Triple I 1

INQUIRIES,
INVESTIGATION
& IMMERSION
3 Quarter
rd
Lesson 1
THE
LEARNERS:
• Discuss the different issues and ideas in their
respective fields;
• Appreciate the importance of brainstorming to come up
with the best issue to cater to; and
• Plan a research agenda in preparation for possible
issues or topics of a research study.
Unlocking of
Keywords
• Inquiry - It is a question which you ask to get some information.
• Investigation - It is a proper inquiry or efficient study.
• Immersion - It is the process of learning a skill by using nothing
else but that skill.
• Research Study - Research is like exploring things to come up
with the best idea/s to respond to the needs of society.
• Concept - It is a conceptual representation abstract objects, or
abilities that make up the fundamental building blocks of
thoughts and beliefs
Brainstorming for
Research Topics
Task #1
• Identify the different issues in the society in
connection with your strand. Choose at least
10 and then explain why you choose such
topic in a ½ sheet of pad paper.
What is the importance
of Research in our
daily life?
Research
An investigation or experimentation aimed at the
discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of
accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or
practical application of such new or revised theories or
laws.
Qualitative VS
Quantitative
Qualitative &
Quantitative
Qualitative Research Quantitative Research
Involves processes, feelings, and motives (the Aims to characterize trends and patterns
why’s and the how’s) and produce in depth and
holistic data
Usually concerned with generating hypothesis Usually starts with neither a theory nor
from data rather than testing a hypothesis hypothesis about the relationship between two or
more variables
Uses either unstructured or semi-structured Uses structured research instruments like
instruments questionnaires or schedules
Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely Uses large sample sizes that are representatives
of the population
Qualitative &
Quantitative
Qualitative Research Quantitative Research
Has high validity Used to gain greater understanding of
group similarities
Used to gain greater understanding of individual Used to gain greater understanding of
differences in terms of feelings, motives and group similarities
experiences
Uses more flexible processes Uses structured processes
Methods include field research, case study and Methods include census, survey, experiments
secondary analysis and secondary analysis
INQUIRY
A method that has the aim of extending knowledge,
undertaking doubt, or solving a problem.
A theory of inquiry is an interpretation of the various

types of inquiry and action of the ways that each type of
inquiry attains its aim.
Steps in Inquiry-based Learning
1. Focus.
2. Decide on a topic.
3. Understanding the problem.
4. Design on the problem.
Brainstorming
A way of inquiring ideas that will help you to develop
concepts and focusing techniques by asking questions
and knowing the interests of the persons involved in the
said issues.
Considerations:
1. A problem that is most interesting to you
2. Existing problems in the class/ school/ campus
which one may want to solve
3. Existing needs of the community or society
4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related
fields
5. Prevailing theories and philosophy
Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic
• New or different • Researcher’s training and
• Original personal qualifications
• Significant to the field of • Availability of data and
study or discipline techniques to be employed
• Arouse intellectual curiosity • Availability of effective
• Researcher’s interest. instruments
• Modest • Financial Capability
• Clear • Time Factor
• Specific
Example:
Topic/Issue Causes Effects Interventions/
Projects/ Programs
Community Waste improper waste widespread waste Clean and Green
Problem disposal disposal Project
inconsistent health problem Health and

implementation of Sanitation
community waste Programs
program/ project
Guide
RESEARCH AGENDA
TOPIC Community Waste Problem
TYPE(s) OF Qualitative Research

RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY Interview and Survey Questionnaire
IMPORTANCE Provide awareness and information about Clean

and Green Project and Health & Sanitation
Program.
Task #2
Prepare a research agenda following the steps below. Write your
answer on a separate ½ sheet of paper.
• Choose a topic according to your academic choice considering the
criteria in the research topic.
• Determine the type as to qualitative or quantitative research.
• Identify the methodology to be used in the preparation of the research
agenda.
• State the importance of your research agenda in the community or
society.
Task #2
RESEARCH AGENDA
TOPIC
TYPE(s) OF
RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
IMPORTANCE
The End.
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INQUIRIES,

A theory of inquiry is an interpretation of the various

inconsistent health problem Health and

TYPE(s) OF Qualitative Research

IMPORTANCE Provide awareness and information about Clean

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