Learning Area Practical Research 1 Grade Level Grade 11

W2 Quarter 3rd Date

I. LESSON TITLE Nature of Inquiry and Research

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING • Differentiates quantitative from qualitative research
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) • Characteristics, Strengths and Weaknesses, Kinds, and
• Importance of Qualitative Research
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Quantitative from qualitative research, Characteristics, Strengths and Weaknesses, Kinds, and
Importance of Qualitative Research
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A. Introduction 60 minutes In this lesson, you are expected to learn the following competencies: 1.
Panimula Differentiate quantitative from qualitative research. 2. Describe characteristics,
strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of qualitative research; and 3. Illustrate the
importance of qualitative research across fields.
According to Fraenkel et.al (2012) “Qualitative research is a type of
educational research in which the researcher relies on the views of participants; asks
broad, general questions; collects data consisting largely words (text) from participants;
describes and analyzes these words for themes; and conducts the inquiry in a
subjective, biased manner”. While, qualitative research is a type of educational
research in which the researcher relies on the views of participants; asks broad, general
questions; collects data consisting largely words (text) from participants; describes and
analyzes these words for themes; and conducts the inquiry in a subjective, biased
manner. (Fraenkel.et.al. 2012).

Qualitative Quantitative

Objectives • In-depth
• Quantification of data
understanding of
• Measurement of incidence, etc.
underlying reasons and
motivations

Data • Non-statistical
• Statistical
Analysis • Contextual
• Thematic

Outcomes • Not conclusive nor

• Broad based insights
• Population based understanding
generalizable

Quantitative Methodologies Qualitative Methodologies

Preference for precise hypothesis stated at the Preference for hypotheses that emerge as the study
outset develops

Preference for precise definitions stated at the Preference for definitions in context or as study
outset progresses

Data reduced to numerical scores Preference for narrative description

Much attention to assessing and improving Preference for assuming that reliability of inferences
reliability of scores obtained from instruments is adequate

Assessment of validity through a variety of Assessment of validity through crosschecking sources

procedures with reliance on statistical indices of information (triangulation)

Preference for random techniques for obtaining Preference for expert information (purposive)
meaningful samples. samples.

Preference for precisely describing procedures. Preference for narrative/literary descriptions of

procedures.

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Preference for design or statistical control of Preference for logical analysis in controlling or
extraneous variables. accounting for extraneous variables.

Preference for specific design control for Primarily reliance on researcher to deal with
procedural bias. procedural bias.

Preference for statistical summary of results. Preference for narrative summary of results.

Preference for Breaking down complex Preference for holistic description of complex
phenomena into specific parts for analysis. phenomena.

Willingness to manipulate aspects, situations, Unwillingness to tamper with naturally occurring

or conditions in studying complex phenomena.
phenomena.

Sources Fraenkel, J.R. Wallen N.E, and Hyun H.H. (2012) How to design and Evaluate Research in Education.
New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc
Characteristics of Qualitative Research
Qualitative research can be easily characterized by carefully observing how
some research elements such as: research design, data collection procedure, and
data analysis have been put into considerations. As cited from Spalding University
Library (2020), these three key elements will guide the researcher to properly conduct
a qualitative research study. To further understand this kind of research, its
characteristics are presented as follows:
1. Qualitative research is naturalistic.
2. Qualitative research is purposeful
3. Qualitative research is detailed.
4. Qualitative research requires engagement and neutrality.
5. Qualitative research follows an inductive procedure
6. Qualitative research is viewed in a holistic perspective
Strengths and Weakness of Qualitative Research
It is known that a qualitative type of research focuses more on explaining why
subjects under investigation think and behave in certain ways. With such purpose, it can
be observed that there are corresponding strengths and weaknesses a qualitative
research may have once it is employed by the researcher. As cited from University of
Denmark Library (2020), this type of research has its strengths and weaknesses presented
as follows:
Strengths:
1. Qualitative research complements quantitative data.
2. Qualitative research provides more detailed information to explain complex
issues.
3. Qualitative research is cost efficient.
Weaknesses:
1. Qualitative research cannot generalize the findings to the study population.
2. Qualitative research is more difficult to analyze.
3. Qualitative research is time consuming.
Importance of Qualitative Research Qualitative research
Qualitative research is oriented toward analyzing concrete cases in
temporal and local particularity. It starts from the respondents’ perspectives,
expressions, and activities in their local context. In this case, qualitative research is
important across many fields of inquiry because it is designed for social sciences,
psychology, and other fields. With this, qualitative research would verify or validate the
tendencies, transform it into research programs, and maintain the necessary changes
toward its objectives and tasks.

B. Development 30 minutes Learning Activity 1. Classify the Difference!

Pagpapaunlad Directions: Read and analyze the following characteristics of the research method
carefully. Classify whether it is for QUANTITATIVE or QUALITATIVE. Write your answers in
your notebook.
__________ 1. Represents the view and perspective of participants that mirror the values
of life.
__________2. Contributes insights into existing concepts or explains human social
behavior.

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__________3. The type of research that the new concepts or theory is to be developed
but not statistically tested.
__________4. Study the meaning of people’s lives, under real-world conditions, and
people will not be limited by the confines of a laboratory.
__________5. It involves extensive narrative data in order to gain insights into
phenomena.
__________6. To test the hypotheses, look at cause & effect and make predictions.
__________7. The focus of research is to narrow-angle lenses by hypothesis testing.
__________8. Uses structured and validated data collection instruments.
__________9. Quantify problem by generating mathematical data that can be
transformed into usable statistics.
__________10. Provides insights to develop ideas or hypotheses and it is primarily
exploratory research.
Learning Tasks 2: Let’s try This!
Inside the thought balloon are words associated with either quantitative or qualitative
research. Using the table provided on the next page, list five (5) words each associated
with quantitative and qualitative research. Write your answers in your notebook.

Quantitative Research Qualitative Research

1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
C. Engagement 90 minutes Learning Activity 3. Let’s Compare and contrast!
Pakikipagpalihan
Compare and contrast the two broad categories of research by using the Venn diagram below.
Write the distinctive characteristics of quantitative research in the left circle and qualitative
research in the right circle. Write your output in your notebook.

QUALITATIVE QUANTITATIVE

Learning Tasks 4: Let’s Decode!

Rearrange the jumbled letters given on each item to get the correct words associated
with research. Write your answers on your notebook. Note: Definition of each word is
provided to serve as your clue.
1. (hcacartesircit): refers to a distinguishing trait, quality, or property.
2. (gnhterts): means a quality or state of being strong attribute or inherent asset
capacity for exertion or endurance.
3. (knsseeaw): the quality or state of being weak.
4. (ndki): pertains to a group united by common or traits or interest.
5. (cetanmiorp): implies the significant worth of something.

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 D. Assimilation 45 minutes Learning Tasks 5: My Crossword Puzzle!
Paglalapat

Sources: Labrador D.S. (2020) Practical Research 1. Quantitative and Qualitative Research. Philippines: DepEd
V. ASSESSMENT 15 minutes Learning Tasks 6: Let’s Assess!
(Learning Activity Sheets for Read each statement carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer.
Enrichment, Remediation or
Assessment to be given on Weeks
Write your answers in your notebook.
3 and 6) 1. How can qualitative research be done in a naturalistic manner?
a. It should control the data.
b. It should manipulate the data.
c. It should focus on artificial responses.
d. It should solicit responses from real-life situations.

2. How can a researcher select participants in a purposive manner?

a. Select the participants randomly.
b. Select the participants by means of “draw lots.”
c. Select the participants who can pass the set criteria.
d. Select the participants based on mere
convenience of the researcher

3. Which of the following does NOT characterize a qualitative research?

a. The research follows an inductive procedure.
b. The research focuses on personal experiences and insights.
c. The research considers a thick description of the gathered data.
d. The research is done using a linear and cause and effect relationship approach.

4. Why does the use of small number of participants become a weakness of a qualitative
research?
a. It cannot be a source of data.
b. It requires more resources; hence, it is not cost-efficient.
c. It cannot provide detailed information of the phenomenon to be investigated.
d. It cannot provide sufficient information of the phenomenon to be investigated.

5. What is the strength of qualitative research?

a. Qualitative research is time consuming.
b. Qualitative research is more difficult to analyze.
c. Qualitative research cannot generalize the findings to the study population.
d. Qualitative research provides more detailed information to explain complex
issues.

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VI. REFLECTION 15 minutes In your journal, write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.
Prepared by: ARIES N. MAGNAYE Checked by: ISABELITA R. HIZON, EdD

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 Answer Key:

Learning Activity 1 Classify the

Difference!
1 QUALITATIVE.
2 QUALITATIVE.
3 QUALITATIVE.
4 QUALITATIVE.
5 QUANTITATIVE.
6 QUANTITATIVE
7 QUANTITATIVE
8 QUANTITATIVE
9 QUANTITATIVE
10 QUALITATIVE

Learning Activity 2 Let’s Try This!

Learning Activity 3. Let’s Compare and contrast!
Words for quantitative research: (in no
order)
Learning Activity 4 Let’s Decode! Learning Activity 6 Let’s Asses!
1 Specific
2 Predictive 1 Characteristics
3 quantifiable 1d
2 Strength
4 objectives 2c
3 weakness
5 hypothesis testing 3d
4 kind
4d
5 importance
5d
Words for qualitative research: (in no
order) Learning Activity 5 Crossword Puzzle!

1 subjective 1 narrative .
2 hypotheses generating 2 ethnographic
3 non-quantifiable 3 inductive
4 explanatory 4 case
5 holistic 5 biased
6 naturalistic
7 detailed
8 interviews
9 replications
10 historical

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References

DepEd. 2020. "K to 12 Curriculum Final Most Essential Learning Competencies." Practical Research 1. Department
of Education.
—. 2016. "K to 12 Curriculum Guide." Practical Research 1. Department of Education
Fraenkel, J.R. Wallen N.E, and Hyun H.H. (2012) How to design and Evaluate Research in Education. New York:
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Labrador D.S. (2020a) Practical Research 1. Grade 11 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 3 – Module 3: Quantitative
and Qualitative Research. Philippines: Department of Education
Labrador D.S. (2020b) Practical Research 1. Grade 11 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 3 – Module 4:
Characteristics, Strengths, Weakness and importance of qualitative research. Philippines: Department of
Education
Prieto N.G., Naval V.G., Carey T.G. (2017) Practical Research 1Qualitative k to 12 Based. Manila
Philippines: Lorimar Publishing Inc.