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Practical Research 1 Quarter 1 - Module 1 Nature of Inquiry and Research

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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

Quarter 1 – Module 1
Nature of Inquiry and Research
What I need to know: (Introduction)
 Every day you encountered various problems in
any facets of life be it social, political,
environmental and personal. It may link between
persons, groups or an organization. In this case,
there must be a solution not only to resolve it but
can be a progress that everybody benefited from
it. As a learner how can you find a solution to
these problems that is based on knowledge not
on ordinary beliefs, predictions or theories? You
need to have this knowledge through organized
and well planned procedures that are accurate
and useful. Thus you need to do research.
Research is asking what you know and think.
It helps us to inquire on the right information.
It is of great importance to man in everyday
life. The quality of man’s life is improved
through research making it easier and
valuable from simple to modern. Research
develops you to an attitude to not believe
everything easily available and seek for truth.
Research sharpens our mind to give a
judicious vision to look. It is a catalyst in
solving complex issues in different sectors
including health, communications, business
and the environment.
The below statements will assist you in
understanding the following lessons:

The Importance of Research in Daily


Life
 The Characteristics, Processes, and
Ethics of Research
 Quantitative and Qualitative Research
 The Kinds of Research across Fields of
Inquiry.
Learning Objectives:
 At the end of discussion, the students should be
able to:
Share research experiences and knowledge
Explain the importance of research in daily life
Describe characteristics, processes, and ethics of
research .
Differentiate quantitative from qualitative research.
Provide examples of research in areas of interest
(arts, humanities, sports, science, business,
agriculture and fisheries, information and
communication technology, and social inquiry).
LESSON 1: The Importance of Research
in Daily Life
In your junior high school, you learned that
research is essential knowing that it is used
in your daily life. It will enable you for
inquiry and research in finding solutions to
problems especially in real life situations.
Sharing your experiences and knowledge on
the importance of research develops your
skills to think critically and relate it in every
decision you do.
What is research?
Research is defined as the scientific investigation
of phenomena which includes collection,
presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts
that lines an individuals’ speculation with reality.
Solutions to problems must be based on
knowledge not on mere beliefs, guesses or
theories.
n 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.
It is a process of inquiring.
Nature of Inquiry. (Lichman,G.,2013)
Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth,
information or knowledge”. It is a problem-
solving technique.
The information and data pursued through
questioning begins with gathering by
applying the different human senses.
Individuals carry on the process of inquiry
from birth till death.
Inquiry is synonymous with the word
investigation.

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