Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Brainstorming for Research
Lesson 1_Week 1 – Natural Inquiry
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Discuss among the learners the different issues and ideas in their respective
fields;
2. Appreciate the importance of brainstorming to come up with the best issue to
cater to; and
3. The learner prepares to plan a research agenda in preparation for possible
issues or topics of a research study.
What to do:
To attain the objective of this module, do the following:
• Yield your time reading the lessons sensibly.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises
diligently.
• Give a response to all the exercises.
• Familiarize yourself with the following terms:
Inquiry - It is a question which you ask to get
some information. It is the process of
asking about or investigating
something to find out more about it.
It is a proper inquiry or efficient
Investigation -
study.
Immersion -
It is the process of learning a skill by
using nothing else but that skill. It is
the fact of becoming completely
involved in something.
Research Study -
Research is like exploring things to
come up with the best idea/s to
respond to the needs of society.
Concept -
It is a conceptual representation
abstract objects, or abilities that
make up the fundamental building
blocks of thoughts and beliefs
Activity 1: Write your own ideas on the importance of research based in your knowledge and
experiences. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.
Importance
of Research
in Daily Life
Research is an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and
interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts,
or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws. It is also a practice
of collecting information about a particular subject.
Research provides the best solution to some of the world problems and also
enhance the knowledge of the researchers. It can give explanations to certain
questions stated in the research problem. Through the explanations, it serves as a
tool for building knowledge and for facilitating new learning.
Research also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify problems and
appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to guide thinking and
action. It informs action, proves a theory and contributes to develop knowledge in a
field or study. Therefore, it understands various issues and increases public
awareness.
The following shall help you recall some significant details relevant to your previous
understanding about the types of research namely: qualitative and quantitative
researches.
Qualitative Research Quantitative Research
Involves processes, feelings, and motives Aims to characterize trends and patterns
(the why’s and the how’s) and produce
indepth and holistic data
Usually concerned with generating Usually starts with neither a theory nor
hypothesis from data rather than testing a hypothesis about the relationship between
hypothesis two or more variables
Uses either unstructured or semi-structured Uses structured research instruments like
instruments questionnaires or schedules
Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely Uses large sample sizes that are
representatives of the population
Has high validity Has high output replicability
Used to gain greater understanding of Used to gain greater understanding of
individual differences in terms of feelings, group similarities
motives and experiences
Uses more flexible processes Uses structured processes
Methods include field research, case study Methods include census, survey,
and secondary analysis experiments and secondary analysis
An inquiry is a method that has the aim of extending knowledge,
undertaking doubt, or solving a problem. A theory of inquiry is an interpretation of
the various types of inquiry and action of the ways that each type of inquiry attains
its aim.
Now, to give you an idea of how to prepare for research, you may do the inquiry-
based learning using the following steps mentioned below:
• Focus. An ill-structured problem demands consideration of diverse
perspectives.
• Decide on a topic. Think-aloud, asks probing questions, monitors and
encourages participants to decide a topic.
• Understanding the problem. This will include clarifications of
misconceptions and possibilities.
• Design on the problem. This is the final stage done to address problems
within manageable scales and extend their learning pathways.
Brainstorming is a way of inquiring ideas that will help you to develop concepts
and focusing techniques by asking questions and knowing the interests of the
persons involved in the said issues. The potential ideas can be visualized for
interpretations.
The following are the things that may be considered before starting the research
activity:
1. A problem that is most interesting to you
2. Existing problems in the class/school/campus which one may want to solve
3. Existing needs of the community or society
4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields
5. Prevailing theories and philosophy
Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic:
1. It should be something new or different from what has already been written
about.
2. It must be original.
3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.
5. It should be of researcher’s interest.
6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited
period of time.
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.
8. It should be specific, not general.
9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher.
10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the
methods and techniques to be employed in gathering them.
11. It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering the
data and their treatment.
12. It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the
project.
13. It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking.
Here are some examples of possible basis of issues applicable for senior high school
learners. These are useful in crafting a research agenda that will lead in the writing
of the title and research problem.
Interventions/
Topic/Issue Causes Effects Projects/ Programs
Community Waste - improper waste - widespread - Clean and Green
Problem disposal - waste disposal Project
inconsistent - health - Health and Sanitation
implementation problem Programs
of community
waste program/
project
Topic/Issue Sub-topics Causes Effects
Availability of Tools - List of Equipment - Large number of - 50% passing rate
and Equipment in in the laboratory enrollees - Area - dropout
TVL - SMAW for laboratory - absenteeism
work