CLASSWORK 1- PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Performance Task 1: Deciding on the Type of Quantitative Research to Apply

Ask Yourself: What type of quantitative research will I apply in a study that I will undertake?
Why did I choose this type of quantitative research? What do I want to study? Is the type of
quantitative research that I choose suitable to the kind of subject that I will study?

Write a Concept Note: A concept note is the shortest project idea that you can make to let your
target readers know about your research plan. There is no required format but you may follow
the outline below:

1. An Inquiry on Phenomenon or Occurrence. This section identifies what the subject matter
or occurrence that you want to study is and why you want to study it.
2. The nature of Inquiry. This section is about the type of quantitative research that you
intend to apply in order to gather the desired answer on the phenomenon that you would
like to inquire about. Identify the type of quantitative research. Define and describe that
type of quantitative research. Discuss why you chose this type.
3. Assessing the Suitability of the Nature of Inquiry. This section contains your assessment
about the appropriateness of the type of research with the phenomenon that you are
inquiring about. Will this type of research provide you with the answers to your
questions?

Write your answer on the worksheet on the next page.

Subject of Inquiry

Nature of Inquiry

The suitability of Inquiry

Performance Task 2: Compare and contrast each pair of concept below.
1. Positivism vs. Realism

Positivism Realism

2. Independent Variable vs. Dependent Variable

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

3. Generalization vs. Causality

Generalization Causality

4. Correlational vs. Causal-Comparative

Correlational Causal-Comparative
5. Reliability vs. Validity

Reliability Validity

6. Measurement vs. Empirical Explanation

Measurement 1. Empirical Explanation

 Performance Task 3: Define the following Terms. Cite at least 2-3 examples.
The Defining Features of the Different Types of Quantitative
Type of Quantitative Research Defining Features Examples

Descriptive

Correlational

Survey Research

Causal-comparative/Quasi-
experimental Research

Experimental Research

Prepared by:

Emmanuel B. Tan, LPT