RESEARCH LESSON 2

1. The Value of Qualitative and
Kinds of Qualitative

2. Qualitative Research is a scientific
method of observation to gather non-
numerical data. It refers to the
meanings, concepts, characteristics,
metaphors, symbols and description
of phenomena, and not to their
counts or measures.

3. Qualitative Research promotes a
deep, holistic understanding of a
particular phenomenon.

4. Kinds of Qualitative Research
1. Narrative Report - designed to present
things or events that have happened in the
past through a logical progression of the
relevant information. The main purpose of a
narrative report is to present a factual
depiction of what has occurred.
Example: “Characterize the Struggles Faced
by Student-Athletes”

5. 2. Phenomenology- “live-
experienced” of a phenomenon.
Example: “Losing Family Members to
Covid-19 Hasn’t Been Easy. A
Detailed Study of Survivors and
People Who’ve Lost Loved Ones”

6. 3. Case Study - Long time study of a
person, group, organization or
situation and an empirical inquiry
that investigates current
phenomenon. 1 respondent
Example: “Teenage Pregnancy”

7. 4. Grounded Theory- takes place when
there is a discovery of new theory
which underlies your study at the time
of data collection and analysis.
Example: “The Story Behind the
Migration of Christians from Visayas
and Luzon to Mindanao”

8. 5. Ethnography- a study of a particular
cultural group. The researcher is
required to engage with the
participants through immersion in an
extended period of time.
Example: “Cultural Awareness and
Integration of Peace Education in the
Indigenous Peoples (IP) Communities”

9. 6. Biography- is the study of an
individual’s life and struggles and how
they reflect cultural themes of the society.
It deals with an interesting story found in
documents and archival materials. It is
concerned with the reconstruction of life
histories and the constitution of meaning
based on biographical narratives and
documents.

10. e.g. “Biography of Gloria M. Arroyo, the
First Woman President of the
Philippines”
e.g. “Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal”
e.g. “The Hardships of Overseas Filipino
Workers (OFW’s)”.

11. 7. Action Research- is a classroom-based or
school-based research seeks transformative
change through the process of taking action
and doing research, which are linked together
by critical reflection. This type of research is
commonly conducted by the teachers to give
solutions to the existing problems to improve
students’ academic performance and positive
attitudes.