Lesson 1

1. RESEARCH
ALAN S. ABERILLA

2. It is defined as the scientific
investigation of phenomena, which
includes the collection, presentation,
analysis, and interpretation of data or
facts that link man’s speculation of
reality.

3. Values of Research to Man
– Research is of great value to man.
Through research, the quality of man’s life
has improved from conventional to modern.
It has made life richer and more meaningful.
Through research, people have found ways
to augment their income and alleviate
poverty.

4. – Research improves quality of life
– Research improves instruction and students’
achievements.
– Research reduces the burden of work.
– Research satisfies man’s needs.
– Research improves the exportation of food
products.
– Research improves teacher’s competence.
– Research responds to the country’s effort as
economic recovery.

5. – Research trains graduates to respond to the
socioeconomic development of the society and to
compete globally.
– Research makes the country great again.

6. Qualities of a Good Researcher
Research-oriented
- A good student researcher must be research-
oriented. The school is his training ground where he
starts to love and finds interest to conduct research.
Efficient
- He must be a dreamer. He must be ambitious, but
he must also be industrious in order to achieve his
dreams.

7. Scientific
– He must be systematic, methodical, logical, and precise
in his decision pertaining to his research and
interpreting the research results.
Effective
– He must be successful in his experimental research so
that its results are useful. Ultimately, he must be able
to realize a return on investment from the research
outputs by commercializing them.
Active
– He must be energetic and dynamic in conducting his
research until his completion.

8. Resourceful
– He must be inventive and quick-witted in
conducting his research with the goal in mind of
improving his quality of life from poor to rich.
Creative
– He must be unique, original, and innovative in his
research to arrive at productive results that can
augment income, alleviate poverty, and improve
quality of life.
Honest
– In research, the saying is “honesty is the best
policy” applies. A good researcher must be
trustworthy and declare valid research results.

9. Economical
– He must make his research cost-effective. He must be
thrifty and wise in the use of materials, time and money.
Religious
– He must be a spiritually-oriented individual by
implementing his life the acronym of UNLAD, meaning
UNAHIN NATIN LAGI ANG DIYOS in order to be well
guided excellently by the Almighty in his research efforts.

10. Characteristics of a Researcher
– Intellectual Curiosity
– Prudence
– Healthy Criticism
– Honesty
– Creativity
– Inventiveness
– Productivity

11. Characteristics of a Research
– Empirical
– Logical
– Cyclical
– Analytical
– Methodical
– Critical
– Replicable

12. Empirical
– Is based on direct observation or experience of the
researcher. The collection of data is based on
practical experience without assistance of scientific
knowledge or theory.
Logical
– Logical research is based on legal principles and
procedures in gathering of data. Scientific
investigation is done in an orderly manner so that
the research has confidence in findings. Logical
examination of the procedures used in the

13. research enables the research to draw legal
conclusion which are important for decision making.
Cyclical
- Research is a cycling process. It start with a problem
and ends with a problem. For instance, a research who
has completed his study draws conclusions that dovetail
with the findings. Recommendation are based on the
conclusion. If there are two conclusion, there are three
recommendation is usually further research. In the
recommendations, many problems are uncovered
requiring further study; thus, the research cycle is
repeated.

14. Analytical
Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in
collecting data, whether historical, descriptive,
experimental, or case study. In historical research ,
the data gathered focus on the past; descriptive
research focuses on the present situation; and
experimental research focuses on the future. A case
study focuses on the past , present, and the future.

15. Methodical
- Research is conducted in an orderly manner
without bias using systematic procedures and
techniques, an appropriate research design, and
statistical tool to arrive at scientific interpretation.
Critical
- A critical research exhibits careful and exact
judgment. A higher level of significance, 1.0 percent
or 5.0 percent, must be established.

16. Replicable
- The research designs and procedures are
replicated or duplicated using different
materials.

17. GOOD LUCK
KEEP SAFE
GOD BLESS
Sir A