The document discusses the nature and importance of research, defining it as a systematic study aimed at establishing facts and generating new conclusions. It categorizes research into basic and applied types, highlighting their distinct purposes and outcomes, with basic research focused on theoretical understanding and applied research on real-life applications. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of research in understanding the world, solving problems, and evaluating answers to various issues.

1. Practical Research 1
Senior High School Applied - Academic
Unit 1: Nature of Research
Lesson 1
Research and Its Importance

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How are
human
innovations
made possible?
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3. Learning
Objectives
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At the end of the
lesson, you should
be able to do the
following:
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● Define research and the
different types of research.
● Explain the academic and
practical importance of doing
research.
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1.Why is research important?
1.How does research affect
your daily life?

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Defining Research
Research is “the systematic study of materials
and sources in order to establish facts and
reach new conclusions” (Oxford English
Dictionary, as cited in O’Leary 2004).
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Defining
Research
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Question
Everyday life
experiences
Individual
curiosities
Random
observations
Research begins with a question.

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Defining Research
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You do research when you gather information
to seek answers to your question.
Question Answer

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Defining Research
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Observation:
You have a hard time falling
asleep at night when you
drink a chocolate-flavored
drink before sleeping.
Question:
“Why do I have a hard time
falling asleep when I take a
chocolate-flavored drink at
night?”
Gathered information:
The list of ingredients of the
chocolate-flavored drink and
their uses
Answer:
Some of the ingredients in
the chocolate-flavored drink
are known to boost energy
levels.

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Types of Research
Basic research
Purpose:
To gain broader
understanding of a
particular problem or
phenomenon
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Applied research
Purpose:
To find solutions to
actual problems

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Types of Research
Basic research
Outcome:
New ideas, concepts,
and/or theories that
broaden understanding
but may not be
applicable in real life
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Applied research
Outcome:
New ideas and concepts
that have direct real-life
application

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Basic research is
mostly theoretical
and is not directly
applicable to real-life
problems and
concerns.
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Examples of Basic Research
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● The role of the
government in providing
basic social services
● Therapeutic effects of
pet ownership
● Parenting styles across
different Asian cultures

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Applied research
has obvious and
immediate
applications.
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Examples of Applied Research
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● The effectiveness of
vaccines in preventing
infectious diseases
● The effectiveness of
social media
advertisements in
increasing sales

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Basic research produces
knowledge to understand the
world better. Applied research uses
this knowledge in the daily lives of
people.

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Types of Research
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Basic research and applied research are
related to each other.
Basic Research Applied Research
informs
can lead to more

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Types of Research
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Basic Research Applied Research
informs
can lead to more
Example: A study of chemical components (basic research) can lead to the
development of medicines based on this knowledge (applied research).
Further research on these products can lead back to basic research.

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Importance
of Research
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Doing research is important because…
● It helps us understand the world
better.
● It allows us to find answers to
problems.
● It enables us to evaluate our
answers to different problems.

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How can I do basic or applied
research in my field of study?

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Think of two researchable questions based
on everyday life experiences, encounters, or
observations. If you were to seek answers to
these questions, classify which type of
research is applicable (basic/applied).
Practice
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This is the type of research that is most useful
for practical purposes.
Quick Check
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This is the type of research that generates new
knowledge, ideas, concepts, or theories.
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Classify this research topic as
basic or applied research:
A study on effective teaching methods
for children under 5 years old
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24. Wrap Up
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Research
is a systematic process of gathering
information to answer a question or
solve a problem.

25. Wrap Up
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26. Bibliography
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Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research, 3rd ed.
Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2008.
Neuman, W. Lawrence. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 7th ed.
Essex: Pearson Education Limited, 2014.
O’Leary, Zina. The Essential Guide to Doing Research. London: SAGE Publications Ltd., 2004.
Schutt, Russell K. Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research, 9th ed.
California: SAGE Publications Inc., 2019.
Vanderstoep, Scott W., and Deirdre D. Johnston. Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2009.