MISSIONARI DELLA FEDE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER- COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, INC.

In affettuoso ricordo di Michael Angelo Loteria Evio

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Name: Date:_____________
Grade/Strand: Teacher:Trixie SJ. Torres, LPT
Module: 2

Lesson 2 The Importance of Quantitative Research Across Fields

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the topic, learners should be able to:
1. illustrate the importance of quantitative research in different areas of discipline
2. classify research topics to what discipline it contributes
3. complete the Field Matrix in summarizing the learning on the importance of research across
fields

WHAT TO KNOW!

The Importance of Quantitative Research

In the area of Accounting, Business and Management (ABM), researchers can help design a
new product or service figuring out what is needed and ensure that the development of a product is
highly targeted towards demand. Businessmen can also utilize research results to guarantees sufficient
distribution of their products and also utilize research results to guarantee sufficient distribution of their
products and decide where you need to increase their product distribution. Conducting researches can
also help a business determine whether now is the proper time to open another branch or whether it
needs to apply for a new loan. It may also help a small business decide if a procedure or strategy should
be changed to meet the requirements the customer base.
In the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), medical
practitioners, for example, conduct researches to obtain information about disease trends and risks
factors, results of various health interventions, patterns of care and health care cost and use. The
different approaches to research provide complementary insights. Researchers help in determining the
effectiveness and even side effect of drugs and therapies in different populations and various. It is also
necessary in evaluating experiences in clinical practice in order to develop mechanisms for best
practices and to ensure high-quality patient care. Researches in this field ultimately aim for man’s
longevity. As for engineers, architects, and other builders, research helps in providing designs which are
creative, conveniently beautiful and at the same time give more convenience and efficiency as they
utilize modern technology to adapt the ever changing society. New materials and procedures may be
developed so as to further strengthen the structural materials that can withstand various calamities and
disasters.
In the discipline of Humanities and Social sciences, research aims to provide solutions to the
social problems directly felt by people. Researchers in this field deal more on societal behaviors and
social issues such as stress, worker ethics, organizational commitment, leadership style and child labor,
teenage pregnancy, human trafficking, to drug addiction and other forms of criminality. Social science
researches lead to the understanding of social interactions that may lead to the formulation of new
theories and practices that can contribute to societal development and welfare.
As a whole, research can help us understand and assess the things and occurrences around us. It
provides us the rationale and justifications for one’s decisions and actions. It gives us the opportunity to
 discover various means of identifying problems, find ways of dealing with life’s challenges and to come
up with innovative materials and mechanism that can improve the quality of life.
Source: Faltado, R.E., Bombita, M.B., & Boholano H. B. (2017). Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research for SHS) (pp 4-6). Cubao, Quezon City: Lorimar
Publishing Inc.

IS YOUR BRAIN FULL? LET’S CHECK!

Answer the following questions briefly and comprehensively using your own words.
1. What are the benefits does research provide in the area of Accounting, Business and Management
(ABM)?
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2. How does research become beneficial in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)?
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3. How does research help people in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)?
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4. How does research help the people in the field of Technical Vocational Livelihood?
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YOUR BRAIN NEEDS EXERCISES. DO THIS!

The following are research topics. Identify the field where such research topics can make
contribution. Write ABM if it contributes to Accounting, Business and Management, STEM if you
consider it helpful in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and HUMSS if
it contributes to Humanities, and Social Sciences.
1. adultery
2. building designs which are more convenient and efficient

3. Cyber bullying
4. decision to increase product distribution
5. depression
6. developmentof structural materials that can withstand various calamities and
disasters.
7. effectiveness and side effect of certain drugs
8. procedure or strategy to meet the requirements of the customers

9. risks factors of certain disease

10. sufficient distribution of products
 CAN YOU REMEMBER IT ALL? LET’S LOOK BACK.

Summarize the importance of quantitative research across fields by accomplishing the Chart matrix below.

The Importance of Quantitative Research across Fields

In the field of ABM In the field of STEM In he field of HUMSS

PARENTS’ SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: _______________________
 Lesson 3.1 Variables and Its Types

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the topic, learners should be able to:
1. discuss the variable and its types
2. categorize the variables according to its type
3. complete the Square Matrix in summarizing the learning on variables of quantitative research

WHAT TO KNOW!

A variable is a central concept in research. It is measurable characteristic that changes in value.

It may vary from one group to another group, one person to another or even with the same person over
time.
A variable is anything that may assume varied numerical or categorical values. For instance,
sex is a variable, it may be male or female but it would not be applicable as a variable if the setting is
an exclusive school for girls. Socio economic status is a variable; it may range from zero to billion
pesos. Educational attainment of parents is another variable, it may be from did not attend school to
post-doctorate degree.

Types of Variables

The two types of variables are continuous and discrete variables.

Continuous variable. A variable that can take infinite number on the value that can occur within a
population. Its values can be divided into fractions. Examples of this type of variables include age,
height, and temperature.

Discrete variable. Known as categorical or classificatory variable, on the other hand, is any variable
that has limited number of distinct values and which cannot be divided into fractions such as sex, blood
group, and number of children.

Types of Continuous Variables

Continuous variables can either be interval variable or ratio variable.

Interval variable is a measurement where the difference between two values does have meaning such
as temperature, age, exam result, grades and etc.

Ratio variable possesses the properties of interval variable and has a clear definition of zero indication that
there is none of that variable such as height, weight and distance.

Types of Discrete Variables

Discrete variables can either be nominal variable or ordinal variable.

Nominal variable is a variable with no quantitative value. It has two or more categories but does not
imply ordering of cases like eye color, business type, religion, sex (dichotomous).

Ordinal variable is a variable that has two or more categories which can be ranked like educational
attainment using coding; elementary = 1 , high school = 2, college undergraduate = 3, college graduate = 4
and graduate studies = 5

Source: Faltado, R.E., Bombita, M.B., & Boholano H. B. (2017). Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research for SHS) (pp 6-7). Cubao, Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc.
 IS YOUR BRAIN FULL? LET’S CHECK!

Answer the following questions briefly and comprehensively using your own words.

What is variable?
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What are the two types of variables? Discuss each.
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What are the types of continuous variables? Discuss each.
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What are the types of discrete variables? Discuss each.
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YOUR BRAIN NEEDS EXERCISES. DO THIS!

On the space before the number, write I if the variable is Interval, N if nominal, R if Ratio and O if ordinal.

1. Body temperature in Celsius

2. Citizenship
3. Cups of rice consumed in a day
4. Distance travel in an hour
5. Emotion
6. Fast food chain
7. Strand taken
8. Grade in Physical Education
9. Score in short quiz
10. Year level
 CAN YOU REMEMBER IT ALL? LET’S LOOK BACK.

Summarize the types of variables by accomplishing the Square Matrix below.

The Types of Variables

Interval Variable Nominal Variable

Ratio Variable Ordinal Variable

PARENTS’ SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: _______________________
 Lesson 3.2 Dependent and Independent Variables

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the topic, learners should be able to:
1. discuss the dependent and independent variables
2. locate the dependent and independent on research topics
3. complete the Venn Diagram showing the similarities and differences of dependent and
independent variable

WHAT TO KNOW!

Dependent and Independent Variables

Dependent variable also called as outcome variable; it is a result or effect of the changes
brought about by another variable
Independent variable. The cause variable or the responsible for the conditions that act on
something else to bring about changes

In a certain study, a group of students was subjected to aroma therapy using essential oils while
reading, and another group with normal conditions, then after a month both groups took a reading
comprehension test. In this case, the reading comprehension test score is the dependent variable and
exposure to aroma therapy is the independent variable. This is because the test score is dependent on
whether or not the student was exposed to aroma therapy. The independent variable exposure to aroma
therapy is independent variable because it is something that brought about the change.
Source: Faltado, R.E., Bombita, M.B., & Boholano H. B. (2017). Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research for SHS) (pp 7-8). Cubao, Quezon City:
Lorimar Publishing Inc.

IS YOUR BRAIN FULL? LET’S CHECK!

Answer the following questions briefly and comprehensively using your own words.

What is dependent variable?

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What is independent variable?

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 YOUR BRAIN NEEDS EXERCISES. DO THIS!

Classify the each of the underlined variables whether it is Independent or Dependent of the
following research topics. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. Developing critical thinking with the use of logical thinking
Independent:
Dependent:
2. Effectiveness of Exposing Classical Music on Consumer’s Behavior.
Independent:
Dependent:
3. Impact of ICT on Student Achievement in Accounting
Independent:
Dependent:
4. Increasing Reading Interest through Paired Reading.
Independent:
Dependent:
5. The collaborative learning in increasing communicative competence.
Independent:
Dependent:

CAN YOU REMEMBER IT ALL? LET’S LOOK BACK.

Using the Venn diagram, show the similarities and differences of dependent and independent
Variable

Independent Dependent

PARENTS’ SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: _______________________