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Activity 1

Task 1 (Lesson 1)

Activity: Quote Analysis

Read the quote and answer the questions in the analysis questions.

The only source of knowledge is experience. – Albert Einstein

1. Give your own reflection of the quote above.
2. Relate the quote to research writing.

Task 2 (Lesson 1)
Analyze the Statement below and determine if it is deductive reasoning, inductive
reasoning, or a scientific approach.

Inductive Reasoning 1. After extensive observation of reactions, Lavoisier concluded that

combustion is a process in which a burning substance combines with oxygen. His work was the
death blow to the old phlogiston theory of burning.
Deductive Reasoning 2. Dalton, after much reflection, concluded that matter must consist of
small particles called atoms. His early assumptions became the basis for the atomic theory.
Scientific Approach 3. Later, scientists took Dalton’s assumptions, made deductions from them,
and proceeded to gather data that confirmed these assumptions. They found support for the
atomic theory.
Deductive Reasoning 4. Knowing that radioactive substances constantly give off particles of
energy without apparently reducing their mass. Einstein developed the formula E=mc2 for
converting matter into energy.
Scientific Approach5. Accepting Einstein’s theory, Fermi carried on experimentation that
resulted in splitting the atom.

Task 3 (Lesson 2)
Analyze the picture below and answer the questions in the analysis questions.
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1. What does the picture tell you about?

-This tells us how diversity leads us to be a better person by learning different languages,
culture, nationality and ethnicity of different kind of people around the world. This picture tells us
to learn how to build relationships across backgrounds. Because this gives us experiences from
different traditions and languages.
2. How does it relate with research writing?
- One of the most important skills that we need to develop is communication. There will be
a case were communicating with other people with different background is challenging,
due to its language or cultural differences. Being surrounded by others from different
backgrounds allows us to build a better communication skills on day-to-day basis.
Through this we can integrate diversity into the design and conduct of research is
essential to achieving high quality scientific outputs and ensuring the research findings
are reproducible, relevant and address the needs of different communities.

Task 4 (Lesson 2)

Based on the titles below, classify each of the following studies according to the
research methodology most likely used.

_________________________________ 1. It is an experimental design that assesses the

effect of having been protested on the magnitude of the treatment effect. Participants are
randomly divided into four groups, and each group experiences a different combination of
experimental manipulations: the first group (A) receives the pretest, the treatment, and the
Posttest; the second group (B) receives only the treatment and Posttest; (C) receives the
pretest, no treatment, and a posttest; and the fourth group (D) receives only a posttest.
_________________________________ 2. A research design described the performance level
of first-year students in reading comprehension skills and performance in Mathematics. It
explained the significant different between private and public high school students’ overall
performance in the two learning areas. It further investigated how related all the elements of
reading skills to student’ performance in Mathematics are.
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_________________________________ 3. The study examined the ICT capability of CHMSC

faculty members about selected variables. The study intended to provide a clearer
representation of CHMSC faculty members skill and capabilities in using technology-based
delivery system for instruction.

_________________________________ 4. Using a research design, researchers examined

the effectiveness of the Get Ready to Learn (GRTL) classroom yoga program among children
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The intervention group received the manualized yoga
program daily for 16 weeks, and the control group engaged in their standard morning routine.
Researchers assessed challenging behaviors with standardized measures and behavior coding
before and after the intervention. They completed a between-groups analysis of variance to
assess differences in gain scores on the dependent variables.
Task 5 (Lesson 3)
Flowchart
Problem solving in computing can be designed by an algorithm and a flowchart.
Examine the algorithm in the right and draw an appropriate flowchart.
Algorithm

Step 1: Input M1, M2, M3, M4

Step 2: GRADE = (M1 + M2 + M3 + M4) / 4
Step 3: if (GRADE < 75) then
Print “FAIL”
Else
Print “PASS”
endif

What is the first stage of research and defend your answer?

Task 6
The following is an abstract from the journal exceptional children by O’Connor, White, &
Swanson.
Abstract
This research evaluated two methods to improve the reading fluency of struggling
readers. Poor readers in grades two and 4 with (n=17) and without (n=20) learning disabilities
were randomly assigned to one of two fluency practice variations or a control group. Students
in the treatments practiced reading aloud under repeated or continuous reading conditions with
an adult listener in 15-min sessions, three days per week for 14 weeks. For student in the
treatment conditions, growth curve analyses revealed significant differences in fluency and
reading comprehension over students in control. We found no significant differences between
practice conditions.
Consider the following elements in this study:
(1) Poor readers, (2) students in grades 2 and 4, (3) students with and without learning
disabilities, (4) reading aloud with an adult listener or not, (5) repeated or continuous
reading conditions, (6) reading fluency growth, and (7) reading comprehension.
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Answer the following questions:

a. Which are categorical independent variables? ________________________________
b. Which are continuous independent variables? _________________________________
c. Which are categorical dependent variables? __________________________________
d. Which are continues dependent variables? ___________________________________
e. What independent variable did the researchers actively manipulate? _______________

Task 7 Research Journal Analysis

Instructions:
 Select one quantitative research article from these websites: https://scholar.google.com/,
https://www.researchgage.net/, https://osjournal.org/, https://ejournals.ph/,
http://doaj.org, https:ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/home.jsp, or other research journal
websites(Preferably a topic you want to investigate). The article must be published in
the last five years and must be quantitative research.
Determine the following:
o Research variables
o Main research question/problem
o Research design
o Participants of the study
o Instrument used
o Research locale/environment
o Participants selection/sampling technique
o Statistical tools used
o Main results/conclusion
 Write also the reference of the article using the IEEE format (see
https://pitt.libguides.com/citationhelp/ieee for the IEEE format guide).
 Write a journal article critique with at least 300 words and, at most, 500 words. Note:
plagiarism percentage will be checked, and those reflections that are copied from the
internet sources or each other will be penalized.
 In the journal article critique, you will:
o Discuss the strength and weaknesses of the article that you noted while critically
reading the article
o State your informed opinions about the clarity, relevancy, and accuracy of the
article, using specific examples from the article to support your statements.
 Utilize the template format below for your answer. The font is Times new roman 12, 1.5
spacing without spaces before and after a paragraphs.
 This is a by individual, by pair or by trio assessment. You can select your own group.
Module Assessment 1: Research Journal Article Analysis
Name: _____________________________ Date Submitted: _____________________
Program and Specialization: ____________ Course: ITPC 6 Quantitative Methods_____

Journal Article
Research Variables
Main Research Question/Problem
Research Design
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Participants of the Study

Instruments Used
Research Locale
Participants Selection/Sampling
Instruments Used
Research Locale
Participants Selection/Sampling Techniques
Statistical tools
Main Results/Conclusion

Journal Critique
<< insert your journal critique here >>