This Senior High School Practical Research 1 Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Nowadays society has many forms of problems that require solutions. These solutions must be based on facts, valid investigations, experiences and not just on mere beliefs and suggestions. Indeed, to attain such knowledge and accuracy, a systematic procedure and well-planned research are required. Research is a process of inquiring about the solution to the problem, collecting data, and logically evaluating information. To develop good research, one must investigate reliable information.
In this lesson, you will conduct research with a vision to seek information and solution to a problem. You will look for an in-depth evaluation of everything that is needed in the research.
Learning Objectives:
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
a. define what is research (CS_RS11-IIIa-1);
b. give the importance of research in daily life (CS_RS11-IIIa-2);
c. enumerate the characteristics, processes, and ethics of research (CS_RS11- IIIa-3);
d. differentiate Quantitative from Qualitative Research (CS_RS11-IIIa-4); and
e. provide examples of research in the area of interest (CS_RS11-IIIa-5).