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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Quarter 1 - Module 7
It’s Literally Everywhere!
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Practical Research 1
Quarter 1 – Module 7– It’s Literally Everywhere!

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MODULE 7
It’s Literally Everywhere!
(Importance of Qualitative Research across Fields)

Hi there! I am so happy to have you back in our class.

Today is another fun and exciting time to learn new concepts and to
develop your skills in research.
In this module, you will learn the importance of qualitative research
across fields.
So, let’s get started!

Specifically, after working on this module, you should be able to:

1. Illustrate the importance of qualitative research in the different fields of

discipline;
2. Identify the three basic research approaches.

YOUR READINESS CHECK

In the previous modules, you learned about qualitative research. Based from
your own understanding, complete the organizer by listing down some importance of
qualitative research. Write the answers on your answer sheet.

QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH

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If you are done answering, check your work and see the answers
in the Answer Key page. Then, be back on this page.

How well did you do in your readiness check?

If you completed the organizer , Good job! That’s a great start for
your learning adventure. However, if not, don’t worry. I am here to
help you. All you have to do is go along this module and practice
all the activities. Also, don’t forget to give it your best. Let’s go!

YOUR VOCABULARY BUILDER

Search for the meaning of the following terms to better understand the
topic. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. Research
- _____________________________________________________________
2. Qualitative Research
- _____________________________________________________________
3. Field of Study
- _____________________________________________________________

Great job!
Now that you are already equipped with some of the needed
information, I think you are now ready to continue with your
learning adventure. Have fun and Good luck!

YOUR INITIAL TASK

TRUE OR FALSE: Read each item below and tell whether the statement is true
or false. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
_________1.People working under each field of discipline use the same research
approach in conducting studies.
_________2. Verbal language is used in presenting things under Positive Approach.
_________3. Naturalistic approach is people-oriented.
_________4. The focus of studies in Humanities is mainly about man’s social life.
_________5. Qualitative research can also go hand in hand with quantitative research.

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YOUR GUIDE

Research studies take place in different fields of discipline like

Anthropology, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, and Nursing.
These areas of knowledge include huge number of research studies which mirror
varied interests of people. People working under these fields use one of the three basic
research approaches in conducting their studies: positive or scientific, naturalistic,
and triangulation or mixed method.

1. Positive or Scientific Approach

- focuses on measurable and observable facts rather than personal views,
feelings, or attitudes;
- is done through collecting data in a form of questionnaires or structured
interviews; these types of data are recorded in numerical or statistical forms and are
known as the quantitative data.
- can be used in researches under the hard sciences or STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Medicine) and natural sciences (Biology, Physics,
Chemistry).

2. Naturalistic Approach
- data collected reflect personal views, attitudes, thoughts, emotions, and other
subjective traits of people in natural setting;
- pays attention to the discovery of the real concept or meaning behind people’s
lifestyles and social relations.
- uses verbal language (words) in presenting and analyzing things;
- is after qualitative data and is done through the use of unstructured interviews
and participant observations;
- can be used under the soft sciences like Anthropology, Business, Education,
Economics, Law, Politics, and all subjects aligned with Business and all those focused
on helping professions such as Nursing, Counselling, Physical Therapy, and the like
(Babbie 2013).

3. Triangulation/ Mixed Method

- a combination of the quantitative and qualitative research
- allows the mixture of research designs, data collection and data analysis
techniques used in the first two methods.

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Three Main Methods of Data Collection:
1. Interactive Interviewing- people share and describe their experiences through
words (speaking)
2. Written descriptions by participant- people are asked to write description of their
experiences of phenomenon
3. Observation- descriptive observations of verbal and non-verbal behaviors

The table below shows the differences between quantitative research and
qualitative research and the areas of knowledge under them.

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

HARD SCIENCES SOFT SCIENCES
Studies natural data driven phenomenon Studies human behaviour in a scientific
manner
Objective Subjective
Tests Theory Develops Theory
Numbers Words
Cause and Effect Relationship Knowing meaning and discovery
Statistical Analysis and Generalizations Researcher’s interpretation
Examples: Examples:
➢ Biology ➢ Sociology
➢ Chemistry ➢ Psychology
➢ Physics ➢ Political Science
➢ Astronomy ➢ Economics
➢ Earth Science ➢ Anthropology
➢ History

➢ In Humanities, man’s social life is also subjected to research studies but instead
of focusing on man’s social life itself, it highlights the study of meanings,
significance, and visualization of human experiences in the fields of Fine Arts,
Literature, Music, Drama, Dance, and other art-related subjects.

HUMANISTIC CATEGORIES:
1. Literature And Art Criticism – with the use of well-chosen language and
appropriate organizational pattern, depends greatly on their interpretative and
reflective thinking in evaluating the object of their study critically.
2. Philosophical Research – the focus of inquiry is on knowledge and
principles of being and on the manner human beings conduct themselves on
earth.
3. Historical Research – focuses on events and ideas that took place in man’s
life at a particular period.

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YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS

Task I: Identify the area of knowledge in which the research topic belongs. Write
the letter of your answer on the answer sheet.

A B
______1. Anti-social Personality Disorder A. Economics
______2. Ancestors B. Psychology
______3. Why are Nicholas Sparks’s novels popular? C. Anthropology
______4. Multiple Intelligences D. Education
______5. Puppet Government in the Philippines E. Literature
______6. Life after Death F. Sociology
______7. Colonization G. Art
______8. Demand and Supply H. Political Science
______9. Race, Nationality, Ethnicity I. History
______10. Art of Ancient Egypt J. Philosophy

Task II: Illustrate the importance of qualitative research across the different fields of
knowledge. Discuss the effects of these research topics to you. Write the answers on
your answer sheet.
1. Anti-social Personality Disorder
➢ How will a research about this topic help you deal with people who have
this kind of disorder?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

2. Race, Nationality, Ethnicity

➢ How will this influence you to accept the differences among the groups?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

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3. Multiple Intelligences
➢ How will this topic help you improve your strengths and work on your
weaknesses?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Congratulations for making it through your Discovery Tasks!

How well did you get the answers?
Were you able to answer everything in Task I?

To check if you got them all right, just go the Answer Key page on page 9.

If you got 8-10 correct answers, Good job!

If you got lower than 8, that’s okay. Keep on going and never give up. Now,
let’s see how much you’ve learned.

LET’S SUM IT UP

➢ Qualitative research is used mostly in research studies under soft sciences.

These soft sciences include: Sociology, Psychology, Political Science,
Economics, Anthropology, History, and etc.
➢ Qualitative research is subjective and it uses verbal language in presenting
details about a particular subject.
➢ The three basic research approaches in conducting studies are: positive or
scientific, naturalistic, and triangulation or mixed method.

YOUR FINAL TASK

Explain the importance of qualitative research in the following areas of knowledge.

Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. Psychology
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
2. Economics
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

YOUR REINFORCER

Let’s say that your research is about the Effects of Corona Virus to the
Quality of Students’ Learning. How will you use qualitative research to come up
with desired facts related to the topic? Write it on your answer sheet.

YOUR REFLECTION/S
Write your reflection on the answer sheet.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Great job!
I am so happy to see you learn and accomplish all the
activities. Keep up the good work and see you on our next
learning session. Take care!

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REFERENCES

➢ Practical Research I, pp. 29-34

➢ https://www.slideshare.net/IndayManasseh/qualitative-research-importance-in-daily-life
➢ https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/field-knowledge/33735
➢ https://www.dictionary.com/browse/research

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Answer Key

YOUR READINESS CHECK

(If your answer expresses the same thought, check it.)
1. Allows us to understand thoughts and opinions
2. Keeps us aware of what is happening
3. Lets us appreciate visuals
4. Helps us cope with the demands of the world
YOUR VOCABULARY BUILDER
1. Research – a systematic investigation or inquiry to discover or revise facts, theories,
applications, and etc
2. Qualitative Research- a form of social inquiry that focuses on the way people
interpret and make sense of their experiences and the world which they live
3. Field of Study- relates directly to a specific area of study.
YOUR INITIAL TASK
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
YOUR DISCOVERY TASK (Task I)
1. B.
2. C.
3. E.
4. D.
5. H.
6. J.
7. I.
8. A
9. F.
10. G