Diaz College

Tanjay City, Negros Oriental

First Quarter
S.Y. 2019-2020

UNIT I Introduction to Qualitative Research

Every day, you are faced with many challenges that require possible and immediate solutions. For instance,
if your house is relatively far from your school and the traffic is unpredictable, you might be thinking of the
fastest and cheapest way to go to school. You may also be wondering what causes the daily traffic jam in
your area and what is the best way to address the problem or at least minimize it.

One way to solve problems like this is via conducting research because this will help you arrive at the logical
and practical answers and solutions. This unit will explain the fundamentals of one of the methods of
research: qualitative research. The steps to be followed when conducting qualitative research are discussed
thoroughly in the modules in this unit. Module 1 introduces the nature and importance of research.

Module 1 The nature and Importance of research

At the end of the module I can

Identify problems requiring the conduct of research;

Explain the importance of research in daily life; and
Describe the characteristics, processes, and ethics in research.

According to Donna M. Mertens, research is a “systematic inquiry that is designed to collect

analyze , and interpret data to understand, describe, or predict phenomenon.

Characteristics of research

Research gathers relevant information and produces novel knowledge.

Research improves the quality of life.

Research promotes understanding of history

Research contributes to one's personal and professional development.

Research Process
A research is
1. Define your topic developed by
2. Formulate your thesis statement following the
3. Conduct a review of related literature. research
4. Determine the theoretical framework for your study. process
5. Develop a research strategy or design.
6. Collect your data
7. Validate your research design and analyze your data
8. Write and revise your research paper.
9. Defending and disseminating the results of your study.
 Ethics in research
 Ethics is a set of moral pronciples that distinguish between acceptable and acceptable
behavior.
Misconduct in research

Plagiarism - is the act of copying another person's work without appropriate

acknowledgement of the original source.

Falsification - is the act of maneuvering data in such a way that another person will
bw inclined to believe that said data is true and correct.

Fabrication - is the act of inventing or making up data and then reporting it as true.

Researchers have moral

obligations to fulfill in the
course of their research work

Source: Diwa Senior High School Practical Research Second Edition Book

Teacher: Mr. Rodimar M. Ramirez

Fb: Ram Hevero
Cell #: 09262656782
Email : ramzheymercado@gmail.com
Worksheet # 1

What I have learned so far?

1. “Research is a way of life”. Justify the statement by citing important

2. What is research? How can it address some pressing societal
problems such as the rapid population growth in the Philippines?
3. How can research be used as a tool in understanding Philippine
culture?

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Reflect upon

4. How can research be personally beneficial to you?

5. If you were to conduct a research study which you think is relevant to your life, what would it
be? Explain your answer.

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Big Idea

Have you had any experience in which you needed to arrive at moral and ethical decision?
Elaborate.

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