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.
Conducting qualitative research is as significant as the necessities of human existence. It paves way to understanding the current issues and natural phenomena that greatly contribute to the lives of the people.
As a researcher, it is imperative to realize the importance of qualitative research in everyday life for this will serve as sustenance to finish the course of the study. Further, this will truly inspire anyone to pursue the fulfillment of research in the context of providing answers to questions and set a trend to the rest of the researchers.
This lesson will brace you with knowledge on kinds, characteristics, uses, strengths, and weaknesses of qualitative research. These topics are necessary as you get closer to choosing the field of research you will focus on.
Every day of our lives is a challenge. We face so many questions that sometimes cannot be answered by merely asking our neighbors or even the experts we know. As a result, we attempt to investigate about these problems ourselves. In this scenario, our knowledge in research is very important.
Among the steps we take is asking ourselves, “Why do I need to pursue the answers to these questions? Well, for that matter, you must realize that research plays a big role in the lives of the people-your family, friends, and neighbors.
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Learning Objectives:
After studying this module, you are expected to:
- describe the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research (CS_RS11-IIIb-1);
- identify the kinds of qualitative research (CS_RS11-IIIb-1);
- familiarize the qualitative research in different fields (CS_RS11-IIIb-2); and
- determine the importance of qualitative research in different fields (CS_RS11-IIIb 2).