GSCNHSSHS PR2Q2Mod5
GSCNHSSHS PR2Q2Mod5
Practical
Research 2
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Collecting Data Using
Appropriate Instruments
SELF-LEARNING MODULE
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Practical
Research 2
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Collecting Data Using
Appropriate Instruments
SELF-LEARNING MODULE
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What I Need to Know
This module sets out various methods for gathering important data of a
research project. It is important to note that the methods in collecting data may
depend on the research design employed. The selection of instruments that will be
used to collect data is a crucial step in the research process. Therefore, it is
important to decide the instrument for data collection because research is carried
out in different ways and for different purposes. The objective behind choosing an
appropriate data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to
lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that
have been posed.
What I Know
Checklist Test
Directions: Tick the column that best describes your ability to collect, process, and
interpret data. Answer this section as honestly as possible.
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techniques when analyzing
quantitative data.
Align the content of your
instruments with your research
objectives.
Pilot – test your instrument before
using it in actual data gathering.
TOTAL
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Lesson
Collecting Data Using
5 Appropriate Instruments
There is a bunch of underlying reasons for collecting data, especially for a
researcher. Walking you through them, here are a few reasons. A key reason for
collecting data using appropriate instrument, be it through quantitative or
qualitative method, is to ensure that the integrity of the research question is indeed
maintained. To minimize the risk of errors in decision making, it is important that
accurate data is collected so that the researcher doesn't make uninformed
decisions. Data collection saves the researcher time and funds that would
otherwise be misspent without a deeper understanding of the topic or subject
matter.
Essentially, the researcher must ensure that the instrument chosen is valid
and reliable. The validity and reliability of any research project depends to a large
extent on the appropriateness of the instruments. Whatever procedure one uses to
collect data, it must be critically examined to check the extent to which it is likely
to give you the expected results.
What’s In
Before you proceed, answer the activity to see how much you know about
construction of the instrument to be used and establishing its validity and
reliability.
Directions: Match the methodology scenarios in column A with the types of validity
in column B. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer on a sheet of paper.
Column A Column B
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between the first and second administrations
of the same IQ test.
4. The IQ test was free from grammatical and D. Face validity
typographical errors.
5. Versions A and B of the IQ test revealed E. Criterion Validity
a 0.91 coefficient value
6. The speaking task involved an unplanned F. test – retest reliability
speaking performance.
7. The IQ test has been proven to predict G. equivalent forms reliability
the writing skills and adult learners.
What’s New
In the previous module, you have learned that instruments are tools to
gather data for a particular research topic. The data that you will collect should be
able to answer the question you posed in the Statement of the Problem and the
instrument should establish its validity and reliability before using it. Data
collection is an activity that allows the researcher to obtain relevant information
regarding the specified research questions or objectives. Thus, data collection is
performed through utilizing instruments which the researcher has developed or
adopted for the study. After validating the instrument to be used in collecting, let
us now plan how to collect the data.
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What is It
There are various types of instruments you may use to collect data for
evaluation. The choice of appropriate instruments depends on the type of data to be
collected, the question to be answered, the time frame and the resources. The
method of data collection should not only be appropriate but also effective. Each
has its advantages and disadvantages and as a researcher you should be able to
identify when it is appropriate to employ each of the data collection instruments
and what procedures to follow.
Now that you have learned the important factors to consider in developing
your research instruments, you can now plan the steps you will take in your actual
data gathering.
In planning for the collection of data, the researcher should take into
consideration the people who will participate in the study, the finances required,
and schedule, among others. Consider also some prerequisites to collect data.
Prerequisites for Data Collection
Before you start getting information from your respondents, Kumar (1996)
shares that it is important that you make sure of their:
*Motivation to share the required information – it is important for
respondents to be willing to give the information you need. For this to happen, you
need to do everything you can to motivate them by explaining clearly the objectives
and importance of the study.
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confidentiality of certain information about the participants and their responses.
Select and screen the population using appropriate sampling techniques.
Administer the instruments, and implement the intervention or treatment, if
applicable. The date of administration of the questionnaire, the retrieval of the
research instrument, and the percentage return of the questionnaire must be
stated. As much as possible, utilize triangulation in your method. Triangulation
is a technique for validating data using two or more sources or methods. After
collecting the questionnaire, immediately encode or transcribe and archive your
data. Later, examine and analyze your data using appropriate statistical tools.
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Aside from using an informed consent form, here are some of the
ethical guidelines during the data collection stage of your study:
1. Inform the participants that they have the right to refuse to participate
in the study.
2. Guarantee the participants that all information that will be gathered
shall be treated with utmost confidentiality, and that their anonymity
shall be preserved.
3. Secure your data in a way that will keep them from being assessed by
persons not involved in the study.
4. In case you decide to give a token to the participants, be sure that it is
reasonable. This means that the token must not cause undue influence on
the participant’s behavior throughout the data – collection procedure.
1. Observation
Observation is more frequently used in qualitative research, it is also
used in quantitative research particularly when the characteristics being
observed is quantitative in nature. These characteristics include length,
width, height, volume, area, temperature, cost levels, age, time, and speed.
In addition, observation is used as quantitative research when assessing
performances. In such instances, the observer uses a rubric or a rating scale
in the data collection.
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prioritize recording spontaneous or natural
behavior with as few external factors affecting it
as possible.
Participant as ➢ Observer is fully engaged with the participants.
observer ➢ Observer is considered a researcher and not a
member of the group or community being
investigated.
➢ This role is taken if the observer does not
primarily aim to capture spontaneous or
natural behavior.
Complete participant ➢ Observer is fully engaged with the participants
who are unaware that they are being observed.
➢ Taking this role raises ethical issues about
possible deception.
➢ Observer acts like an “undercover” member of
the community.
➢ This role is taken if the primary aim of the
observer is to observe the spontaneous/natural
behavior of the participant with a few external
factors affecting it as possible.
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During the Observation
1. Write the date, time, and place where the observation will be
conducted. Take note as well as of the data to be collected.
2. If possible, there should be more than one person conducting the
observation. This is to increase the reliability and validity of the
collected data.
3. Explain the purpose of the observation to your participants. This is to
ensure the participant’s transparency on your part as a researcher.
4. Make sure that the participants are guaranteed as much anonymity
as possible.
5. Be accurate and objective in recording your observations. Do not
fabricate your data.
6. During the observation, make sure that the participants are aware of
the purpose of your study. This is especially important when you are
not taking the role of complete observer or complete participant.
However, avoid causing significant disruptions to the community or
group you are investigating.
7. Use multiple recording schemes if possible. Aside from writing down
your observations, also consider utilizing audio and video recording
devices.
1. Compile and tabulate all data that you have obtained and save them
in your computer. This can help avoid possible loss of data which can
adversely affect your study as a whole.
2. Maintain the confidentiality of the data that you have gathered. This
serves as a way of returning the trust your participants have given
you throughout the study.
3. Review your data to determine if there is anything you missed, so that
you can address this gap in the data before proceeding further with
your study.
2. Questionnaire
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1. Decide on the method of administering the questionnaire
2. Draft your questionnaire.
3. Before actually administering the questionnaire, it may be useful to
pilot – test it first. This is to ensure that the participants will
understand the questionnaire’s content.
4. Contact the participants before distributing the questionnaires. Give
them instructions to follow in answering the questionnaire.
5. Attach a cover letter to the questionnaire when conducting the actual
data collection. The letter should contain the purpose of the study; the
instructions in completing the questionnaire; the guarantee of
confidentiality; and the procedure in returning the questionnaire.
6. Follow up the participants who fail to complete their questionnaires by
the set deadline. One way of doing this is to provide postage or stamp
– paid envelope for returns.
7. Immediately encode the data once you have collected them and
archive them digitally.
3. Interview
A quantitative interview is a
method of collecting data about an
individual’s behaviors, opinions,
values, emotions, and demographic
characteristics using numerical data.
It involves the oral, interactive
exchange of information between the
researcher and subject either face – to
– face or not.
Quantitative interviews are highly different from other types of interviews
which are typically in qualitative research. Qualitative interviews
mostly contain open – ended questions while quantitative interviews tend to be
highly closed – ended questions although a few ended – questions can also be
asked.
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3. Decide on the duration of the interview. Note that overly lengthy
interview can make the participants less interested in further
engaging with you, thus affecting the responses that they will give.
6. Pilot – test your interview guide and practice how will you
conduct the interview. Doing so will help you check and remedy any
possible problem that can affect the interview before conducting it.
7. Make sure that you obtain consent from the participants before
conducting it and recording the interview. You may ask the
participant to sign the informed consent form and acknowledge its
confidentiality clause. Orient them as well regarding the purpose of
the study and the extent of their participation in it.
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4. Treatment in Experimental and Quasi – Experimental Studies
What’s More
Let us check how far you have understood with the lesson.
______ 10. The opinion of the working class on the Marcos burial issue
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Activity 4. WHAT’S MY TYPE
Direction: Let us check what have you learned from our lesson by completing
the given phrases below.
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2. Data – gathering technique is…
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Rubrics to be considered:
Content – 30 points
Grammar – 10 points
Organization – 10 points
Total 50 points
What I Can Do
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_________________7. Level of Awareness and Practices on Preventions of
Occupational Related Electrical Hazard among Welders
Assessment
Using the space below, write your research instrument to be used and the
quantitative data – collection procedures in conducting your research topic.
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Answer Key
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References:
Esther L. Baraceros, Practical Research 2. Rex Printing Company, Inc.,
2016
Jessie s. Barrot, Ph.D., Practical Research 2 for Senior High School. C & E
Publishing, Inc., 2017
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DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd – Division of
General Santos City with the primary objective of preparing for and
addressing the new normal. Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary
material to be used by all learners in General Santos City in all public
schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR development was
observed in the production of this module. This is version 1.0. We highly
encourage feedback, comments, and recommendations.