PRACTICAL

RESEARCH II
Teacher
KARINE JANE C. ATANACIO
 SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
This course develops critical
thinking and problem-solving skills
through quantitative research.
 CONTENT STANDARD
FIRST QUARTER
The learners demonstrate understanding of...
1. The characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds
of quantitative research.
2. The importance of quantitative research across
fields the nature of variables.
3. The range of research topics in the area of inquiry.
 CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate understanding of...
4. The range of research topics in the area of inquiry.
5. The value of research in the area of interest the
specificity and feasibility of the problem posed.
6. The formulation of conceptual framework.
7. The research hypotheses (if appropriate) the
definition of terms as used in the study
 CONTENT STANDARD
SECOND QUARTER
The learners demonstrate understanding of...
1. Quantitative research design.
2. Description of sample.
3. Instrument development
4. Description of intervention (if applicable)
 CONTENT STANDARD
FOURTH QUARTER
The learners demonstrate understanding of...
6. Data collection and analysis procedures such as survey,
interview and observation guidelines in writing research
methodology.
7. Data collection procedures and skills using varied
instruments data processing, organizing, and analysis.
8. Guidelines in making conclusions and recommendations.
 GRADING SYSTEM
Written Works 20%
Performance Task 60%
Quarterly Examination 20%
TOTAL 100%
 REQUIREMENTS
1. Research Paper (With Project)
2. Journal (Blue Cover - Notebook)
3. Quizzes and Summative Test
4. Examinations
 ASSIGNMENT
1. Look for the different definitions of
“Quantitative Research”. Cite the author.
2. What is the difference between “Qualitative
Research” and “Quantitative Research”?
3. Write the importance of research to the
following areas: education, business, medical
and health services, science and technology.
 Lesson 1: WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH?
• According to Aliaga and Gunderson (2000), quantitative research is
explaining a phenomena by collecting numerical data that
are analyzed using mathematically based methods (in
particular statistics).
• This type of research utilizes numbers and statistical analysis. It is
ideal in studying phenomenon which must contend with the
problems of measurement.
• A phenomenon is a peculiar incident that can happen anywhere, with
any discipline or in any organization.
Examples: increase in sales, change in turn-over rates, change in
drop-out rates, decrease in the number of failing students in Math
 WHAT IS QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH?
• In studying a phenomenon, quantitative researchers attempt
to measure relevant factors and variables by attaching
numeric values that express quantity. Analyzing numbers to
answer a scientific inquiry is done through mathematical
formulas usually used in descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Quantitative research is the traditional, positivist scientific
method which refers to a general set of orderly, disciplined
procedures to acquire information. It utilizes deductive
reasoning to generate predictions that are tested in the real
world. It is systematic since the researcher progresses
logically through a series of steps and according to a pre-
specified plan of action.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
1. It is reliable and objective.
2. It uses statistics to generalize a finding.
3. It reduces and restructures a complex problem to a
limited number of variables.
4. It looks at the connections between variables and
establishes cause and effect relationships in highly
controlled circumstances.
5. It tests theories or hypotheses.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
6. It assumes that the sample is representative of the
population.
7. The subjectivity of its methodology is a secondary
concern.
8. It deals with the details of the subject.
 ADVANTAGES OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
1. It allows the researcher to measure and analyze the data to
arrive at an objective answer to the problem posed or
stated.
2. The result is reliable since the study uses a big sample of
the population.
3. Standard are usually used in choosing the instruments, in
sampling procedures, and in choosing the most appropriate
statistical treatment, thus making the research replicable.
 ADVANTAGES OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
4. Personal biases can be avoided since personal interaction is
not part of the research process.
5. Processes involved are simplified since the steps in doing
quantitative research are made easy and systematic.
6. Results can be reduced through statistical treatments and
interpreted in a few statements.
 DISADVANTAGES OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
1. The context of the study or the experiment is ignored in
such a way that it does not consider the natural setting
where the study is conducted.
2. Having a large study sample requires researchers to spend
more resources.
3. Results are limited since they are usually based on the
analysis of numbers and are not obtained from detailed
narratives.
 DISADVANTAGES OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
4. It provides less elaborate accounts of human perceptions.
5. In experimental research, the level of control might not be
normally placed in the real world because it is usually done
in the laboratory.
6. Preset or fixed alternative answers may not necessarily
reflect the true answers of the participants.
7. Findings can be influenced by the researcher’s perspectives
since most of the time, the participants are unknown to
him/her.
 IMPORTANCE OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
1. EDUCATION
• It is used in measuring the level of performance of the
students and teachers.
• It can be used to assess the effectiveness of the methods
used in the learning process, the different programs
conducted, and the satisfaction of all stakeholders in the
community.
• The interests of these groups can be enhanced by
implementing quantifiable best practices.
 IMPORTANCE OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
2. BUSINESS
• It is a very valuable tool in improving the overall
marketing strategy; help the company make informed
decisions on how to move forward with a particular
product or service; and even solicit consumer’s opinions
for productivity.
• This is largely utilized in product development and to
create favorable marketing campaigns.
 IMPORTANCE OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
3. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
• Healthcare procedures, routines, and other systems must
be based on the result of scientific investigation.
• The statistics on the rate of recovery, the number of
patients with illnesses and sicknesses, the efficacy of
medicines and drugs can become rich sources of
information and a basis of good practices in medical
treatment and intervention.
 IMPORTANCE OF QUANTITATIVE
RESEARCH
4. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• The rate of processing of certain devices, and the time
consumed for any procedure are factors to be considered.
• The data collected will lead to a more responsible and
accountable operation of the different components of
technology.
• During experiments on new devices, inventions,
discoveries, and innovations, the recorded data are very
vital for any test of efficiency.
 ASSIGNMENT
1. Find a research or study on the following areas:
education, business, medical and health services,
science and technology. Copy the title and the
abstract of the study in a long bond paper. (10
points)
2. Determine the purpose of quantitative research in
the study you have provided. (8 points)
3. Write the reference using APA style. (7 points)