Practical Research 1 Gathering Your Data: Quarter 4 - Week 4

Practical Research 1
Quarter 4 - Week 4 Gathering Your Data

I. Introduction
Going back to the previous lesson, you have already studied the different types of observations and
interviews. In this lesson, you are required to make actual observations and interviews in an environment of
your choice.
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

• Distinguish the steps in writing a research methodology
• Write a research methodology
• Reflect on the importance of writing a research methodology
II. Discussion
Several steps in the observation process by Creswell (2007)
1. Select where you want to conduct your observation. This can be a classroom, community or a home where you
want to observe the different behavior of the participants for your research. To do this, you need to make a
communication letter to the concern authorities so that you will be allowed to have access to a particular place of
observation.
Note: it is important to ask permission to who is in-charge of a particular place where you will conduct your observation.
Some place may not allow you to take pictures or record videos, therefore, it is important to make a formal letter to
avoid unnecessary problems
.
2. Find the means to gather your observed data. This can include recording devices like cameras or phones or the
more traditional recording devices like taking down notes on what you, as the researcher, have observed first-hand.
3. Take your time to write down the important details. You may be overwhelmed the number of things that you will
be observing. Try to focus on the important details that relate to your research question. Make sure that you have your
field notes with you where you will need to write the things that can be useful for your research.
4. What kind of observation will you be using? Will it be a naturalistic observation? Non-naturalistic? Or participative
observation? You need to have a clear indication on what will be your role as an observer.
5. Politely thank the participants.
How do we conduct a proper interview?

• Find out what type of interview you will be using. If you think that there is still lacking data from your observation, try to
find out if you may need to use other interview methods so that you can gather more information for your research. You
may choose to use either structured, unstructured, or semi-structured interview.
• Secure a letter of communication to the people that you want to interview. With the same protocol for the observation
method, you need to have a formal letter asking for permission to conduct an interview with the participants.
• Make sure that you have your interview questions. Do not forget to prepare your guide questions before conducting a
proper interview. These guide questions should be based on your research questions so that you can get all the
information that you will need for your study.
• Have the right equipment. Make sure that you have audio recording devices that are fully charged. You cannot take
note of every answer of the participants so it’s better to have devices that can record the exact answer of your
participant.
• Let the participant choose where they want the interview to be conducted.
• Politely thank the participants afterwards.
How to establish a good relationship and communication with your participants?

• Treat your participants with respect.
• Wear proper and formal outfit during the interview.
• Maintain eye contact and do not be afraid to engage in a conversation with your participant.
• Do not ask personal questions that are not related to your research.
• Do not forget to thank them for their time and participation.
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III. Engagement
Written Work 4: What I Can Do
Directions: Make your own observation and interview protocols based on the template:
a. Sample Observation Protocol
DURATION OF THE ACTIVITY: __________________________
Descriptive Notes Reflective Notes

General: (Objective of your research)
Start of observation:
b. Interview Protocol
Sample Interview Protocol
Name (Optional): __________________________________________________
Age: _________ Sex: _________ Interview Date: __________
Good day! We are students currently enrolled in Practical Research I under the Open High School program of
_____school. This is an interview for our study _______ (your research topic)________. We would like to ask for your
permission to allow us to ask some questions regarding your experiences and opinions.
Rest assured that the answers you will give us will be for academic purposes only and will not be used for any
personal gains.
Please try to answer all questions as honestly and accurately as you can.
Question no. 1 ___________________________________________________
Question no. 2 ___________________________________________________
Question no. 3 ___________________________________________________
IV. Application
Performance Task # 4: Additional Activity
Directions: Write your own research methodology for your research topic. You may write your answers in
paragraph form.
Topic: ___________________________________________
METHODOLOGY
Question no. 3 ___________________________________________________
Location of the study:
Question no. 4 ___________________________________________________
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Question no. 5 ___________________________________________________
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Data gathering:
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Reference: Pascual, Nadezda T. (2019) Practical Research 1 – Senior High School Alternative Delivery Mode, First Edition 2019,
Department of Education – Region 10, Republic of the Philippines
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At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

5. Politely thank the participants.

How do we conduct a proper interview?

• Politely thank the participants afterwards.

How to establish a good relationship and communication with your participants?

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a. Sample Observation Protocol

DURATION OF THE ACTIVITY: __________________________

Descriptive Notes Reflective Notes

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