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Introduction To Qualitative Research: Japhet E. Manzano
Introduction To Qualitative Research: Japhet E. Manzano
Qualitative Research
Japhet E. Manzano
International School, Lyceum of the Philippines Cavite
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Learning Target
At the end of this lesson, learners are expected to:
1. explain research and its importance in daily life;
2. differentiate qualitative from quantitative research;
3. define the different kinds of research variables; and
4. describe characteristics strengths, weaknesses, and
types of qualitative research.
Definition Research
Scientific process of asking questions and answering
them through a systematic use of predefined set of
procedures.
Systematically collects evidence using those
procedures.
Produces findings that are applicable beyond the
immediate boundaries of the study.
Research is a systematic process of
collecting, analyzing, and interpreting of
information in order to increase our
understanding of a phenomenon about which
we are interested or concerned (Leedy and
Ormrod, 2013).
Research is a systematic investigation and
study of materials and sources to establish
facts and reach new conclusions (Walker,
2010).
…continuation
Remember!
The process of inquiry begins with “gathering information
and data through applying the various human senses”.
… So if you desire to become competent researcher, you
can keep in mind the following:
2 Kinds of Variable
Numerical (Quantitative)-anything that can numerically
be represented, e.g., height, weight, age, etc.
Categorical (Qualitative)-a naturally descriptive variable
that cannot be quantified, e.g., socioeconomic status,
poverty, nationalism, etc.
Other Types of Variables
Independent-to be manipulated to affect the
dependent variable.
Dependent-affected by the independent variable.
Confounding-influences strongly, e.g., age of the
participants, physical ability, mental ability, etc.
Extraneous-influences in weaker/less variable, e.g.,
year, location, instruction, etc.