Inquiries,

Investigations and
Immersion (3 Is)

Module 1:
Brainstorming
for Research Topics
 UNLOCKING OF DIFFICULTIES
It is a question which you ask to get some
information. It is the process of asking about
INQUIRY or investigating something to find out more
about it.
INVESTIGATION It is a proper inquiry or efficient study.
It is the process of learning a skill by using
IMMERSION nothing else but that skill. It is the fact of
becoming completely involved in something.
Research is like exploring things to come
RESEARCH
up with the best idea/s to respond to the
STUDY needs of society.
It is a conceptual representation abstract
objects, or abilities that make up the
CONCEPT fundamental building blocks of thoughts
 RESEARCH
Investigation or Discovery and interpretation of
01 experimentation facts and revision of theories
Best solution and and facts
enhance the
02 Give explanation, build
researcher’s
knowledge knowledge and facilitate new
learning
Introduces new Understands various issues
03 ideas and increases public
awareness.
 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Involves processes, feelings, and Aims to characterize trends and
motives (the why’s and the patterns
how’s) and produce in-depth and
holistic data
Usually concerned with Usually starts with neither a
generating hypothesis from data theory nor hypothesis about the
rather than testing a hypothesis relationship between two or more
variables
Uses either unstructured or Uses structured research
semi-structured instruments like
instruments questionnaires or schedules
Uses small sample sizes Uses large sample sizes
chosen purposely that are representatives of
the population
 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Has high validity Has high output
replicability
Used to gain greater Used to gain greater
understanding of individual understanding of group
differences in terms of feelings, similarities
motives and experiences
Uses more flexible Uses structured processes
processes
Methods include field research, Methods include census, survey,
case study experiments and secondary
and secondary analysis. analysis
 STEPS IN
INQUIRY-BASED
LEARNING
Brainstorming is 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.
The potential ideas can be visualized for
interpretations.
Before starting the research activity:
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
Significant Topic:
Arouse
New & Researcher’s
intellectual
different in the Field interest
curiosity
Modest one Consider the training and
Clear and
suited for a personal qualifications of
specific
period of time the researcher

Availability of Financial
Availability of Time factor
effective capacity
data
instruments
PETA 1: RESEARCH AGENDA (10 pts.)
RESEARCH AGENDA
Topic:
Proposed Title:
Types of
Research:
Methodology:
Importance:
Module 2: Inquiries,
Investigations and
Immersion (3 Is)

Lesson 1:
Identifying the
Problem and Asking
the Question
 Solve
A research problem is a …
statement about an area of concern, a
condition to be improved, a difficulty to be
eliminated, or a troubling question

typically posed in the form of a question.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY/ THE PROBLEM AND

ITS BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY/ THE
PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

T – Trends
I – Issues
O – Objectives
C - Contributions
Statement of the Problem

PROBLEM STATEMENT - put the topic

in context and have a deeper
understanding of its significance.
- should address the relevance of
the research
- should lay how
you intend to address the problem.
Purpose of the Statement of the
Problem:
➢ To describe the substantive focus of the
research study
➢ To frame it as
➢ A larger theoretical policy
➢ A practical problem and thereby, develop its
significance
➢ To pose initial research questions
➢ To forecast the literature to be discussed in the
second section and
Statement of the Problem

You may start with the following

phrases:
a) The aim of this study is to
determine…
b) This project aims to explore…
c) I aim to investigate…
 Example of Statement of the Problem

Statement of the Problem

Major Problem: This study aims to investigate the root causes
of narcissism, as well as its manifestations and possible forms of
intervention.

Specific Problems: Specifically, it seeks to answer the following

questions:
➢ What are the underlying causes of narcissism?
➢ How has technology contributed to narcissistic behavior?
➢ What are the manifestations of narcissistic behavior in adolescents?
➢ What forms of intervention can be done to address this behavior of
adolescents?
➢ How can the following help in developing healthy self-esteem, positive
outlooks
and attitudes in adolescents?
 PETA 2: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM(10
pts.)
Statement of the Problem
Major Problem:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Specific Problems: Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Module 2: Inquiries,
Investigations and

Lesson 2 & 3: Immersion (3 Is)

Conceptual and
Theoretical Framework
and Research
Hypothesis
 Conceptual Framework

an analytical tool with several

variations and contexts
Theoretical Framework
provide evidence of academic
standards and procedures
How to create a Conceptual Framework
Independent
Create a Flow Chart Variables
• Diagrams interconnecting variables.
Dependent
Variables
Write a Narrative
• Statements explaining how the variables
affect the study and may change the
hypothesis.
• Explain the methodology.
Use bolded headers to separate sections.

Return and Revise

• Change and replace.
Two Types of
Conceptual
Framework
IV DV
Two Types of
Conceptual
Framework
I P O
How to create a Theoretical Framework
Conduct a Literature Review
• Gather literature and studies Secondary data

5 yrs span
2020 - 2025 Researches
Studies
Books
Journals
Articles in newspaper, magazines
and journals
 Research Hypothesis is
vital to all research
endeavors, whether
qualitative or quantitative,
exploratory or explanatory.
PREDICTING THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN TWOVARIABLES.
Hints for the formulation of
your hypothesis.
Avoid judgmental and critical words in your
hypothesis.

Term in your hypothesis is clearly understood

and defined
Your hypothesis may change over time as your
research progresses.
Sample on Research Hypothesis:
Example:
Question:
Does taking aspirin everyday reduce the
chance of having a heart attack?
Null Hypothesis:
Taking aspirin daily does not affect heart
attack risk.
Alternative Hypothesis:
Taking aspirin daily affect heart attack
risk.
Module 2: Inquiries,
Investigations and
Immersion (3 Is)

Lesson 4 & 5:
Significance of the
Study and Scope
and Delimitation
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY provides information
to
the reader on how the study
will contribute.
WHAT THE STUDY WILL
CONTRIBUTE AND WHO
WILL BENEFIT FROM IT.
Sample of Significance of the Study:
Significance of the Study

The researcher believed that the result of this study will help the
following assess the 4Ps program and its effect to the performance of
the pupils.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development. The researcher

believes that the result of this study will be of great importance to the
department since they are the ones monitoring the 4Ps program. May
this study serve as the basis in the modification of the conditions in
giving cash grants

The Administrators. The result of the study would be the basis of

constructing and
implementing new and innovative teaching aids to help teachers fully
supervise and
assess the pupils to achieve their full potentials, since children are
financially
Sample of Significance of the Study:

The Teachers. The result of this study may help the teacher in constructing
and
developing new teaching strategies to help the students in their performance
and be
mindful that even if students are provided and supported by the government,
they
still need equal guidance to perform well in school. The factors affecting the
performance of the students may also help the teacher as their basis in making
daily lessons.

The Parents. The result of this study will inform the parents that their
guidance is a
big impact on the performance of the students in school.

The Students. May the result of this research help the student in
understanding that
coming to school daily may be a guarantee that they will also have good
academic
performance. And may the result give them the overview of how the
government is
SCOPE
COVERAGE
AND BOUNDARIES
DELIMITATION OF THE
STUDY set borders and
limitations of the
problem
inquiry and narrow down
the scopeSCOPE
of the inquiry.
OR LIMIT OF THE
STUDY
Sample of Delimitation of the Study:
➢ This study covers only those families in
Barangay San Jose, Pasig City, benefited
by the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang
Pilipino Program.
➢ This study includes only those English
freshman classes that use both Blended
Learning and standard ways of Language
teaching.
Sample of Delimitation of the Study:
SCOPE Out
ANDofDELIMITATION
189 second year accounting students of Saint Mary’s
University, 100 students were used as a sample in conducting the
survey.

This study limits its coverage on the second year accounting

students only. It’s main purpose is to identify the common problems
that they encounter and to propose possible solutions regarding this
problems.

This study considers every aspect of students’ personal

information that has an impact on their academic performances such
as their parents educational background, their parents income, their
gender, age and home location. Each of the respondents are
givensame questionnaires to answer. And this study focuses on
the current second year students of the present school year, 2008-
 Inquiries,
Investigations and
Immersion (3 Is)

Module 2:
Lesson 6:
Definition of Terms
Glossary of Research Terms-
this glossary is intended to
assist you in understanding
commonly used terms and
concepts when reading,
interpreting, and evaluating
scholarly research in the social
sciences.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Types and Functions (DEFINITION OF
TERMS)
Conceptual Refers to the dictionary
Definition meaning.

Operational Meaning of the concept or terms

Definition as used in a particular study.
SAMPLE OF CONCEPTUAL AND
OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
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Module 1 & 2

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