What is research for you?
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There should be adequate data before conducting a research.
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To have an objective view of his or her study, the researcher should
avoid listening to another researcher.
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A researcher must read literature that relates to the problem he or she
is studying.
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An opinion from any person is recognized and considered as an
answer to the question asked by the researcher.
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The researcher has the final say in his findings. FALSE
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LESSON
1
The
Importance of
Research in
Daily Life
Start!
What is Research?
1. Research is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which includes
collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual‘s
speculation with reality.
2. Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge not on mere beliefs, guesses or
theories.
3. In research a systematic and well-planned procedure is required to meet the need in
order that information is acquired and evaluate its accuracy and effectiveness.
4. It is a process of inquiring.
II. Nature of Inquiry.
(Lichman,G.,2013)
1. Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge”. It is
a problem solving technique.
2. The information and data pursued through questioning begins with
gathering by applying the different human senses.
3. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death.
4. Inquiry is synonymous with the word investigation.
III. Investigation and Immersion
• Investigation has a deeper meaning compared to “inquiry”. It
is a systematic examination of a certain event or phenomenon.
• Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply
involves) himself in the data gathering activities and the data
he has gathered is carefully read or examined by him in detail.
• Combining the idea of “inquiry”, “investigation” and
“immersion”, the concept of “research” comes in.
IV. Differentiate Inquiry from
Research
Inquiry Research
Inquiry is a term that is Research is systematic and
synonymous with the word objective creation of
‘investigation’. When you knowledge systematic (with
inquire or investigate, you a system or method, the
tend to ask questions to scientific method), objective
probe or examine something (no bias, all angles
to request for truth, presented), knowledge
information, or knowledge. creation (a creative process)
V. Purpose of Research
To inform action.
To prove or generate a
theory.
To augment knowledge in
a field or study.
VI. Importance of Research in
Daily Life
1. Research directs us to inquire
about the right information by
conducting further investigation of
the actual condition. It leads us to be
cautious in giving results and
findings by proving lies and
supporting the truth.
VI. Importance of Research in
Daily Life
2. Research empowers us with
knowledge and discovers new
things and issues in life. It
helps us solve problems in
health, crimes, business,
technology and environment.
VI. Importance of Research in
Daily Life
3. Research facilitates learning as an
opportunity to share valuable information
to others as a way of recognizing various
concerns for public awareness.
Nature of Inquiry and Research
Inquiry Research
Inquiry is to look for Research is to discover truths
information by by investigating on your chosen
topic scientifically; meaning,
asking various by going through a systematic
way of doing things wherein
questions about the you are to begin from the
thing you are simplest to the most complex
modes or patterns of thinking.
curious about.
Linking Old and New Knowledge
Activity 1: Making Words Meaningful
Complete the bubble graph or concept map by writing
words associated with the middle word. Be guided by
the clues in the sentences below each graph.
Linking Old and New Knowledge
Inquire
The detectives need more time to
inquire about the case.
Linking Old and New Knowledge
Crucia
l
The witness’ statement is crucial to
the solution of the case.
Linking Old and New Knowledge
Guarantee
The continuous presence of your
name on the Dean’s List guarantees
a good future for you.
Activity 2: Using Newly Learned Words
Directions: Use the new words in sentences and write them on your google
docs.
