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The document discusses the differences between qualitative and quantitative research. Quantitative research uses numbers and statistics to test theories, while qualitative research develops theories through words and interpretation. The document provides examples of fields that typically use each type of research and contains an activity for classifying research approaches.

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The document discusses the differences between qualitative and quantitative research. Quantitative research uses numbers and statistics to test theories, while qualitative research develops theories through words and interpretation. The document provides examples of fields that typically use each type of research and contains an activity for classifying research approaches.

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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

General Direction: Use one whole sheet of pad paper for your answers

Qualitative Research vs. Quantitative Research

Direction: Read the following differences between a quantitative and a qualitative research and answer the
activity that follows:

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

Activity 1: Write QL if the description fits QUALITATIVE RESEARCH AND QN if it is QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH (10
points)

_____1. Results are based on numerical data.

_____2. Researchers aim to know meaning and discovery.

_____3. Researchers test theory.

_____4. Focuses on soft sciences.

_____5. Determines cause and effect relationship.

_____6. Researchers develop theory.

_____7. Uses statistics to analyze data.

_____8. Researchers use themes and narrative to interpret results.

_____9. Uses open-ended questions to delve into in-depth answers of the participants.

____10. Researchers study natural data driven phenomenon.

Activity 2: Using a Venn Diagram, compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research. (15 points)
Importance of Research in Daily Life
1. Research provides a scientific basis for any practice or methodology in any field or discipline.
This is important since the entire system or operation and all the stakeholders of an institution or
organization are at stake. Without scientific basis, someone may be affected or may suffer. For
example, in the field of medicine, a new drug must first be tested to determine its efficacy in curing
sickness before it can actually be prescribed.

2. Research is undertaken for the continuous development and further productivity in any field. Any system that
will be utilized in any organization must be first tried to determine its value and it must be better than the
previous system used. Simply, research is the result of advancing knowledge from the past.
3. Research helps develop tools for assessing effectiveness of any practice and operation such as psychological
tests, intelligence quotient tests, psychological assessments, among others. This importance of research is
observed in behavioral science, physical science, and others as well.

4. Research provides solutions to problems concerning at most all issues encountered in the different areas of
work. Some issues include the tardiness of employees, incentives given to the staff, sportsmanship among
school athletes and implementation of a “clean and green” program in school. This applies to higher level
problems.

5. Research impacts decision-making. It is a common mistake for people to make decisions without solid
information to back them up. It requires time, effort, money to gather evidence needed for making a sound
decision. For example, for a teacher to change his or her teaching methodology for the first-period and last-
period classes, he or she must conduct a study considering the time element, enthusiasm to teach, academic
standing of the students, instructional aides used, and several other factors.

6. Research develops and evaluates alternative approaches to the educational aspects of any discipline. This
enables the students to gain broad knowledge and specialized skills for safe practice. For example, research
can help determine whether lecture is a better method than experiment in teaching
Science.

Activity 2: Answer the following question in 3-5 paragraphs

Illustrate a concrete situation in your daily activities that shows the importance of research (25 points)

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