1st Monthly Exam Coverage Practical Research

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SAN ISISDRO ACADEMY OF TUDELA, INC.

Upper Centro, Tudela, Mis. Occ.

COVERAGE FOR FIRST MONTHLY EXAM


Practical Research 1

I. What is Research?

1. Research is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which


includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines
an individual‘s speculation with reality.
2. Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge not on mere beliefs,
guesses or theories.
3. In research a systematic and well-planned procedure is required to meet the
need in order that information is acquired and evaluate its accuracy and
effectiveness.
4. It is a process of inquiring1.

II. Nature of Inquiry. (Lichman,G.,2013)

1. Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge”.


It is a problem solving technique.
2. The information and data pursued through questioning begins with gathering
by applying the different human senses.
3. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death.
4. Inquiry is synonymous with the word investigation.

III. Investigation and Immersion

Investigation has a deeper meaning compared to “inquiry”.


It is a systematic examination of a certain event or phenomenon.

Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply involves) himself in


the data gathering activities and the data he has gathered is carefully read or
examined by him in detail.

Combining the idea of “inquiry”, “investigation” and “immersion”, the concept of


“research” comes in.

IV. Differentiate Inquiry from Research

Inquiry is a term that is synonymous with the word ‘investigation’. When you inquire
or investigate, you tend to ask questions to probe or examine something to request
for truth, information, or knowledge.

Research is systematic and objective creation of knowledge systematic (with a


system or method, the scientific method), objective (no bias, all angles presented),
knowledge creation (a creative process)
V. Purpose of Research

1. To inform action.
2. To prove or generate a theory.
3. To augment knowledge in a field or study.

VI. Importance of Research in Daily Life

1. 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.
2. 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.

GOODLUCK and GOD BLESS 

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