MODULE in PRAC RESEARCH II Unit 1

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Division of Cauayan City
Cauayan City Stand-Alone Senior High School
Turayong, Cauayan City
MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)
UNIT Nature of Inquiry

1 and Research
In life, you have a lot of questions that seek answers and a lot of ideas waiting to
unravel. You want to know a lot of things in this world where you live in. You are curious
about what is happening around, so you find means to discover reality before your very
eyes.
Being curious, asking questions, finding means, discovering new knowledge are all
characteristics of a researcher. The researcher in you is waiting be unleashed to unravel
profound knowledge that will feed your mind with conception to completion.
You are a researcher! you were born to discover the vastness of knowledge waiting
to come out and the nature of Inquiry and Research. Research is Fun and doors to it are
now open.
What is this Module About?

The learner demonstrates understanding of:
1. the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research,
2. the importance of quantitative research across fields; and
3. the nature of variables.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to decide on suitable quantitative

research in different areas of interest.
Learning Competencies:
1. Describes characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative
research CS_RS12-Ia-c-1
2. Illustrates the importance of quantitative research across fields CS_RS12-Ia-c-2
3. Differentiates kinds of variables and their uses CS_RS12-Ia-c-3
Let’s See What You Already Know

DIRECTIONS: Categorize the following words if it pertains to INQUIRY or RESEARCH.
Write the answer on the space provided.
- Investigation - Probe
- Scientific - Ask
- Explore - Problem-solving
- Examine - Systematic
- Experimental - Inductive
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INQUIRY RESEARCH
Let’s Learn!
Research is a careful, detailed and systematic study of a specific problem, concern,

or issue to establish facts. This is best accomplished by turning the issue into a question,
with the intent of the research to answer it.
One goal of education is knowledge acquisition. However, education is not just
stocking your brain with knowledge, but it also encourages you to use acquired knowledge
for a deeper understanding of the world—an understanding that inspires you to create,
construct, or produce things for the betterment of not only your own life, but of the whole
world as well. How is this possible?
Inquiry, a term that is synonymous with the word ‘investigation,’ is the answer to this
question. When you inquire or investigate, you tend to ask questions to probe or examine
something. You do this kind of examination through your HOTS or higher-order thinking
strategies of inferential, analytical, critical, creative, and appreciative thinking to discover
more understandable or meaningful things beyond such object of your inquiry. Thinking in
this manner makes you ask openended questions to elicit views, opinions, and beliefs of
others in relation to your research. (Small 2012)
When is a research practical?

Practical research means actual doing or using of something rather than theories and
ideas. It involves inquiry methods and immersion activities in order to achieve the correct
information.
The Scientific Method
1. Ask a question- state the problem

2. Research- collect sources
3. Hypothesis- an educated guess (If I will…it will…)
4. Experiment- design and perform to test hypothesis and variables


5. Data/Analysis- record observations, analyze the data, prepare a graph or table
6. Conclusion- accept or reject hypothesis, communicate results
Types of Research
1. Qualitative- used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and

motivations. Used in social science and natural sciences
2. Quantitative- deals in numbers, logic, and an objective stance. Quantitative research
focuses on numeric and unchanging data and detailed, convergent reasoning rather
than divergent reasoning. Used in psychology, marketing and political science
Quantitative research deals in numbers, logic, and an objective stance.
Characteristics of Quantitative Research
1. Objective- impartial, unbiased and neutral

2. Clearly defined questions (What, Which, how much)
3. Structured research instruments (surveys, questionnaires, software)
4. Numerical data and statistical treatment (unbiased results)
5. Large sample size (represents a population)
6. Replication (high reliability—stable and consistent)
7. Future outcomes (new concepts and further studies)
Kinds of Quantitative Research
1. Causal-comparative research attempts to determine the cause or consequences of

differences that already exist between or among groups of individuals.
a. Female and male employees and their job satisfaction
2. Correlational research determines the extent of a relationship between two or more
variables using statistical data.
a. Relationship between intelligence and friendliness
3. Descriptive research provides systematic information about a phenomenon.
a. The attitudes of scientists regarding global warming
4. Evaluation research provide a means to judge actions and activities in terms of
values, criteria and standards
a. Performance of newly-hired SH teachers in MMC for S.Y. 2017-2018
5. Experimental research uses the scientific method to establish the cause-effect
relationship among a group of variables
a. Levels of heavy metal bioaccumulation of Nypa fruticans from Boac River
6. A survey is a brief interview or discussion with individuals about a specific topic
a. Acceptance of Boakenos to Boac cityhood
Strengths
1. Fast speed data collection (sampling methods)

2. Findings can be generalized (if sample is from a population)
3. Easy to analyze data (use of statistical data)
4. Consistent and reliable data (use of research manipulations—experiment, surveys
etc)
5. Can be anonymous (for sensitive topic)


Weaknesses
1. Requires a large number of respondents

2. Costly and expensive
3. Secondary data may be unavailable
4. Many information are difficult to answer (sensitive topic)
5. More structured research instruments
Importance of Quantitative Research Across Fields
1. Business- estimates consumer attitudes and behavior, market sizing, and marketing
tactics
2. Political science- measures political behavior and attitudes of citizens and politicians
3. Psychology- measures human attributes/beahvior and analyzes psychological
processes
4. Medicine- measures clinical and methodological standards in medicinal prescription
and composition and laboratory experimentations
5. Economics- evaluates economic behavior and designs economic policies and
techniques
6. Demographics- discover patterns, associations, correlations, and other features of a
population
7. Education- discover solutions to issues in educational research, assessment, and
program evaluation and curriculum implementation
Quantitative Research Variables
Variables refer to factors or conditions that can change during the course of an experiment.
1. Discrete- variable that can only take on a certain number of values. In short, these
are variables that are countable where the range of specified values is complete.
a. Classroom attendance
b. Grade level of students
c. Number of cars in a parking lot
d. Baby’s age in months
2. Continuous- a variable that has an infinite number of possible values. In short, these
are variables that are obtained by measuring.
a. Person’s weight/age/height
b. Travel time from Boac to Gasan
c. Price of commodities
d. Family income
3. Independent variable is a variable in research that causes a change esp. on other
variables. It can be controlled to monitor such changes.
4. Dependent variables result from the independent variables. It the variable being
tested and monitored.
Example:
The effect of temperature on plant pigmentation
IV= temperature DV= plant pigmentation or color

Let’s Try This
DIRECTIONS: Below are titles under quantitative research. Identify the kind of quantitative
research used based from the titles presented. Write your answer on the space provided.
(2pts each)
1. Impacts of Qatari diplomatic crisis on OFWs
__________________________________
2. Water quality assessment of Boac River
__________________________________
3. Approval rate for Duterte Cabinet members
___________________________________
4. Gender causes on differences in abilities
___________________________________
5. Students’ hours of study and their stress level
___________________________________
6. Solar purification for water portability
___________________________________

Self-Check
DIRECTIONS: Having obtained much knowledge about qualitative and quantitative

research, you are now able to compare and contrast the two based on some standards or
criteria appearing in the following table. (Muijs 2011; Sharp 2012)
Identify if the statement refers to QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE

research. Draw a heart-shape to the whole statement if it refers to Qualitative research and
a star-shape if it refers to Quantitative research.
Results from Exists in the physical

1. Mental survey of reality = social world
interactions
Explained by people’s Revealed by automatic

2. Cause-effect relationships =
objective desires descriptions of
circumstances or conditions
3. Researcher’s involvement = Objective; least Subjective; sometimes

with the object or subject of the study involvement by the personally engaged
researcher
Verbal language Numerals, statistics

4. Expression of data, = (words, visuals,
data analysis, and findings objects)
Takes place as the Plans all research

Takes place as the
5. Research plan = research proceeds
research
gradually proceeds
aspects before
gradually collecting data
Control or manipulation Desires to preserve the

6. Behavior toward research = of research conditions natural setting of
aspects/ conditions by the researcher research features

7. Obtaining knowledge = Multiple methods Scientific method
Evaluates objective Make social intentions

8. Purpose =
and examines cause- understandable
effect relationships
9. Data-analysis technique = Mathematically Thematic codal ways,

based methods competence-based
10. Style of expression = Personal, lacks Impersonal, scientific, or

formality systematic
11. Sampling technique = Random sampling as More inclined to purposive

the most preferred sampling or use of chosen
samples based on some
criteria

Let’s Study and Analyze These
DIRECTIONS: Write TRUE if the statement tells a correct and comprehensive idea on the
topic presented, and writes FALSE if the statement presents misleading and contradicting
idea.
______________1. Quantitative research evaluates economic behavior and designs

economic policies and techniques.
______________2. One of the strengths of quantitative research is that it requires a large
number of respondents to make sure that data collected are reliable
and valid.
______________3. One of the characteristics of qualitative research is having clearly
defined questions that will help the study.
______________4. The use of statistical analysis makes qualitative research different
from quantitative research.
______________5. Due to various research instruments, quantitative research becomes a
disadvantage of the study.
______________6. Through survey research, and experiments, the findings and result of
quantitative research are consistent and reliable.
______________7. Due to experiments and survey for a large number of respondents,
quantitative research yields to better result.
______________8. In psychology, quantitative research measures clinical and
methodological standards in medicinal prescription and composition
and laboratory experimentations
______________9. Variables are same set of conditions in a particular study.
______________10. In the field of business, qualitative research estimates consumer
attitudes and behavior, market sizing, and marketing tactics.

Let’s Learn More
DIRECTIONS: Identify Independent and Dependent Variable from the presented titles
below. Underline the Independent Variable and Encircle the Dependent Variable.
1. Effects of fertilizer on plant growth
2. Brightness of light has any effect on a moth being attracted to the light
3. Time spent studying and its effects to the test scores of students
4. Relationship between disposable income and location amongst young adults
5. Salary and job satisfaction among Gasan residents

Let’s See What Have You Learned
A. DIRECTIONS: Create a Quantitative Research Title of your own identifying the

Independent and Dependent Variable. (10pts)
The title should be in line with your strand.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
B. DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze the following statements. Encircle the best answer from
the choices.
1. This is a type of research which deals mainly on social science and natural sciences.
A. Experimental Research C. Quantitative Research
B. Qualitative Research D. Quasi-Experimental Research
2. This quantitative research attempts to determine the consequences of differences that
already exist between or among groups of individuals.
A. Survey Research C. Correlational Research
B. Experimental Research D. Causal-comparative Research
3. The following statements are all strengths of Quantitative research EXCEPT.
A. Costly and expensive C. Use statistical analysis
B. Fast speed data collection D. Practice anonymity for sensitive topics
4. This type of research presents research findings referring to the number or frequency
of something in numerical forms or by using percentages, fractions, and numbers.
A. Experimental Research C. Quantitative Research
B. Qualitative Research D. Quasi-Experimental Research
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of Quantitative research?
A. Contextualization C. Diversified data in real-life situations
B. Unbiased results D. Abounds with words and visuals


6. This refers to a careful, detailed and systematic study of a specific problem, concern,
or issue to establish facts.
A. Inquiry C. Qualitative Research
B. Quantitative Research D. Research
7. It is a scientific method where a researcher creates an educated guess.
A. Hypothesis C. Research
B. Assumption D. Experiment
8. This characteristic of Quantitative research enables the researcher to yield to high
reliability because of its stability and consistency of data and result.
A. Objective C. Structured research instruments
B. Large sample D. Replication
9. The approval rate of VP Leni Robredo is an example of what particular kind of
quantitative research?
A. Survey C. Decriptive
B. Evaluation D. Experimental
10. Which of the following is a weakness of using Quantitative type of research?
A. Findings can be generalized C. Consistent and reliable data
B. Secondary data may be unavailable D. Sampling methods
11. This type of variable is a variable in research that causes a change esp. on other
variables. It can be controlled to monitor such changes.
A. Discrete C. Dependent
B. Continuous D. Independent
12. When you immerse yourself in the conduct of research to achieve the desired goal of
your study rather than focusing on the information coming from the secondary data,
what particular action are you doing?
A. Research C. Inquiry
B. Quantitative Research D. Practical Research
13. As a researcher using a scientific method, this is the part of the study where you
accept or reject the hypothesis of your study.
A. Hypothesis C. Conclusion
B. Experiment D. Data/Analysis
14. This type of variable is usually obtained by the use of measuring equipment or tools.


A. Independent C. Discrete
B. Dependent D. Continuous
15. Below are some of the importance of research across fields EXCEPT.
A. Measures human attributes/beahvior and analyzes psychological processes
B. Examines the data yielded by the internal traits of the subject individuals
C. Estimates consumer attitudes and behavior, market sizing, and marketing tactics
D. Discovers patterns, associations, correlations, and other features of a population
16. This refers to the “changing qualities or characteristics” of persons or things like age,
gender, intelligence, ideas, achievements, confidence, and so on that are involved in
your research study.
A. Inquiry C. Variable
B. Research D. Practical Research
17. The Impact of Home Quarantine to the Health Condition of Covid-19 patients is an
example of Quantitative research. What is the dependent variable in the study?
A. Covid-19 C. Patients
B. Home Quarantine D. Health Condition
18. Mike wants to know the effects of social distancing among his neighbours. What
particular action does he plan to do?
A. Research C. Practical Research
B. Inquiry D. Discovery
19. Maui is curious if Liza has already a boyfriend. What particular action does he plan to
do?
20. When you want to verify the number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines and you
interview hospitals and medical practitioners and legit authorities to suffice your
curiosity using the scientific method, what particular action are you undergoing?

References
Barceros, E. L. (2016) Practical research 2 (1 st ed.) ISBN 978-971-23-8083-9. Sampaloc,

Manila, Philippines: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Guide for Appraising Completed Research in Senior High School. Practical Research 2
(Quantitative Research). Department of Education. Region Office No. 02.
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.
Laderas, J.M. (2017) Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research) Retrieved: April 19,
2020. URL: https://www.scribd.com/document/352255786/Practical-Research-2-
Quantitative-Research
Moronia, B. J. (2017) Practical Research 2. Retrieved: April 19, 2020. URL:

https://www.scribd.com/document/353724351/Practical-Research-2
Small, R. V. et al. 2012. Teaching for inquiry: Engaging learners within. New York:
NealShuman Publishers, Inc.


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MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

UNIT Nature of Inquiry

What is this Module About?

Performance Standard: The learner is able to decide on suitable quantitative

Let’s See What You Already Know

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305

MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

Research is a careful, detailed and systematic study of a specific problem, concern,

When is a research practical?

The Scientific Method

1. Ask a question- state the problem

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305

MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

1. Qualitative- used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and

Characteristics of Quantitative Research

1. Objective- impartial, unbiased and neutral

1. Causal-comparative research attempts to determine the cause or consequences of

1. Fast speed data collection (sampling methods)

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305

MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

1. Requires a large number of respondents

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305

MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

Let’s Try This

1. Impacts of Qatari diplomatic crisis on OFWs

2. Water quality assessment of Boac River

3. Approval rate for Duterte Cabinet members

4. Gender causes on differences in abilities

5. Students’ hours of study and their stress level

6. Solar purification for water portability

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305

MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

DIRECTIONS: Having obtained much knowledge about qualitative and quantitative

Identify if the statement refers to QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE

Results from Exists in the physical

Explained by people’s Revealed by automatic

3. Researcher’s involvement = Objective; least Subjective; sometimes

Verbal language Numerals, statistics

Takes place as the Plans all research

Control or manipulation Desires to preserve the

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305

MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

7. Obtaining knowledge = Multiple methods Scientific method

Evaluates objective Make social intentions

9. Data-analysis technique = Mathematically Thematic codal ways,

10. Style of expression = Personal, lacks Impersonal, scientific, or

11. Sampling technique = Random sampling as More inclined to purposive

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305

MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

Let’s Study and Analyze These

______________1. Quantitative research evaluates economic behavior and designs

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305

MODULE in PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 for GRADE 12 (Week 1-3)

Let’s Learn More

1. Effects of fertilizer on plant growth

4. Relationship between disposable income and location amongst young adults

5. Salary and job satisfaction among Gasan residents

Address: Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela 3305