Lesson 1

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Quarter 3:
Nature of Inquiry and Research
Answer the following statement by saying RESEARCH if the
statement describes a research, NAME OF YOUR CRUSH if
you think it is not.
There should be adequate data before conducting

a research.
To have an objective view of his or her study, the
researcher should avoid listening to another researcher.
A researcher must read literature that relates to the
problem he or she is studying.
Answer the following statement by saying RESEARCH
if the statement describes a research, NAME OF YOUR
CRUSH if you think it is not.
The researcher has the final say in his findings.

An opinion from any person is recognized and
considered as an answer to the question asked by
the researcher.
The researcher has the final say in his findings.
Identify the words in the box that are related
to the definition of research.
What is Research?
• Research is defined as the
scientific investigation of
phenomena which includes
collection, presentation, analysis
and interpretation of facts that
lines an individual‘s speculation
with reality.
What is Research?
• Solutions to problems must be
based on knowledge not on mere
beliefs, guesses or theories.
• In research a systematic and well-

planned procedure is required to
meet the need in order that
information is acquired and evaluate
its accuracy and effectiveness.
What is Research?
• It is a process of inquiring.
Nature of Inquiry
• Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or
knowledge”. It is a problem solving technique.
• The information and data pursued through questioning

begins with gathering by applying the different human
senses.
• Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till
death.
• Inquiry is synonymous with the word investigation.
Investigation and Immersion
• Investigation has a deeper meaning compared to “inquiry”. It
is a systematic examination of a certain event or phenomenon.
• Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply

involves) himself in the data gathering activities and the data
he has gathered is carefully read or examined by him in detail.
• Combining the idea of “inquiry”, “investigation” and

“immersion”, the concept of “research” comes in.
Differentiate Inquiry from Research
Inquiry is a term that is Research is systematic and
synonymous with the word objective creation of knowledge
systematic (with a system or
‘investigation’. When you inquire
method, the scientific method),
or investigate, you tend to ask objective (no bias, all angles
questions to probe or examine presented), knowledge creation (a
something to request for truth, creative process)
information, or knowledge.
Purpose of Research
1. To inform action.
2. To prove or generate a theory.
3. To augment knowledge in a field or
study.
Importance of Research in Daily Life
Research directs us to inquire about the right information by conducting further
investigation of the actual condition. It leads us to be cautious in giving results and
findings by proving lies and supporting the truth.
Research empowers us with knowledge and discovers new things and issues in
life. It helps us solve problems in health, crimes, business, technology and
environment.
Research facilitates learning as an opportunity to share valuable information to
others as a way of recognizing various concerns for public awareness.
You just learned the importance of research in daily life.
Answer the following questions briefly on the blanks
provided.
1. Was there an instance in your life when you did an inquiry or

research? Share and describe your experiences. What are your
challenges and difficulties?
2. As a learner in senior high school, how important is research
in your daily life?
Interview your classmate or a friend about their plans after senior high school.
.Ask them how research played a major role in their chosen track or strand.
Make a report about it and share it to your teacher. Write your report using a
narrative format. Make use of the notes you wrote down before and after you
conducted your interview to flesh out the report. The first is the brief detail
about what the report is, who is the interviewee and the location of the
interview. Then break up the interview into paragraphs, like narrating a story
and finally a conclusion paragraph to end your report.

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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

There should be adequate data before conducting

The researcher has the final say in his findings.

• In research a systematic and well-

• The information and data pursued through questioning

• Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply

• Combining the idea of “inquiry”, “investigation” and

1. Was there an instance in your life when you did an inquiry or

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