MODULE 01: INTRODUCTION OF RESEARCH

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Week 1 2nd SEMESTER QUARTER

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INQUIRY

WHAT IS A RESEARCH? AND RESEARCH
RESEARCH
★ a process of steps used to collect
INQUIRY RESEARCH
and analyze information in order to
increase the understanding in Inquiry is a term that Research is
regards of a certain topic or issue is synonymous with systematic and
the word objective
(Creswell, 2014) ‘investigation’. creation of
When you inquire or
knowledge
RESEARCH is an organized and investigate, you
tend to ask systematic,
systematic way of finding answers to objective (no
questions to probe
questions. It is a way of establishing or examine bias, all angles
knowledge thru empiricism something to presented),
request for truth, knowledge
RESEARCH IS… information, or creation.
knowledge.
SYSTEMATIC because there is a definite
set of procedures and steps which you will
follow. Characteristics of Research
1) Empirical
ORGANIZED because there is a structure
or method in going about doing research ● Research is based on
direct experience or
FINDING ANSWERS is the end of all observation by the
research researcher.
2) Logical
QUESTIONS are central to research. ● Research is based on
valid procedures and
NATURE OF INQUIRY principles.
3) Cyclical
1. Inquiry is defined as “a seeking
● Research is a cyclical
for truth, information or
process because it starts
knowledge”.
with a problem and ends
2. Individuals carry on the process
with a problem.
of inquiry from birth till death.
4) Analytical
3. Inquiry is synonymous with the
● Research utilizes proven
word investigation
analytical procedures in
gathering the data,
 whether historical,
descriptive, and
experimental and case
study.
5) Critical
● Research exhibits careful
and precise judgment.
6) Methodical.
● Research is conducted in
a methodical manner
without bias using
systematic method and
procedures
7) Replicability.
● The research design and
procedures are
replicated or repeated to
enable the researcher to
arrive at valid and
conclusive results
When to use Qualitative vs.
Quantitative Research?
Quantitative data can help you see the
big picture.
Qualitative data adds the details and
can also give a human voice to your
survey results.
Similarities: Qualitative Research
and Quantitative Research
1. Both have the process of inquiry
and investigation.
2. Both improve life and help us in
understanding various issues of
life and in giving solutions to our
problems
3. Both start with a problem and
end with a new problem
4. Both use textual forms in
analyzing and interpretation of
data.
5. Both use inductive and
deductive methods
Importance of Research in Daily
Life
Research directs us to inquire about
the right information by conducting
further investigation of the actual
condition. It leads us to be cautious in
giving results and findings by proving
lies and supporting the truth.
Research empowers us with
knowledge and discovers new things
and issues in life. It helps us solve
problems in health, crimes, business,
technology and environment.
Research facilitates learning as an
opportunity to share valuable
information to others as a way of
recognizing various concerns for public
awareness