Practical Research 2

MODULE 1
Lesson 2 - IMPORTANCE OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

I. INTRODUCTION

What is research? It defined as a careful, detailed and systematic study of a specific problem,
concern, or even issue to establish facts. It has been said that research helps discovering and creating new
knowledge. But what makes a research, practical? Practical research means actual doing or using of
something rather than theories and ideas. It involves inquiry and immersion activities in order to achieve the
correct information. After studying the different kinds of quantitative research, let us know the importance
of quantitative research across fields. Therefore, at the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
1. Illustrate the importance of quantitative research across fields; and
2. Differentiate kinds of variables and their uses.
We will be proceeding with our lesson proper with the use of the following e-learning platforms;
1. Edmodo;
2. Zoom;
3. Google classroom; and
4. Messenger/messenger chat room.

II. ACTIVITY

Directions: Create your own concept map to answer the questions below.
1. What type of research will fit your interest? Explain.
2. What are variables? What are its importance?

III. ANALYSIS

Write T if the statement is True, F if False.

____1. Standardized instruments ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of data.
____2. Quantitative methods cannot be repeated to verify its findings.
____3. A research design constitutes the blueprint for the selection, measurement and analysis of data.
____4. Quantitative research puts emphasis on proof, rather than discovery.
____5. The main purpose of descriptive research design is to observe, describe and document aspects of
particular situations.
IV. ABSTRACTION

After studying the different kinds of quantitative research, let us know the importance of
quantitative research across fields. Please watch the video found on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDrxZzjMUB8
It’s importance to social inquiry is for better understanding of the behavior and social interactions
among individuals while in the field of information and communications technology it is to examine the
trends and tendencies in the use of information technology. When it comes to arts, it is to investigate
methods or approaches that enhance one’s creativity that is contradicting to science, it’s importance is to
determine the effectiveness of a newly developed medicine, treatment, or approach in addressing health
problems. In field of agriculture and fisheries, it is to examine how agriculture in a particular community is
influenced by global trends and for sports, it is to understand the relationship between one’s health and
athletic performance. Lastly in the field for business, it is to assess approaches that will help companies in
their decision-making practices.
Let us now know what are the variables and its kinds and their uses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcOUMb2EWBM

Variable is defined as a measurable characteristic that varies. It may change from group to group,
person to person, or even within one person over time. A variable that shows the effect of manipulating or
introducing the independent variables is called dependent variables. For example, if the independent
variable is the use or non-use of a new language teaching procedure, then the dependent variable might be
students' scores on a test of the content taught using that procedure. In other words, the variation in the
dependent variable depends on the variation in the independent variable.
Independent variables are those that the researcher has control over. This "control" may involve
manipulating existing variables (e.g., modifying existing methods of instruction) or introducing new variables
(e.g., adopting a totally new method for some sections of a class) in the research setting. Whatever the
case may be, the researcher expects that the independent variable(s) will have some effect on (or
relationship with) the dependent variables.
The variable that refers to abstract processes that are not directly observable but that link the
independent and dependent variables, it is called intervening variables. For example, if the use of a
particular teaching technique is the independent variable and mastery of the objectives is the dependent
variable, then the language learning processes used by the subjects are the intervening variables.
Moderator Variables affect the relationship between the independent and dependent variables by
modifying the effect of the intervening variable(s).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9U8HdScecA
Unlike extraneous variables, moderator variables are measured and taken into consideration.
Typical moderator variables in TESL and language acquisition research (when they are not the major focus
of the study) include the sex, age, culture, or language proficiency of the subjects. The variables that are
not measured in a particular study must be held constant, neutralized/balanced, or eliminated, so they will
not have a biasing effect on the other variables. Variables that have been controlled in this way are called
control variables. It is called control variables.
The last kind of variable is called extraneous variables.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXcR0hk1SRY
These are those factors in the research environment which may have an effect on the dependent
variable(s) but which are not controlled. Extraneous variables are dangerous. They may damage a study's
validity, making it impossible to know whether the effects were caused by the independent and moderator
variables or some extraneous factor. If they cannot be controlled, extraneous variables must at least be
taken into consideration when interpreting results.

V. APPLICATION

A. Directions: Explain how quantitative research can be useful in each of the following fields of study.
Substantiate your explanation with examples.
AREA PRACTICAL IMPORTANCE AND EXAMPLE

Arts and Design

Humanities and
Social Sciences

Education

Sports

Natural and Physical

Sciences,
Technology,
Engineering, and
Mathematics

Business and
Accounting

Agriculture and
Fisheries
 Information and
communication
Technology

Social Inquiry

B. Directions: Explain the following.

1. Distinguish independent from independent variables in complete sentence.

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2. Explain the term “control variable” in your own words in a complete sentence.
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3. Explain the term “extraneous variable” in your own words in a complete sentence.
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4. What of the two is the independent variable?
a. Students undergo blended learning in an English subject.
b. Students who undergo blended learning have improved grades in an English subject.
Explain your answer in a complete sentence.
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5. What of the two is the dependent variable?
a. A considerable number of consumers use the twin pack in a 3-in-1 coffee product.
b. A leading coffee manufacturer introduces twin in a 3-in-1 coffee product.
Explain your answer in a complete sentence.
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C. Directions: Identify the different variables in the following situations. In case one type of variable is not
used, write NA. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. You are provided with the following scores of contestants in a painting competition. The
contestants have used different types of painting materials in their artwork, such as acrylic, oil
and watercolor.

Contestants Judge 1 Judge 2

1 Acrylic 86 83
2 Acrylic 80 82
3 Oil 76 80
4 Oil 90 86
5 Watercolor 87 89
6 Watercolor 87 91

Quantitative Variable(s) : _____________________

Qualitative Variable(s) : _____________________
Ordinal Variable : _____________________
Dependent Variable : _____________________
Independent Variable : _____________________
Extraneous Variable : _____________________

2. You are given the following data regarding the effects of a public relations campaign on the
satisfaction rating of top government officials of country XYZ.

Net Satisfaction Rating

Before After
President +46% +62%
 Vice President +32% +41%
Senate President -12% -2%
Supreme Court Justice +24% +34%

Quantitative Variable(s) : _____________________

Qualitative Variable(s) : _____________________
Ordinal Variable : _____________________
Dependent Variable : _____________________
Independent Variable : _____________________
Extraneous Variable : _____________________

REFERENCES
Anameyy Layn (2019). The importance of quantitative research in different fields. Retrieved from:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otUhspWR6-s

Types of Variables in Statistics and Research Independent Dependent Categorical Continuous Variables
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