PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

Quarter 3- Module 1: Nature of Inquiry and Research (Part 4)

Learning Objectives:
After going through this module, you are expected to be able to:
1. share research experiences and knowledge
2. explain the importance of research in daily life
3. describe characteristics, processes, and ethics of research
4. differentiate quantitative from qualitative research
5. provide examples of research in areas of interest (arts, humanities, sports, science, business, agriculture
and fisheries, information and communication technology, and social inquiry)

Lesson 4: The Kinds of Research Across Fields

Developing an interest in different kinds of research will help you look into something that affects
your personality or your life in some important way. If you are interested on a topic you are researching,
you will enjoy reading and learning about it. To define clearly the types of research in areas of interest you
want to embark, focus your scientific skills, your passion and ideas. It supports you to connect to your
career path. The examples of research in areas of interest will lead you to choose specific topic of your
research study which you will be exploring to create new knowledge.
I. Kinds of Research across Fields

Areas of Interest Description Example of Studies

Arts-Based Research Personal expression in various art forms is 1.The Role of Arts in Student
use as a primary mode of inquiry Achievement in Reading
2.How Classroom Artistic
Structure Motivates Learning
Research in Humanities Deals with human culture such as 1 Values Education in the Public
philosophy, religion, literature, linguistics Schools: Practices and Challenges
and history. 2. Children In-Conflict with the
It includes ancient and modern languages, Law: A Resolution and
human geography, laws, politics and other Intervention
social sciences.
Sports Research Intended for athletes to endure their 1. Student Involvement in
health and wellness goals through proven Athletics and their Academic
high-quality products. Performance
It helps the coaches and athletes to access 2.Sports and Fitness Support on
information and apply it to develop Students in Public Schools
programs and techniques in sports.
Science Research Discover laws, postulates theories that 1.Utilization of Garbage and
can explain natural or social phenomena. other Waste Resources as
Applies systematic and constructed Cleaning Materials
scientific method to obtain, analyze and 2.Making of COVID -19 Cure out
interpret data. of Heat Transfer
A strong and testable hypothesis is the
fundamental part of the scientific
research
Mathematics Research Provides mathematics mastery topics and 1.Student Difficulties in General
helps develops confidence and interest to Mathematics: Remediation and
solve more mathematical problems. Interventions
 It may also assist to find new methods to 2.A Systemic Approach to
simplify calculations. Changing Classroom Practices for
Enhancing Mathematics
Outcomes
Agriculture Research Improves productivity and quality of crops 1.Green Space in School: Social
irrigation, storage methods, effective farm and Environment Perspective
management and marketing of 2. Is Urban Gardening as a
agricultural resources. Source of Well-Being?
Agriculture is the backbone of the
economic system providing food, raw
material and employment opportunities.
Fisheries research Increase the productivity and 1.Finding a Future: Sustaining
management of fishery resources to Inland Fishery
provide food: protect and maintain 2.Fishing for Change: Fishery
different bodies of water for sustainable Policy in the Philippines
supply of aquatic resources
Information and Aim to adapt current technology 1.The Role of ICT in the New
Communication advancement which enhances Normal Education
Technology (ICT) development of resources. 2.Exploring the Interactive
Research Computer Simulation in Public
Schools
Business Research Acquire information in business to 1.Developing a Framework for
maximize the sales and profit. It aids Small Scale Business
business companies regulates which 2.Business Practices and
product or service is most profitable or in Strategies of Small Enterprises at
demand. Limketkai Mall
Social Science Research Finds solutions for human behavior 1.The Impact of COVID-19
gathering information about people and Pandemic on Employment
societies. Opportunities
2. Implementation of Enhanced
Community Quarantined in Low
Risk Area of Misamis.Oriental

Activity 1: Question and Answer

Directions: Answer the questions briefly.
1. What are those kinds of research across fields?
2. How do samples of research in different areas of interest help you in writing the research proposal?

Activity 2: Compare and Contrast

Direction: Choose two researches from the different areas of interest like those in the field of arts,
humanities, sports, science, mathematics, business, agriculture, fisheries, ICT and social science. Be able to
differentiate your chosen topics. Highlight their similarities and differences.
Activity 3: Assessment
Direction: For the following research titles, identify from which field it belongs to by choosing your
answers from the box below. Write only the letter as your answer.

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