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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Quarter 1 - Module 3
Rectifying Research Misconduct
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Practical Research 1
Quarter 1 – Module 3 – Rectifying Research Misconduct

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 MODULE 3
g Research Misconduct (Describing the Characteristics, Processes, and Ethics o

Hello! It’s me again, Teacher Jill. Welcome to another journey to Practical

Research 1!

In the previous lesson you have learned what research is and its importance in
our daily life. As a young researcher, you probably think that research is hard.
It’s normal to think that way. Let’s face it--research is not an easy road but it is
one worth taking.

In this module you will learn the characteristics, processes and ethics of
research. At this point, you will know how research is done.

Specifically, at the end of this module, you should be able to describe the
characteristics, processes and ethics of research.

YOUR VOCABULARY BUILDER

As you work on this module you will encounter unfamiliar words. Look for the meaning of
those words and add it to your vocabulary bank. In the future, you can use these words in your
oral and written communication.

We’re Matched!

Directions: Match the words in Column A to its meaning in Column B. Do it on your

notebook.

Column A Column B

1. bias a. to have a strong and often unfair influence on

someone or something
2. strategy b. to create or make up in order to trick people
c. a detailed plan on how to do something
3. blueprint d. a careful plan or method for achieving a particular
goal usually over a long period of time
4. fabricate e. expressing a command in a forceful and confident way
5. imperative f. done in one’s free will without valuable
consideration or legal obligation

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 Congratulations. You have unlocked some new vocabulary words. Good luck on your next
task!

YOUR READINESS CHECK

Let’s Warm-Up

Directions: Read the sentences. Put a check (√ ) on the space before the number if you think that the
sentence is correct. Put a cross (X) if you think that it is not. Write your answers on your notebook.

1. Research must observe a step-by-step process.

2. The steps in conducting research are patterned.
3. The student-researcher must read literature related to the problem he or she is
studying.
4. The researcher must avoid listening to another researcher to have an objective view of his or
her study.
5. A person’s opinion is acceptable and considered as an answer to the questions asked by
the researcher.

YOUR INITIAL TASK

Mind Your Ethics

Directions: Read and analyze the article below and then answer the guide questions that follow. Write
your answers on a one whole sheet of paper.

Ethics in Qualitative Research

Ethical issues are present in any kind of research. The research process creates tension
between the aims of research to make generalizations for the good of others
and the rights of participants to maintain privacy. Ethics pertains to doing good and avoiding
harm. Harm can be prevented or reduced through the application of appropriate ethical principles.
Thus, the protection of human subjects or participants in any research study is imperative.

Violations of human rights in the name of scientific research have been among the
darkest events in history. From 1932-1972 more than 400 African American people who had
syphilis were deliberately left untreated to study the illness.
Although the Tuskegee syphilis study was sponsored by United States Public Health Service, the
disclosure of the 40-year study caused public outrage (Caplan, 1992).

Another example of unethical research is the experiment conducted between 1950-1952

in which more than 1,000 pregnant women were given diethylstilboestrol to prevent
miscarriages. These women were subject to a double-blind study without consent. Only 20 years
later, when the children of these women had high rates of cancer and other abnormalities did the
participants learn they were subjects of these experiments (Capron, 1989).

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The nature of ethical problems in qualitative research studies is subtle and different
compared to problems in quantitative research. For example, potential ethical conflicts exist in
regard to how a researcher gains access to a community group and the effects the researcher
may have on participants. The literature provides few examples of ethical issues in qualitative
health research. Punch (1994) claimed that one hardly ever hears of ethical failures in
qualitative research. However, Batchelor and Briggs (1994) claimed that the failure of
researchers to address ethical issues has resulted in those researchers being ill-prepared to cope
with the unpredictable nature of qualitative research.

Qualitative researchers focus their research on exploring, examining, and describing

people and their natural environments. Embedded in qualitative research are the concepts of
relationships and power between researchers and participants. The desire to participate in a
research study depends upon a participant’s willingness to share his or her experience. Nurse
researchers have to balance research principles as well as the well-being of clients (Ramos,
1989).

Qualitative health research is focused on the experiences of people in relation to health

and illness. Yet nurse researchers may find that their roles as researchers and as clinicians
may be in conflict. Qualitative studies are frequently conducted in settings involving the
participation of people in their everyday environments. Therefore, any research that includes
people requires an awareness of the ethical issues that may be derived from such interactions.
Ethics in health research includes appropriateness of the research design, the methodological
design, and the funding sources, as well as behaviors in reporting data. The purpose of this
paper is to show these and related ethical issues and ethical principles to be used in qualitative
research.

Source: Ethics in Qualitative Research by A. Orb, L. Eisenhauer, and D. Wynaden (2000)

Guide Questions

1. Based on the article, how will you define ethics in research?

2. Are the Tuskegee syphilis study and diethylstilboestrol study on pregnant women
unethical? Why?

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 3. If you were part of the research teams who conducted the research studies, what will you do
to correct the unethical aspect of the experiments?

Excellent! You did a good job on that task. This time, read “Your Guide” to know more about the characteristics, processes and

YOUR GUIDE

Characteristics of Research

1. Empirical- Research is based on direct experience or observation by the

researcher.

2. Logical-Research is based on valid procedures and principles.

3. Cyclical-Research is a cyclical process because it starts with a problem and ends with a
problem.

4. Analytical-Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering the data,

whether historical, descriptive, and experimental and case study.

5. Critical-Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.

6. Methodical- Research is conducted in a methodical manner without bias using

systematic method and procedures.
7. Replicability- The research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to enable
the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results.

Characteristics of the Researcher

1. Intellectual Curiosity-A researcher undertakes a deep thinking and inquiry of the

things and situations around him.

2. Prudence-The researcher is careful to conduct his research study at the right time and at
the right place wisely, efficiently, and economically.

3. Healthy Criticism-The researcher is always doubtful as to the truthfulness of the

results.

4. Intellectual Honesty-An intelligent researcher is honest to collect or gather data or facts

in order to arrive at honest results.
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5. Intellectual Creativity-A productive and resourceful investigator always creates new
researches.

The Research Process

Research is a process that requires patience and thought. There is no easy way to make
certain that you have exhausted every resource and found the best research. Research is more of
an art rather than a science. Below is a diagrammatic presentation of the steps taken when doing
research.

Define Research
Problem

Interpret and
Review the
Report Literature

Analyze Data Formulate the

Hypothesis

Collect Data Design

Research

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Step One: Define the Research Problem

The first step in research process is to develop a research question. This can be a
problem that needs to be solved or some piece of information that is missing about a
particular topic. Answering this question will be the focus of the research study.(Offord
Centre for Child Studies, 2017)

Step Two: Review the Literature

The researchers must now learn more about the topic they are investigating.
This not only provides important background information about the issue they are
researching., but it also tells them what other studies have already been conducted, how they
were designed, and what those studies found. In research, you often do not want to repeat old
studies, but rather add something new to the field. (Offord Centre for Child Studies,
2017;Cornell University Library,2016)

Step Three: Formulate the Hypothesis

The hypothesis is a clear statement of what is intended to be investigated. It should

be specified before research is conducted and openly stated in reporting the results.

Step Four: Design Research

The research design refers to the overall strategy that you choose to integrate the
different components of the study in a coherent and logical way, thereby, ensuring you will
effectively address the research problem; it constitutes the blueprint for the collection,
measurement, and analysis of data.

Step Five: Collect Data

The collection of data is a critical step in providing the information needed to answer
the research question. Every study includes the collection of some type of data-whether it is
from the literature or from subjects –to answer the research question. (Blankenship,
2010)Depending on the plan of the research, data can be collected in the form of words on a
survey , with a questionnaire, through observations, or from the literature.(Offord Centre for
Child Studies, 2017; Human Kinetics, 2017)

Step Six: Analyze Data

Analysis of data plays an important role in the achievement of research aim and
objectives. (Dudovskiy, 2016) Once the data have been collected , these must be analyzed in
order to answer the original research question.

Step Seven: Interpret and Report

In this final part, you will have to justify why you think that research aims and
objectives have been achieved. (Dudovskiy, 2016) Profread the paper you have created and
report the results. There are different ways to share the results of your research, among them is
by publication either in print or on the internet. Another is by sending or submitting the
research report to those persons concerned or stakeholders such as policy makers, government
officials, company or business executives, etc. Another way to share the results of your
research is through a colloquium where the researcher presents orally the research report to an
audience or to the public.

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Ethics of Research

Ethics generally is considered to deal with beliefs about what is right or wrong, proper
or improper, good or bad. According to a dictionary definition (Webster‘s 1968), to be ethical is
to conform to accepted professional practice.

Ethics should be applied in all stages of research from planning, to gathering of data, to
the analysis and interpretation and evaluation (oral examination) of the research.

Research ethics provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of research. In addition,
it educates and monitors scientists conducting research to ensure a high ethical standard. The
following is a general summary of some ethical principles:

Honesty:
Honestly report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status. Do not fabricate,
falsify, or misrepresent data.

Objectivity:
Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation, peer review,
personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of research.

Integrity:
Keep your promises and agreements; act with sincerity; strive for consistency of thought and
action.

Carefulness:
Avoid careless errors and negligence; carefully and critically examine your own work and the
work of your peers. Keep good records of research activities.

Openness:
Share data, results, ideas, tools, resources. Be open to criticism and new ideas.

Respect for Intellectual Property:

Honor patents, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property. Do not use unpublished
data, methods, or results without permission. Give credit where credit is due. Never plagiarize.

Confidentiality:
Protect confidential communications, such as papers or grants submitted for publication,
personnel records, trade or military secrets, and patient records.

Responsible Publication:
Publish in order to advance research and scholarship, not to advance just your own career.
Avoid wasteful and duplicative publication.

Responsible Mentoring:
Help to educate, mentor, and advise students. Promote their welfare and allow them to
 Social Responsibility:
Strive to promote social good and prevent or mitigate social harms through research, public
education, and advocacy.

Non-Discrimination:
Avoid discrimination against colleagues or students on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, or other
factors that are not related to their scientific competence and integrity.

Competence:
Maintain and improve your own professional competence and expertise through lifelong
education and learning; take steps to promote competence in science as a whole.

Legality:
Know and obey relevant laws and institutional and governmental policies.

Animal Care:
Show proper respect and care for animals when using them in research. Do not conduct
unnecessary or poorly designed animal experiments.

Human Subjects Protection:

When conducting research on human subjects, minimize harms and risks and maximize
benefits; respect human dignity, privacy, and autonomy.

Source:
What is Ethics in Research & Why is it Important? U.S. National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences

Research Misconducts

(a) Fabrication - making up data or results and recording or reporting them.

(b) Falsification - manipulating research materials, or changing or omitting data or results

such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record.

(c) Plagiarism - the appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results, or words
without giving appropriate credit.

Research misconduct does not include honest error or differences of opinion. Source:

Definition of Research Misconduct

The Office of Research Integrity, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines or R.A. 8293 contains provisions
regarding published works and copyright ownership. The term “published works” means works
which, with the consent of the authors, are made available to the public in such a way that these
works can be sourced from a place and time individually chosen by them.

Let’s see if you have learned something from that. Answer the following activities.
 YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS

Task 1: Check-Up

Directions: Put an “X” on the space before each statement that describes plagiarism. Write your
answers on a ½ sheet of paper.

1. Alex puts his name on a quotation of Dan Brown.

2. The author is Mulroney, Dermot but the reference of JC is Mulroney,
Demot.
3. After reading a selection, Ally correctly wrote the contents of the selection and
cited the author.
4. In Jenny’s project, she carefully expressed the ideas of the author and wrote
the author’s name.
5. Because of lack of time, Pauline omitted some of the important details from a source
in her thesis.

Task 2: 7 Steps

Directions: Identify the stage/step in the research process of the given scenario. Choose your
answers below. Write your answers on a 1/2 sheet of paper.

A. Step One: Define the Problem E. Step Five: Collect Data

B. Step Two: Review Literature F. Step Six: Analyze Data
C. Step Three: Formulate Hypothesis G. Step Seven: Interpret and Report
D. Step Four: Design Research Data
Scenario 1: Jessie distributed questionnaires to Grade 7 students who have been bullied and at
risk of dropping out.

Scenario 2: Bella shared her research findings to the Supreme Student Council so that they can help
to address the problem.

Scenario 3: Don was a victim of body shaming so he personally chose body shaming as his research topic.

Scenario 4: Kristine visited the municipal library to look for previous studies about the research
she’s working on.

Scenario 5: Cris decided to make a case study because he wanted to know the experiences of
typhoon Tisoy survivors and how they recover from the physical devastation and haunting memories
brought about by the typhoon.

Scenario 6: Val summarizes the data he collected. He interpreted the data and looked for
patterns, relationships and trends among the data.

Scenario 7: Rose has already her research title. She’s now making prediction of the outcome
of her study.
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Task 3: Correct Me if I’m Wrong

Directions: Determine the appropriate ethical action to address the unethical practices
described below. Write your answers on a one whole sheet of paper.

Unethical Practices Ethical Action

1. Joy, a TVL student, is planning to conduct

her first research on misbehavior of fellow
students inside the classroom. However, she
has no idea on the ethical guidelines in
conducting such research.

2. Jose was always absent and got addicted in

mobile legends. Though he’s an honor student,
he ranked last in the honor
roll. A qualitative research about Jose is
conducted without informing him.

3. Afraid not to graduate, Greg claimed the

research work of his classmate. He erased the
name of the original researcher and
placed his own.
4. A group of GAS students secretly chose
their adviser as the subject of their research.

5. In order to finish his data gathering for his

study, Rommel, the class valedictorian, forced
his friends to answer his
questionnaire.

Well done! You did an amazing job in accomplishing all your tasks. Now, we are going to sum up all that you have learned.

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 LET’S SUM IT UP

 The characteristics of research are empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical,

methodical and replicabilty.
 The research process is composed of seven steps:

 Define the Problem

 Review Literature
 Formulate Hypothesis
 Design Research
 Collect Data
 Analyze Data
 Interpret and Report Data

 Ethics in research promotes the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and credibility; helps ensure
researcher’s accountability; and builds public support for the study.
 Participants in research have the right to voluntary participation, informed consent,
freedom from risk of harm, confidentiality and anonymity.
 Plagiarism is the claiming of other works as one’s own work.
 The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines or R.A. 8293 contains provisions
regarding published works and copyright ownership.

If you would like to know more about the characteristics, processes and ethics of research, you may visit the links below:
 YOUR FINAL TASKS

Task 1: Fact Check

Directions: Identify what characteristic of research is being described in each item. Write the
letter opposite each number. Write your answers on a one whole sheet of paper.

A. Empirical C. Cyclical E. Critical G. Replicability

B. Logical D. Analytical F. Methodical
1. Research requires expertise and competence.
2. Research is based upon observable experience.
3. Research is guided by the rules of logical reasoning.
4. Research starts with a problem and ends with a problem.
5. Research procedures are repeated to arrive at a definite result.
6. Research attempts to find objective, unbiased solution to the
problem.
7. Research employs carefully designed procedures and rigorous
analysis.

Task 2: Can You Help?

Directions: List down reasons that drive people to commit research misconduct. Opposite the
reason suggest ways on how to prevent it. Write your answers on a one whole sheet of paper.

Reasons for Committing

Ways on How to Prevent It
Research Misconduct
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Exit Slips

Directions: On your notebook, reflect on the learning that you gained in this module by
completing the chart below.

I thought…

I learned…

Bravo! You did it! See you again in our next module.
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Answer Key
Vocabulary Builder Your Final Tasks

Task 1: Fact

Check
We’re Match 1. E
2. A
1. a 3. B
2. d 4. C
3. c 5. G
4. b 6. F
5. e

Your Readiness Check Task 2: Can You Help?

(Answers may vary.)
Let’s Warm-Up
1. √ Your Reflection/s
2. √
3. √ Exit Slips
4. X (Answers may vary.)
5. √

Your Initial Task

Mind Your Ethics

(Answers may

vary)

Your Discovery Tasks

Task 1: Check-Up
1. X
2.
3.
4.
5. X

Task 2: 7 Steps

Scenario 1: E
Scenario 2: G
Scenario 3: A
Scenario 4: B
Scenario 5: D
Scenario 6: F
Scenario 7: C

Task 3: Correct Me if I’m Wrong

(Answers may vary.)