Research II: Quarter 2 - Module 1: Using Research Instruments
Research II: Quarter 2 - Module 1: Using Research Instruments
Research II: Quarter 2 - Module 1: Using Research Instruments
Research II
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Using Research Instruments
Research II – Grade 10
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Quarter 2 – Module 1: Using Research Instruments
First Edition, 2020
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Research
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Using Research Instruments
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
This module isn't life-saver, but it might just save your confidence and sanity.
Whether you are enrolled as STEM student on a research method subject, or if you
find yourself having to conduct a modest piece of research as part of your study
program, learning about research methods is not easy. If you're in this situation this
is the module for you.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
This module was aimed at giving you enjoyable and meaningful learning
experiences at your own pace and time for guided and independent learning. You'll
be able to access the learning tool material when you're an involved learner.
After this module, you are expected to use appropriate tools/instrument for gathering
and collecting data.
Specifically, you should be able to:
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What I Know
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b. the logical link between the research instrument and the
objective
c. how well the instrument compares with the second assessment
at the same time
d. the degree to which the instrument can determine the outcome
7. A factor affecting reliability of a research instrument is __________.
a. phrasing of the questions
b. physical settings
c. the mood of the respondent
d. all of the above
8. All the following statements were advantages of focus groups EXCEPT
__________.
a. they provide access to a wide range of respondents
b. discussion allows ideas and opinions to be validated
c. they could generate a unified point of view
d. they help preserve confidentiality
9. A main method of data collection involving behavior analysis over a
period of time is ____________.
a. testing
b. observation
c. sampling
d. browsing
10. The type of research instrument used in studying 1000 people
interviewed face to face in shopping centers is __________.
a. questionnaire
b. observation
c. focus group
d. experimentation
II. True or False. Analyze the sentences comprehensively. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if not.
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Lesson
1 Data Collection
Both definitions indicate that data collection is one of the most critical stages
of the study. Data collection is a critical part of the research process in which
meticulous planning, hard work, patience, and perseverance are required to
objectively and systematically interpret the findings of the research being carried out.
Data collection begins with determining what kind of data is needed, followed by
selecting a sample from a particular population. After that, you must use a certain
instrument to collect the data from the sample selected (Kabir 2018).
(Winkinson, David & Birmingham 2003) suggest that all data collection aims
to capture the quality of the evidence that is then translated into rich data analysis
and to provide a convincing and credible answer to the questions that have been
raised. Irrespective of the field of study or preference for defining data (quantitative,
qualitative), accurate data collection is essential to maintaining the integrity of the
research. This part of the module deals with the types of data collected.
This module will help you have a better understanding of the Use of Research
Instruments and be able to write a systematic research.
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What’s In
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What’s New
Data is classified into two different categories: qualitative and quantitative.
Qualitative data
Quantitative data
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Activity #1: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data
I. Read the following examples and then decide if the example is qualitative or
quantitative. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
__________1. Light green color
__________2. 9 cm. long
__________3. Sour taste
__________4. Deafening sound
__________5. 15 kg mass
__________6. 8°C temperature
__________7. Dark room
__________8. 3mm wide
__________9. Stiff board
__________10. 3 flower cluster
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Lesson
2 Research Instruments
DESCRIPTION
INSTRUMENT
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3. a set of analytical methods that allow
results and findings to be generated.
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setting to check such reactions that can occur
in the research sample.
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Activity #2:
2. Interviews
3. Direct observations
experiments
4. Focus group
interviews/discussion
5. Case-studies
6. Content Analysis
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What is It
Activity #3
1. a. __________________________________
b. __________________________________
Applied c. __________________________________
2. a. __________________________________
b. __________________________________
Survey c. __________________________________
3. a. __________________________________
b. __________________________________
Case study c. __________________________________
4. a. __________________________________
Ethnographic e.g. b. __________________________________
correlational c. __________________________________
research
5. a. __________________________________
b. __________________________________
Historical c. __________________________________
6. a. __________________________________
b. __________________________________
Evaluation c. __________________________________
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What’s More
The questionnaire is the preferred method for many researchers and can also
provide a cheap and effective way to collect data in an organized and manageable
manner. It basically answers the question: How can you get personal information
about their opinions on particular subjects or issues?
Sample Questionnaire
Title
Introductory Statements
Question Answer
Open-Ended Questions:
Closing Statements:
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The interview is "a conversation that seeks to gather descriptions of the [life-
world] of the interviewee" about the interpretation of the meanings of the 'described
phenomena.' Interviews are not an easy option to do. The researcher needs to
orchestrate, direct, and control to varying degrees. Interviews 'involve a set of
situational assumptions and understandings which are not normally associated with
a casual conversation' (Alshenqeeti 2014).
Task #2: Imagine that you are on a project on a tectonic plate monitoring
device and you are about to interview a PHIVOLCS representative. Make an interview
sheet that determines the flow of your conversations. Refer to the example below for
your reference.
Research in _____________________________________________________________________
Name of Office:____________________________________________________________
Date of interview:__________________________________________________________
Q1.________________________________________________________________________
Q2. _______________________________________________________________________
Additional information:____________________________________________________
OUTRO:___________________________________________________________________
Thank you very much for your help with this research.
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A focus group is an informal conversation that is carefully organized and
moderated where one person's ideas bounce off another generating a chain reaction
of insightful discourse. It aims to discuss a particular subject in-depth, in a
comfortable setting, to generate a wide range of views, behaviors, feelings, or
experiences from a group of individuals who share some shared experience about the
aspect being studied. A focus group product is a specific source of qualitative
knowledge that provides insight into how people respond to an event or product.
Task #3: Draw on illustrative (concept map, etc.) examples from your
understanding of conducting research using focus groups as a means of data
collection tool.
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Observation is a data collection process in which researchers study a specific
area of research.
Task #4:
Look closely at the image below. Define settings on the lines given: where and
when (approximate time and place); Characterize the characters: people there or who
may be there. Write an intensive observation checklist.
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Task #5: Using Scientific Method, design an experiment (with the procedure) to
determine the number of holes in a sky flakes cracker without actually counting each
hole. The sample steps were presented below. You can use other steps in solving
the problem that you deemed applicable.
Step 1 Problem
Step 3 Options
Pros
Step 4 Evaluate Options
Cons
Step 5 Solution
Step 6 Evaluation
If you haven't completely achieved your goal – make changes to your chosen solution,
or go back to Steps 3 and 4 and select another potential solution.
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What I Have Learned
Given are the basic Research Instruments used in scientific study. Make a
brief description of each research instruments
INSTRUMENT
DESCRIPTION
Interviews
Direct
observations/experiments
Focus group
interviews/discussion
Case-studies
Content Analysis
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What I Can Do
Situation #1:
Lance Nathan stood outside a department store and ask many of the shoppers
if the product they bought was good.
Situation #2
Linus gave each of his classmates a random cookie. Some from a secret recipe
A and others were from secret recipe B. Then he observes which among his
classmate returned for another cookie.
Situation #3
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Assessment
Choices:
Questionnaire Interview Observation/Experimentation Survey
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III. Think of a situation where the following data collection instruments is applicable.
The first one is done for your reference. Write your answers in your answer sheets.
Survey
Interview
Content Analysis
Focus Group
Case Studies
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Additional Activities
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What is It:
Instruments - Types of Research Data Collection
What’s More:
1. Applied - Questionnaire, Interview and
observation. It depends on the student’s answer
Responses can be check by the research teacher.
2. Survey - Questionnaire, focus group
discussion, interview and observation.
3. Case study - Questionnaire, interview, focus
group discussion and observation.
4. Ethnographic e.g. correlational research -
Observation, questionnaire, focus group
discussion and interview Assessment:
5. Historical - Observation, focus group discussion I. Qualitative
and interview It answers How and Why? Additional
Captures emotion and opinion Activities:
6. Evaluation-Focus group discussion, interview Usually Nominal and Descriptive
and observation Quantitative - it depends
Usually requires calculations on the
7. Pure science - Experiment and observation
Numeric in nature answer of
8. Action - Questionnaire and interview II. the student
1. Survey
9. Longitudinal - Questionnaire, observation, focus 2. Interview
group discussion, interview and experiment in case 3. Interview
of pure science research. 4. Observation/experiment
5. Questionnaire
10. Exploratory - Questionnaire, observation and
III. Answer may vary
interview.
What’s In: What I
What I Can Do: Know:
I.
1. Survey, he did not assign What’s In: 1. Qualitative 1. D
shoppers to buy specific 2. Quantitative 2. C
item. Must ask question to I. 3. Qualitative 3. B
gather information needed. 1. Methodology 4. Qualitative 4. B
2. Experiment, randomly 2. Methodology 5. Quantitative 5. A
assigning who will receive 3. Introduction 6. Quantitative 6. B
different treatment (cookie 4. Results and 7. Qualitative 7. D
recipe) discussion 8. Quantitative 8. B
3. Survey, because of the huge 5. Results and 9. Quantitative 9. B
number of participants. discussion 10. Quantitative 10. A
II. Answer may Vary 11. True
III. Answer depends on 12. False
learners’ responses 13. True
Answer Key
References
Baggini, Julian, and Peter S Fosl. 2010. “Basic Tools for Argument.” The
Philosopher’s Toolkit, 1–41.
Kabir, Syed Muhammad. 2018. “Methods of Data Collection.” Basic Guidelines for
Research: An Introductory Approach for All Disciplines 14 (2): 109–10.
https://doi.org/10.5005/jp/books/13075_10.
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