Course Syllabus - Practical Research 2 - SecondRevised

Course Specifications
Course Code:PR 2
Course Description: Practical Research 2
Effectivity: April 2017 Docu Code: SH – PR2 Revision No.: 00 Issue No.: 01
Course Developer / Mentor:

Course Developer:
Lucenia Juayong
lucyjuayong@yahoo.com
Mentor:
<include contact information>
Course Description and Objectives:

This course develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through quantitative
research. The topics include the nature of inquiry and research which includes identifying the
inquiry and stating the problem, learning from others and reviewing the literature,
understanding data and ways to systematically collect data, finding answers through data
collection, and the last is reporting and sharing findings.
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

 decide on suitable quantitative research in different areas of interest,
 formulate clearly the statement of research problem,
 select relevant literature
 cite related literature using standard style (APA, MLA or Chicago Manual of Style)
 synthesize information from relevant literature
 write coherent review of literature
 follows ethical standards in writing related literature
 explain conceptual framework
 defines terms used in the study
 lists research hypotheses (if appropriate)
 define objectively written review of related literature and conceptual framework,
 describe adequately quantitative research designs, sample, instrument used,
intervention (if applicable), data collection, and analysis procedures
 identify the data with intellectual honesty, using suitable techniques
 form logical conclusions
 make recommendations based on conclusions
 write and present clear report.
Required Texts:
Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First Edition
Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First Edition
Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and Techniques in Writing Research, Rex Book Store, Inc.
Grading Criteria:
Short Quizzes - 15%

Long Quizzes - 20%
Activities/Assignments - 25%
Final Exam - 40%
Participation Standard:
Short quizzes are usually after every topic while long quizzes are after three (3) or four (4)
topics. Short and long quizzes are submitted online, after the mentor check the paper it will
uploaded back to the account of students with corrections. A student only has one (1) attempt
for both short and long quizzes. Both types of quizzes time bounded. Students need to make
sure that they have enough time to answer the quiz and that they have a reliable internet
connection during the exam.
Assignments and Activities should be submitted as that will be 25% of the student’s grade.
The final exam is the last assessment a student will take. Final exams are sent through online
and the students will answer thru online with allotted time and it will return back after the
mentor check the exam with corrections. As with the short and long quizzes, students should
also make sure that they have enough time to answer the final exam and that they have a
reliable internet connection..
Course Geography and Procedures:

The online classroom is organized weekly. Discussion of the topics and presentation of the
example are available online. Students need to accomplish the requirements on the given
date to avoid conflict.
To label the submission of requirements, kindly use the following:

Surname, Given Name, Middle Initial
For example:
Short quizzes - DELA CRUZ, JUAN MIGUEL B – SQ1(in bold letter)
Long quizzes - DELA CRUZ, JUAN MIGUEL B – LQ1(in bold letter)
Assignments - DELA CRUZ, JUAN MIGUEL B – AS1(in bold letter)
Activities - DELA CRUZ, JUAN MIGUEL B – AC1(in bold letter)
Final Exam - DELA CRUZ, JUAN MIGUEL B – FE1(in bold letter)
Note:
Requirements need to be submitted in the submission links found under the topics for each
week. If the attachment cannot be uploaded due to file size restriction, students need to email
their submission to mentor.inquiry@amauonline.com and submit a 1 page document stating
that the student submitted the file to mentor.inquiry. This is needed for the activity to
recognize that the student has accomplished the activity.
Other Policies:
Additional Guidelines:
1. Avoid plagiarism in all your requirements.
2. Submit the requirements on or before the set deadline to avoid conflict.
3. Be responsible with all your actions specially in using the internet.
Week by Week Schedule:
Week #: Topic/s: Instructional Resource/s: Commented [O1]: SME: There should be 2 activity sheets
Material/s: per topic/week as stated in the contract.
1 Nature of Inquiry and Research Module001 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical Commented [O2]: SME: Please assign your PowerPoint
- the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses Presentation001 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First presentations here accordingly. Make sure that these are
Edition numbered as well.
and kinds of quantitative research
- the importance of quantitative research across
the field Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the nature of variables
Edition
ShortQuiz001
ActivitySheet001
Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and
ActivitySheet002
Techniques in Writing Research, Rex Book
Store, Inc.
2 The Research Process Module002 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the essential phases of the research process Presentation002 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the guide in conducting research Edition
- the flowchart of the research process
ShortQuiz002 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
ActivitySheet0032 Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
ActivitySheet004 Edition

Store, Inc.
3 Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem Module003 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the range of research topics in the area of Presentation003 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
inquiry Edition
- the value of research in the area of interest
- the specificity and feasibility of the problem Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
posed
Edition
ShortQuiz003
ActivitySheet0053 Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and
ActivitySheet006 Techniques in Writing Research, Rex Book
Store, Inc.
4 The Research Problem Module004 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the key steps in choosing a topic Presentation004 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the guidelines in the selection of a research Edition
problem or topic
- setting the title Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
ShortQuiz004 Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
ActivitySheet008
Store, Inc.
5 The Problem Module005 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the introduction Presentation005 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the statement of the problem Edition
- the significance of the study
- the scope and limitations of the study Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
LongQuiz001 Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
ActivitySheet010
Store, Inc.
6 Related Theories and Concepts Module006 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the functions of the review of related literature Presentation006 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
and studies Edition
- the characteristics of the materials cited
- how to organize the review Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
ActivitySheet012
Store, Inc.
7 Research Paradigms Module007 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the conceptual framework of the study Presentation007 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the theoretical framework of the study Edition
ShortQuiz006
ActivitySheet01306 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
Edition

Store, Inc.
8 Learning from Others and Reviewing the Module008 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
Literature Presentation008 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the criteria in selecting, citing, and Edition
synthesizing related literature
- the ethical standards in writing related Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
literature Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the formulation of conceptual framework Edition
- the definition of terms as used in the study
ShortQuiz007 Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and
Activity Sheet016 Store, Inc.
9 The Variables, Hypothesis and Assumptions Module009 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the independent variable Presentation009 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the dependent variable Edition
- the intervening variable
- the moderate variable Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the control variable Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the manipulate variable Edition
- the null hypothesis and the steps on how to
write a hypothesis Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and
- the importance of assumptions Techniques in Writing Research, Rex Book
LongQuiz002 Store, Inc.
ActivitySheet017
ActivitySheet018 Commented [O3]: SME: Please re-assign your topic for
10 Hypothesis Module010 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical week 10. Make this dedicated entirely for the Periodical
- the null hypothesis Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First Exam 001.
- the steps on how to write a hypothesis Edition Commented [O4]: SME: Please re-assign this module to a
different week.
Assumptions
- the importance of assumptions Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
PeriodicalExam001 Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
Edition

Store, Inc.
11 Understanding Data and Ways to Systematically Module01011 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
Collect Data Presentation010 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the quantitative research Edition
- the areas of quantitative research
- the most common quantitative research Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
ActivitySheet020
Store, Inc.
12 Nature of the Study Module01112 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the method of the research Presentation011 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
Population and Sample Edition
- the sample size of the population
- the steps in computing the size of a sample Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the determining sample size Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the sampling chart Edition
ShortQuiz009
Store, Inc.
13 Research Instruments Module01213 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the instrument development Presentation012 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the measurement of scales Edition
- the nominal scale
- the ordinal scale Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the interval scale Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the ratio scale Edition
- the data collection and analysis procedures
such as survey, interview, and observation Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and
ShortQuiz010 Techniques in Writing Research, Rex Book
ActivitySheet02310 Store, Inc.
ActivitySheet024
14 Finding Answers through Data Collection Module01314 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the data collection procedures and skills using Presentation013 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
varied instruments Edition
- the data processing, organizing, and analysis
LongQuiz003 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical

Store, Inc.
15 Data Gathering Procedure Module01415 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the observation method Presentation014 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the interview Edition
- the questionnaire
- the psychological test Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
ActivitySheet028
Store, Inc.
16 Validity of Measurement Module01516 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- types of validity Presentation015 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
Reliability Edition
- the adequacy
- the objectivity Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
ActivitySheet030
Store, Inc.
17 Measures of Central Tendency Module01617 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the mean Presentation016 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the median Edition
- the standard deviation
- the chi-square distribution Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the F-test Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the T-test Edition
- the analysis of variance (ANOVA)
ShortQuiz013 Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and
ActivitySheet032 Store, Inc.
18 Reporting and Sharing Findings Module01718 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- the techniques in listing references Presentation017 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
- the process of report writing Edition
- the selection criteria and process of best
design Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
Data Presentation Edition
- the description of the respondents
- the sources of data Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and
- the research instruments Techniques in Writing Research, Rex Book
- the data gathering procedures Store, Inc.
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Synthesis of Findings and Interpretations
ShortQuiz014
ActivitySheet03314
ActivitySheet034
19 Summary of Findings Module01819 Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- guidelines in making summary of findings Presentation018 Research 2, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
Conclusion Edition
- guidelines in making conclusion
Recommendations Baraceros, Esther L. (2017), Practical
- guidelines in making recommendations Research 1, Rex Book Store, Inc., First
LongQuiz004 Edition
ActivitySheet035
Store, Inc.
20 PeriodicalExam002 Module020 Commented [O5]: SME: Please re-assign this module. Let
us dedicate the week of periodical exam to the exam itself.

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Course Description: Practical Research 2

Course Developer / Mentor:

Course Description and Objectives:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

Short Quizzes - 15%

Course Geography and Procedures:

To label the submission of requirements, kindly use the following:

Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and

Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and

Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and

Sarno, Emerlita G. (2010), Tips and

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