Lesson 1

Republic of the Philippines
Mindanao State University

Marawi Senior High School
Marawi City
PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 1
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Nature of Inquiry and Research
Second Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021
JALIPHA M. AMPOG – BIN BASHER

Subject Teacher
Hello! It’s me Ma’am Ampog. Welcome to Practical Research 1!
Practical Research is one of the subjects in senior high school which
aims to develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You
probably know that at the end of this course, you will submit your
research output during the culminating activity. Don’t worry about
your research assignment. You will learn everything about conducting
research step by step. To start, let us find out how well you know
doing researches.
Specifically. after working on this module, you should be able to share your knowledge
and research experiences.
LESSON 1: THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE

In your junior high school, you learned that research is essential knowing that it is used in
your daily life. It will enable you for inquiry and research in finding solutions to problems
especially in real life situations. Sharing your experiences and knowledge on the importance of
research develops your skills to think critically and relate it in every decision you do.
I. What is Research?
1. 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.
2. Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge not on mere beliefs, guesses
or theories
3. 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.
4. It is a process of inquiring.
II. Nature of Inquiry

1. Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge”. It is a
problem-solving technique.
2. The information and data pursued through questioning begins with gathering by
applying the different human senses.
3. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death.
4. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death.
III. 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.
IV. Differentiate Inquiry from Research

Inquiry is a term that is synonymous with the word ‘investigation’. When you inquire
or investigate, you tend to ask questions to probe or examine something to request
for truth, information, or knowledge.
Research is systematic and objective creation of knowledge systematic (with a system

or method, the scientific method), objective (no bias, all angles presented),
knowledge creation (a creative process)
V. Purpose of Research
1. To inform action.
2. To prove or generate a theory.
3. To augment knowledge in a field or study.
VI. Importance of Research in Daily Life

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Research facilitates learning as an opportunity to share valuable information to
others as a way of recognizing various concerns for public awareness.
Activity 1: Question and Answer
Directions: Answer the questions briefly. Write your answers on the space provided.
1. What is Research?
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2. What is inquiry and its nature?
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3. What is the difference between inquiry and research?
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4. How important is research in your daily life activities?
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5. Why is there a need to conduct research?
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Reflect on Activity 1:
Directions: On a short bond paper, write difficulties/challenges you’ve experienced when doing
research during your lower years. Opposite the challenges, cite solutions on how you can avoid
the same difficulties when doing research. Use the graphic organizer.

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Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University

Second Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021

JALIPHA M. AMPOG – BIN BASHER

LESSON 1: THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH IN DAILY LIFE

II. Nature of Inquiry

Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply involves) himself in

Combining the idea of “inquiry”, “investigation” and “immersion”, the concept of

IV. Differentiate Inquiry from Research

Research is systematic and objective creation of knowledge systematic (with a system

VI. Importance of Research in Daily Life

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