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Research II
Quarter 1 – Week 1
Research: Nature, Characteristic and
Importance

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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

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 Research 8, Quarter 1, Week 1

RESEARCH: NATURE, CHARACTERISTICS, IMPORTANCE

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

Learning Competencies
Explain the meaning, characteristics and importance of research. (SSP_RS8-NRS-Ia-1)

Objectives
The learners shall be able to:
1. recall research
2. determine the characteristics of research
3. discuss the importance of research

Time allotment: 4 hours

Key concepts
What is research?

In this context, research is defined as a systematic and organized effort to look into a specific
problem that needs to be solved. Frequently, research focuses on how to solve real-world problems. The
findings of such research may be important in a specific context, but they are difficult to generalize to other
situations. Research, on the other hand, may be concerned with elucidating, validating, or constructing a
theory. The extent to which this theory is translatable into a specific context may determine its importance to
society or organizations.
The scientific method is used to conduct a careful and detailed investigation into a specific problem,
concern, or issue. It's the grown-up version of elementary school science fair projects, in which you try to
learn something by conducting an experiment. This is best accomplished by turning the problem into a
question, with the goal of the study being to find an answer.

In most cases, research aids society in determining the WHAT and HOW of a problem. It must be a
thorough investigation that leads to a valid conclusion that will aid in the discovery of answers to the
questions.

Characteristics of Research
Prieto, et. al 2017
 Empirical - is a theory that is based on observations and experiments. This implies that any
conclusion reached is entirely based on ethical or hard evidence gathered from observations and real-
life experiences.
 Systematic - follows a set of procedures that are both orderly and sequential, and are based on sound
procedures and principles. Because a researcher who wants to do a perfect research design or process
must evaluate or obtain the necessary information from the market in a systematic manner, research
should be systematic. To conduct a perfect or systematic research process, several steps are required,
and all of the procedures are interconnected.

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  Controlled - in research, all variables are kept constant except those that are being tested or
experimented on. Because the relationship between two or more variables is influenced by each
other, it should be controlled (whether it is internal or external). It will not be possible to design a
specific research report if the research is not controllable.
 Employ hypothesis – is a search for facts, answers to questions, and solutions to problems is
referred. A hypothesis is a proposed solution to a research problem that has been advanced in order
to be tested.
 Analytical - demonstrates data collection procedures, whether historical, descriptive, or case study.
Analytical research brings together minor details to produce more verifiable hypotheses. Analytic
research explains why something is true as a result. It's a type of research that necessitates the
application of critical thinking skills as well as the evaluation of relevant facts and data.
 Objective - is logical and unbiased. All of the conclusions are logically derived from real-life
scenarios. The claim of objective research is that it describes a true and correct reality that is
independent of those who participate in the research process. Although this is a simplified view of
the various approaches to research, it is an important distinction to consider.
 Original work - it necessitates its own examination and generates the data required to finish the
study. It is considered an original study when the report of a study is written by the researchers who
conducted the study, their hypothesis or research question, as well as the study's purpose, researchers
describe their research methods, the research findings are presented.

Importance of Research
Research in the field of medicine

The role of research in medicine is the discovery of drugs for the overall wellbeing. Moreover, it
discovers and detect new disease and treatments.
Quantitative research in medical education tends to be predominantly observational research based
on surveys or correlational studies. Experimental research designs may enhance the quality of medical
education. Said designs test interventions like curriculum, teaching-learning process, or assessment with an
experimental group. Either a comparison or controlled group of learners may allow researchers to overcome
validity concerns and infer potential cause-effect generalizations. When designing their own or evaluating
other researchers’ studies, researchers must always keep in mind internal and external validity concerns. The
selection of a research design for any study should be within the parameters of the research questions as
stated in the problem statement or hypothesis. In quantitative research, the findings will reflect the reliability
and validity (psychometric characteristics of the measured outcomes or dependent variables such as changes
in knowledge, skill, or attitudes used to assess the effectiveness of medical education intervention or the
independent variable or interest.
Many basic medical science researchers concentrate on elucidating disease molecular mechanisms,
with the goal of eventually developing therapeutics. Drugs can be developed to specifically target disease
phenotypes by identifying key molecules that lead to disease phenotypes, resulting in a greater number of
potential therapeutics.

Research in the field of Technology and Communication

The roles of research and science discovers the innovation on technology and communication which
is important to human comfort in daily life. The use of the invention and innovation in technology makes
our life easier. To illustrate for nowadays, it is impossible to list every single example of technology in our
daily lives. All of these items are examples of technology, whether they are practical (such as washing
machines, tumble dryers, refrigerators, cars, flooring materials, windows, or door handles) or recreational

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(such as televisions, Blu-ray players, games consoles, reclining chairs, or toys). Technology appears in
everyday life as a result of various scientific knowledge applications in society. In the worlds of business,
industry, and medicine, learn about the technology that is most commonly used in everyday life.
The role of research in the advances in information and communication technology, or ICT, have
made sharing information across the street or around the world easier, cheaper, and faster. The telegraph and
telephone were examples of communication technology in the nineteenth century, and more recently,
everything from cell phones to the latest smart cars. It's impossible to draw precise boundaries around the
meaning of communication technology with so many devices connected to the internet and wired for
communication.
Communication technology transitioned from analog to digital, greatly increasing the capacity of the
underlying devices. For example, analog television technology only provided a few TV channels, whereas
modern digital televisions provide hundreds. Alternative forms of entertainment, such as music and access to
YouTube videos, are also possible with digital televisions connected to the internet. Other technological
breakthroughs, such as email and the World Wide Web, ushered in a new era of communication unlike any
other. With the internet, a single person could reach hundreds or thousands of people for very little money or
effort. A computer user can send an email to one, a dozen, or ten thousand people with a single click of the
mouse. Websites, podcasts, and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter allow people to
interact with one another.
Information creation and storage have also been transformed by computer technology. Word
processing and spreadsheet programs, for example, made it easier to create large, complex data sets.
Transmission speeds increased from kilobytes to megabytes to gigabytes in a fraction of a second thanks to
advances in digital communication. Memory chips continued to expand, allowing for the creation and
storage of larger and larger files. It's not uncommon for a laptop computer to have a terabyte of storage,
which was unheard of only a decade ago.

Activity 1. Find Me!

Objective: Define what is research
What you need: Paper and ballpoint pen
What to do: Look for the appropriate word that describes research. The words maybe found horizontally,
vertically and diagonally. Use a separate sheet of paper.

s q w e r t y u i o p p t a s d
y c m n b v c x z l k h h f d s
s h i k l m n b v c x z e k y w
t g r e s e a r c h g f i d s a
e q f a n q y q c y p y t q a m
m w g s q t u a r j k g u w s n
a e h d w d i z f m m v e e d b
t r j f e f i f v i o t o r f v
i t k g r f o w i k i f r t g x
c y q r d g k s t c j c y y h z
i u w t f g j x g o m r e u j l
n i d y f t g e b l n e r i k k
q a e i n v e s t i g a t i o n
u s v y a e f d y q u d e h z h
i d b u s w d c h a h x w p o g
r f n i z q s r n z b d a a l d
y f m o c q a f u p y z q z d a

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Activity 2. Match me!
Objective: determine the characteristic of research
What you need: Sheet of paper and ballpoint pen.
What to do: Match column A from column B which describe the characteristic of research. Write your
answer on the space provided before the number.

Column A Column B

____1 Empirical a. assumption to answer question and solutions to problem

.
____2 Systematic b. authentic and genuine work
.
____3 Controlled c. use of critical thinking skills as well as the assessment of
. relevant facts and data.
____4 Employ hypothesis d. prejudge intervention
.
____5 Analytical e. data supported by evidence from experiments and
. observations.
____6 Objective f. the variable is not manipulated and kept unchanged
.
____7 Original work g. a sound reasoning and representing fact.
.
h. set of orderly and sequential procedures.

Activity 3. Am I Important?
Objective: Discuss the importance of research
What you need: Ballpoint pen and paper
What to do: Make an essay on the importance of research following the guide question below.

Guide Question
1. How research contribute on the discovery of medicine, treatment and diagnosis?
2. Why do we need to innovate technologies?
3. What is the role of research in the advancement of communication?

Scoring Rubrics
5 Accurately answer the concept and use of genuine of words.
3 Answered partially accurate to the concept.
1 Answer does not relate to the concept.

Reflection
Objective: Appreciate the value of research in real life

As you complete this learning activity sheet you have learned that nature of research such as the
meaning, characteristics and importance. As a student what is your realization on the existing research the
need to do research. Express your answer in a form of essay following the guide question and refer to the
rubrics below for a clearer view on how your output will be graded.

Author: Shannie A. Astillo and Cheryl P. Plaza

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Guide Question:
1. How research affect your daily activities?
2. How research affect the world?
3. Why there is a need to do research?

Scoring Rubrics
3 Answer accurately relates to the concept and the words are
original.
2 Answer partially relates to the concept and the words are original.
1 Answer does not relates to the concept and the words are not
original.

Assessment
Multiple choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What does it mean to make a systematic and organized effort to investigate a specific
problem that needs to be resolved?
a. analysis c. information
b. discovery d. research
2. What characteristic of research does have a direct experience or observation is the basis
for the research study?
a. analytical c. objective
b. empirical d. systematic
3. What is objective characteristic of research?
a. accurate c. organized
b. logical d. original
4. Which is a characteristic of research that answer a question, make an assumption, and
come up with a solution to a problem.
a. employ hypothesis c. original work
b. logical d. systematic
5. What characteristic of research does follow a set of of procedure in sequence?
a. analytical c. employ hypothesis
b. empirical d. systematic

References for learners:

Ary, Donald, Lucy Cheser Jacobs, and Chris Sorensen. Introduction to research in education. Cengage
Learning, 2010.
Caballero, Jay. Practical Research 1. Department of Education, 2019.
Gray, David E. Doing research in the real world. Sage, 2021.
Simonson, Briget. Guest Post: The Importance of Basic Research in Medicine. AXOL,
[Link]
Wood, David. Technology. Study.,November 11, 2021: [Link]
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Scalia, Steven. Example of research and scientific method. [Link].
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Openlearn.[Link]
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UNFLibrary. [Link]

Answer Key
Act.2. Match Me!
e 1. Empirical
Act.1. Find Me! h 2. Systematic
1. research f 3. Controlled
3. scientific method a 4. Employ hypothesis Act 3: Am I Important?
4. systematic inquiry c 5. Analytical 1. Answers vary
5. investigation g 6. Objective 2. Answer vary
b 7. Original work 3. Answer vary

Assessment
1. d
2. b
3. b.
4. a
5. d

Author: Shannie A. Astillo and Cheryl P. Plaza

School/Station: Agusan del Sur National Science High School/Agusan del Sur National High School
Division: DepEd – Agusan del Sur
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