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Grade 10 – Weeks 6 & 7
Name: ________________________________________ Grade : _______ Score: _____
Name of Teacher: ________________________________
MASTER ME
In this activity, you will learn to:
a. formulate statistical mini-research
b. apply the skills in different measures of position in writing statistical mini-
research
c. appreciate the finished statistical mini-research
WRITING A MINI-RESEARCH
The Meaning of Research
According to Sims (1987), Research is “a process of scientific inquiry that leads to
the discovery, development or production of new knowledge. It is something that either
had not been known before or had not been applied in that particular context before.”
From the book of Calmorin (1994), Research was defined as “a scientific investigation of
phenomena which includes the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of
facts, that link man’s speculation with reality.”
Research According to Type
Quantitative research is any data-gathering technique that generates numerical data.
Qualitative research was defined as any data-gathering technique that generated
narrative data rather than numerical data.
Research According to Type
Basic Research. This research is also called fundamental or pure research. It aims to
discover the basic truths or principles.
Applied Research aims to improve product or a process by testing theoretical concepts
in actual problem situation.
Action Research is a decision-oriented research where it involves the application of the
steps of scientific method in response to an immediate need for improvement.
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The main sections of a typical APA research paper include:
1. Cover Page 5. Methodology
2. Abstract 6. Results
3. Introduction 7. Conclusion
4. Background 8. Appendices
The Research Process
Research Problem is an inquiry which asks to what degree or how two or more
phenomena are related, usually started in question form. To state a good problem, five
qualities must be considered: (1) interesting, (2) new, (3) add new knowledge, (4)
feasible and (5) no one has a prior claim to it.
Research Objectives must be specific and achievable. It intends to answer specific
questions of interest. General objective provides an overall description of the general
intention of the research activity while specific objective spells-out the details of general
objectives. Objectives must be presented according to priority.
Writing the Title of the Study
The title draws, in summary form, the content of the entire investigation. It serves
as a frame of reference for the whole study. It enables the researcher to claim the title as
his own.
To come up with a good title, there are points to consider. a) The title must be
clear and specific. b) The main concept should be included in the title. c) The variable
being investigated should be written as part of the title. d) Set the maximum number of
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words into 20, function words are not include in the counting. e) Drop the phrase such as
“A Study of”, “An investigation of”, “An Inquiry of”, “A Comparison of”.
The Introductory Chapter
In developing your introductory chapter, you briefly discuss the historical
developments of events regarding the specific topic you are interested in. In this section,
you should be able to argue that your topic has certain level of significance that warrants
its study. Describe your basic assumptions that led you to study the topic Finally, briefly
describe how you intend to go about conducting the study. Description should give
the reader an idea of how you intend to pursue the study.
The Importance of the Study
Importance of the study is a set of statements about the possible contributions of
the study. In this section, you must be able to describe the value of specific applications
of knowledge to be gained and the potential importance of these applications.
Delimiting the Study
In this section, you must identify the boundaries of your study. You must describe
the population, its size, the locale and other factors that needs further identification.
Review of Related Literature
Review of literature is a systematic examination of general information, data,
research studies and theories which have been discovered over the years to be related
to the variables of interest and the relationships among them (Sproull, 1995).
To make your literature easier, you may consider the following (Sproull, 1995;
Librero, 1993).
1. Examine your preliminary research questions or hypotheses.
2. Determine the most appropriate sources of the desired information. Examples of
sources for research are statistical data, census data, business documents,
government document, periodicals, journal, dissertation and unpublished
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manuscripts. Refer or use the original material and avoid using secondary
materials.
3. Search the web carefully. The most credible sites belong to universities (.edu), the
government (.gov), and well-known organizations (.org).
4. Determine the location of information. Examples of location of source useful in
research are public libraries, university library, government agencies, and your
own organization.
Methodology
Knowing whether you used qualitative or quantitative methods is an important
part of understanding your study. You can list all the ways you collected data, including
surveys, experiments, or field research.
Data Collection Methods
Knowing whether you used qualitative or quantitative methods is an important
part of understanding your study. You can list all the ways you collected data, including
surveys, experiments, or field research.
Data collection is a means by which information about variable is collected. There
are four types of data collection methods.
1. Interviewing Method. In this method, an interviewer questions people to elicit
reports of their opinions, attitudes, values, beliefs or behaviors.
2. Instrument Administration. This is a data collection method in which Ss respond to
questionnaire, tasks, tests, scales or other devices used to measure variables.
3. Observation. This is a data collection method in which a trained person observes
Ss or phenomena and records information about the characteristics of the
phenomena. Sometimes Ss are recorded on film, video or audiotape.
4. Examination of Documents, Materials or Artifacts. In this method, a trained person
examines and records characteristics of phenomena which already exist.
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The Research Instruments
Questionnaire. It is a set of questions arranged in sequence and designed to be
self-administered. The characteristics of a good questionnaire are as follows:
a.) Only long enough to get essential data.b.) Attractive, neat and clean. c.) Directions
are clear and complete. d.) Questions should be objective. e.) Questions must be
presented in good psychological order.
Results / Discussion
1. State your answer to your research question.
2. State how and elaborate on how, explain how, illustrate how each of the sources you
previously reviewed help you answer your research question.
3. State what questions about your topic you still have that your sources may not have
answered.
Conclusions
1. State the conclusions regarding your topic you have reached from having surveyed,
interpreted, evaluated the literature.
2. Indicate how each of the sources have contributed to your conclusions (and clearly,
accurately, correctly document those sources within your text).
3. State the implications of your conclusions.
4. State what might be the possible consequences of your conclusions.
5. State the social significance these implications and consequences might have.
Documentation
1.On a separate page, include a section labeled References which provides the full
publication information for all the sources you used in your paper.
2.You should have a minimum of three (3) sources for your paper. Not meeting this
minimum requirement will lead to a lower evaluation of your paper for each missing
source.
4.Use APA format for documenting your sources.
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ACT ON
Direction. Identify the following parts of a research with the choices on the box below.
__________________ 1. This part of a research briefly discusses the historical developments
of events regarding the specific topic you are interested in and you give the context in
terms of content of the research project.
__________________ 2. This part presents all the data gathered using the questionnaire by
tabulating all the gathered information and serves as the bases of your Summary of
Findings.
__________________ 3. This includes the purpose and reason behind the conduct of the
study and answers the question, What made you conduct the study?
__________________ 4. This answers what kind of research is used and is appropriate for
the study.
__________________ 5. This is a systematic examination of general information, data,
research studies and theories which have been discovered over the years to be related
to the variables of interest and the relationships among them (Sproull, 1995).
__________________ 6. This is based on the findings and conclusion of the study. They may
include suggestions for further studies.
Abstract Review of Related Literature
Background of the Study Methods of Research
Recommendations Results and Discussions
Introduction Significance of the Study
TRY MORE
Read and understand the following statements. Write TRUE on the line if the statement
applies in writing a research paper, and FALSE if it is not.
1. The first step in conducting research is to define the problem.
2. Scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena,
acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous
knowledge.
3. An examination of the effect of nutrients on the growth of fish in lakes within
five different watersheds is an example of basic research.
4. Observation is a one-one-one discussions designed to provide a detailed
picture of individual participant's views about their interest.
5. Research methodology describes theoretical perspective and previous
research findings related to the topic or problem at hand.
6. Questionnaire refers to a paper and pencil data gathering method wherein
the subject or respondent completely answers a series of questions.
7. Looking in an encyclopedia to determine who discovered the North Pole is
an example of research.
8. The introduction establishes the scope, context and significance of the
research to be conducted. This also states the purpose why the study will
be conducted.
9. Research improves practices and informs policy debates.
10. Acknowledgment of research collaboration and assistance is ethical.
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HARNESS SKILL
A. You are task to make a mini research in your area about the COVID 19 pandemic
2021 situation based on the given Research Questions:
1. What is the total number of COVID 19 cases in (your area/barangay) for the whole
month of April 2021?
2. What is the total number of COVID 19 active cases in (your area/barangay) for the
whole month of April 2021?
3. What are the different projects/ programs of (your area/barangay) to stop the
spread of COVID 19 cases?
B. Think of a title for this research paper.
C. Complete only the suggested Mini-research parts below.
Title:
Introduction
Research Questions
Methodology
Results and Discussions
Conclusions
D. Be guided with the rubrics provided.
CRITERIA Criteria Earned
Points Points
Integration of The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied
Knowledge concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own
insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and 30%
synthesis of ideas.
Topic Focus The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. The
research study provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a 20%
position or hypothesis.
Depth of In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper.
20%
Discussion
Cohesiveness Ties together information from all sources Paper flows from one issue to the next
without the need for headings. The writer demonstrates an understanding of 15%
the relationship among materials obtained from all sources.
Spelling & No spelling and/or grammar mistakes
15%
Grammar
Total 100%
Teacher’s Comments:
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