do m samplin g
t he m os t pr ef er ed
as
STANDARD
Q UAL I TAT IVE
Q UANT I TAT I VE
Ment a l
sur vey
of r ealit y
Result s f rom social
int er ac t ions
Exist s in t h e p hysical
wor ld
objec t iv e des ir es
Rev e al ed by aut om a t ic
des c r i p t ions
of
c ir c um s t anc e s
or
c ondit ions
Caus e - eff ec t
r elat ions hips
Q UAL I TAT IV E
Q UANT I TAT I VE
T he
aim
of
qualit at i v e
ana ly s is
is
a
c om pl e t e
det ailed des c r ipt ion
I n qu ant it at iv e r e s ear c h , we
c las s if y f eat ur es , c ount t hem ,
and c o ns t r uc t s t at is tic al m o dels
in an a t t empt t o expl ain wh at is
obt ained .
T he de s ign e m er ges as t h e
s t udy unf olds
All as pec t s of t he s t udy ar e
caref ul ly desi gne d bef or e dat a
is c ollec t ed
Res er a c her
is
t he
gat her ing ins t r um ent
Res e ar c her
us es
t ools
(
ques t i o nna ir e s or eq uipm en t ) t o
c ollec t dat a
dat a
QUALITATIVE
QUANTITATIVE
Data is in th e form of
words
(interv iews 0, Data is in the form
pictur es
(video s)
or numbers and statistics
objects (artifacts)
Qualit ative dat a i s more
rich,
time
co nsumi ng,
an d less able t o b e
generalized .
of
Qua nt itative da t is more
efficie nt , abl e t t est
hyp ot hesis, b ut may miss
contextual data
Tend to use quantitative research if
your research problem requires you to:
• Measure variables
• Assess the impact of these variables on
an outcome
• Test theories or broad explanations
• Apply results to a large number of people
Activity 3:
Knowing the Difference
Directions: Each of the statements
describes either quantitative or
qualitative research
1. Places more emphasis on
the study of phenomena
from the perspective of
those who experience it.
2.Interested not only in
examining the phenomenon
but also its causes
2.Interested not only in
examining the phenomenon
but also its causes
3.Immerses oneself and
views
meaning
more
context-and time specific,
and in most cases, not
generalizable.
4.Attempts to remain
independent or detached
from the phenomena that
one studies.
5. Uses interpretative
frameworks
6.
Concerned
about
findings that can be
generalized.
7. The researcher believes
that the world is an objective
reality governed by the laws of
nature that can be understood
and measure.
8. A researcher survey
on the students' food
preference for the
school canteen.
9. Concerned about
numerical data.
10.
Attempts
to
understand experiences
and phenomenon.
What do you understand about the saying:
“Research is
creating new
knowledge”-Neil
Armstrong
The quote "Research is creating new
knowledge" refers to the inherent function
and transformative power of research. The
message behind this quote is that through the
process of research, we do not merely
uncover or discover pre-existing knowledge,
but we actively generate new insights and
understanding.
ASSIGNMENT
Directions:
In your notebook, identify the seven
(7) characteristics of quantitative
research
CHECKING OF
ASSIGNMENTS:
Seven (7) Characteristics of Research
Sharing of answers in front of the
class
SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
1. Empirical
Research is based on direct
experience or observation by the
researcher.
SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
2. Logical
Research is based on valid procedures
and principles.
SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
3. Cyclical
Research is a cyclical process because
it starts with a problem and ends with
a problem.
SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
4. Analytical
Research utilizes proven analytical
procedures in gathering the data, whether
historical, descriptive, and experimental
and case study.
SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
5. Critical:
Research exhibits careful and
precise judgment.
SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
6. Methodical
Research is conducted in a
methodical manner without bias using
systematic method and procedures.
SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF
RESEARCH
7. Replicability
The research design and procedures
are replicated or repeated to enable
the researcher to arrive at valid and
conclusive results
What do you understand about the saying:
“Research means you
don’t know but is
willing to find out.”Charles F. Kettering
The quote “Research means you don't know
but are willing to find out” by Charles F.
Kettering means that research is about
recognizing there are things you don’t know
and being eager to learn and discover the
answers. It highlights the importance of
curiosity and the willingness to seek new
knowledge.
Activity 4:
TRUE or FALSE.
Directions:
Write T if the statement is TRUE and F
if the statement is FALSE. Write your
answer in in your notebook.
TRUE or FALSE
1. Qualitative Research is a
form of research that uses
statistical data
as the
main source of knowledge.
TRUE or FALSE
2.Quantitative of research
focuses on the usage of
documents,
anecdotes, and
observations asa source of
data.
TRUE or FALSE
3. The
numbers
of
participants
in qualitative
arelarger &randomly selected
TRUE or FALSE
4. Quantitative data based on
precise measurements using
structured & validated datacollection instruments
TRUE or FALSE
4. When
it comes
to
qualitative research in viewing
human behavior are dynamic,
situational, social, andpersonal