ENGLISH 10

Name of Learner: _________________________ Grade Level : 10

Section: _________________________________ Date : ____________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN RESEARCH

Background Information:
Research is defined as a systematic and scientific process to answer questions
about facts and relationship between facts. It is an activity involved in seeking answers
to unanswered questions. Likewise, it seeks to generate an answer to the problems as
well as suggesting additional questions in need of further inquiry. Furthermore, it entails
collection of data; documentation of critical information; and analysis and interpretation
of that data/information, in accordance with suitable methodologies set by specific
professional fields and academic disciplines.
Important Terms Used in Research:
Abstract- is a clear, concise summary that communicates the essential information
about the study.
Data- are units of information or any statistics, facts, figures, general material, evidence,
or knowledge collected during the course of the study.
Variables- are attributes or characteristics that can have more than one value, such as
height or weight.
Independent Variables- are variables that are purposely manipulated or changed by
the researcher.
Hypothesis- is a statement of the predicted relationship between two or more variable
in a research study; an educated or calculated guess by researcher.
Literature Review- is a critical summary or research on a topic of interest, generally
prepared to put a research problem in context or to identify gaps and weaknesses in a
prior study so as to justify a new investigation.
Limitations- are restrictions in a study that may decrease the credibility and
generalization of the research findings.
Population- is the entire set of individuals or objects having some common
characteristics selected for a research study.
Research Locale- refers to the setting or place where the study has taken place.
Methodology- is a system of models, procedures and techniques used to find the result
of a research problem.
Sampling- is the process of selecting sample from the target population to represent
the entire population.

Learning Competency with code:

Distinguish technical terms used in research (Quarter 4 Week 1 EN10V-IVa-30)

Directions/ Instructions:
Identify what technical term used in research is described in each item.
Write your answer on each blank.
________________1. It identifies potential weaknesses of the study.
________________2. It is a variable that is actively manipulated by the researcher to
see what its impact will be on other variables.
________________3. They are facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.
________________4. It refers to all members of defined category of elements such as
people, objects or events.
________________5. It is the location where the research study was conducted.
________________6. It is considered as an intelligent guess or prediction, that gives
direction to the researcher to answer the research question.
________________7. It contains a critical analysis and the integration of information
from a number of sources, as well as a consideration of any gaps in the literature and
possibilities for future research.
________________8. It refers to the procedures or processes in collecting data or
information to answer research problems.
________________9. It is a summary of the information in the research article.
________________10. It is any characteristic of an individual, group, organization or
social phenomenon that changes.
________________ 11. It is the process by which researchers select a representative
subset or part of the total population.
 Exercises/Activities

A. Directions: Read the following parts of a research paper taken from the study of
Jennifer S. Cabigting. Label each using the choices from the box. Write the letter
on each blank.
A. Title B. Literature Review C. Methodology D. Results E. References

____1. To measure the degree of collection, organization, and presentation of data,

descriptive statistics was used to describe the association of anxiety, attitude,
motivation, classroom activities, learning resources, classroom environment
and proficiency in English language obtained from the same group of subject.
The researcher use purposive sampling technique to collect the sample.
Purposive sampling can be used with a number of techniques in data gathering
(Godambe 1982).
____2. There are many factors affecting the process of learning the second language.
According to Gardner (1985), motivation and attitude are the most influential
factors in second language acquisition. Many studies on language attitudes
have revealed that there is a strong relationship between attitude and
achievement (Starks & Paltridge, 2002).
____3. Related Factors Affecting Students’ Perceived Level of English Proficiency Among
Grade 10 Students Of FGNMHS

____4. Ariola, M. (2006). Principles and methods of research. Manila, Philippines: REX
Book Store.
Cabansag, J. (2013). Written language proficiency of laboratory high school
students in a state university in Cagayan Valley Philippines. Journal of
Arts, Science & Commerce, 4 (2), 87-93.
Celce-Murcia, M. (2001). Teaching English as a second or foreign language,
3rd Ed. Boston: Heinle & Heinle.
Howard, G. (2010). Foreign and second language anxiety, Language
Teaching. Vol. 43. Issue 02, pp 154 – 167.
____5. Table 2 shows the descriptive statistics on students’ perceived level of English
proficiency. Table 2: Descriptive statistics on English proficiency
Item Mean

My oral English is good. 3.04

I am able to express myself well in English. 2.85

I manage English well as a medium of instruction. 3.03

 I can talk about work or school without difficulty in English. 2.73

I am a competent English speaker. 2.68

Overall Mean 2.87

The overall mean perceived level of proficiency is 2.87, which is average.

Evidently, the respondents encountered some problems with spoken English.
Most of them cannot express themselves confidently, effectively, and freely.
B. Provide a concrete example for each term:
a. Hypothesis
b. Research Locale
c. Population
d. Variables
e. Sampling

Reflection
Put a check mark on the blank which corresponds to how well you learned the lesson.
Always Sometimes Never
1. I can distinguish the technical terms used in research. ______ _______ ______
2. I can provide examples for each technical term
used in research. ______ _______ ______
3. I can differentiate each terminology used in research. ______ _______ ______

References for Learners

https://www.slideshare.net/drjayeshpatidar/research-terminology-20718505

Almonte, L.et al., Celebrating Diversity through World Literature. Rex Book Store, Inc.,
Pasig City
Answer Key
Directions/Instructions:
1. Limitations
2. Independent Variable
3. Data
4. Population
5. Research Locale
6. Hypothesis
7. Literature Review
8. Methodology
9. Abstract
10. Variable
11. Sampling
Exercises/Activities:
A.
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. E
5. D

B. Answers may vary.

Prepared:

Cecille C. Manansala
SST-III
FGNMHS