The document outlines the nature, purpose, and processes of research, emphasizing the significance of systematically investigating topics to discover truths. It details various steps in the research process, including problem identification, literature review, data collection, analysis, and reporting, highlighting the importance of research in enhancing knowledge and informing policy. Furthermore, it describes the characteristics of good research, including rigor, accuracy, objectivity, replicability, and ethical considerations.

1. CHAPTER 1
NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH
LESSON 2
Nature of Research
Jazer B. Leuterio
Teacher II

2. WARM-UP
• Directions: INDIVIDUAL WORK. Relying on your stock knowledge, write on the lines provided the meaning of the
following words used in the selection that you will read later. Be guided by some clues in the given sentences.
1. Absolute ______________________________________________________________________________________ Man has no
absolute power over something; God has.
2. Abstract _______________________________________________________________________________________
A stone is concrete; intelligence is abstract.
3. Portrayal_______________________________________________________________________________________ Give a clearer
portrayal of what is in your mind by drawing it on that paper.
4. Adopt _________________________________________________________________________________________
Adopt a lawful procedure in adopting those orphans.
5. Hallmark _______________________________________________________________________________________
One hallmark you ought to treasure is your golden trophy.
6. Perspective______________________________________________________________________________________
Change your sitting position to have a better perspective about the whole thing.

3. Research is a process of executing various mental acts for
discovering and examining facts and
information to prove the accuracy or
truthfulness of your claims or conclusions about
the topic of your research. Research requires
you to inquire or investigate about your chosen
research topic by asking questions that will
make you engage yourself in top-level thinking
strategies of interpreting, analyzing,
synthesizing, criticizing, appreciating, or
creating to enable you to discover truths about
the many things you tend to wonder about the
topic of your research work. (Litchman 2013)

4. Purposes of Research
1. To learn how to work independently
2. To learn how to work scientifically or systematically
3. To have an in-depth knowledge of something
4. To elevate your mental abilities by letting you think in higher-
order thinking strategies (HOTS) of inferring, evaluating,
synthesizing, appreciating, applying, and creating
5. To improve your reading and writing skills
6. To be familiar with the basic tools of research and the various
techniques of gathering data and of presenting research findings
7. To free yourself, to a certain extent, from the domination or strong
influence of a single textbook or of the professor’s lone viewpoint
or spoon feeding

5. Types of Research

6. Research Process: The research process describes the various steps
the study will pass through starting from
identification of the problem to utilization of the
results of the study. The whole process is listed as
follows:
Identification of the problems
Literature review
Setting the direction of the study
Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
Evaluation and reporting writing
Community application or utilization of research

7. The first step in research writing is to
identify and problematize an area of
interest. The researcher points out the area
that needs further study or investigation
given the current state of knowledge on
the matter.
Identification of the problems

8. After the problem has been identified, the researcher
checks for related materials on the topic that are
available that could serve as a starting point or
reference for the study. The materials provide the
initial view of the extent of efforts done to study the
topic as well as the areas that need further research
often called the gap. The research gap will be the
basis for the purpose of the study
Literature Review

9. This contains the purpose of the study, the research
questions, and the manner in which the study will be
conducted or the methodology. The purpose of the
study explains why the study is needed. It identifies the
importance of the study in terms of its contribution to
the discipline as well as its impact on society or its social
value. The research questions narrow down the problem
to manageable and feasible tasks which will be carried
out in the methodology. Methodology describes how to
obtain and process the materials and information
needed to answer the research questions.
Setting the Direction of Study

10. At this stage, the materials and needed
information are gathered, analyzed, and
interpreted. The treatment of the data depends
on the approach that will be used appropriate for
the study.
Collecting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Data

11. From the analyzed data, conclusion and learning are
drawn. The conclusion is the synthesized answer to
the research questions which is also the answer to
the problem identified in the study. The conclusion
of the study will be the basis for the
recommendations that define the actions and
interventions that could impact the context where
the problem emanates. From this point, the
researcher is now ready to write the whole research
paper.
Evaluation and Report Writing

12. This is the stage where the result of the study is
disseminated back to the community.
For a research to make an impact on society, it is
important that it is shared especially with the
community concerned. This is best
complemented with a plan on how research will
be utilized to realize its full potential in creating a
social value.
Community Application or Utilization of
Research

13. Research is important in the creation of value that can be
classified in three ways (Creswell 2012):
Importance of Doing Research
 It adds to the existing body of
knowledge.
 It can improve or enhance current
practices.
 It can inform policy.
 It adds to the
existing body of
knowledge.
 It can improve or
enhance current
practices.
 It can inform
policy.

14. Research is important in the creation of value that can be
classified in three ways (Creswell 2012):
Importance of Doing Research
It adds to the existing body of knowledge The
findings in a research study can provide added
information to better understand issues or phenomena by
confirming or contesting previous results. Research can
likewise be a way to break ground on areas of interest that
have not been investigated or studied before. The result
will become the basis or reference for further studies.
Sample: College Educators Life Balance during K-12
Transition: Focus on Wellness
The study explored the relationship of K-12 Action Plans to
educators’ life balance (Ramos,2019).
 It adds to the
existing body of
knowledge.
 It can improve or
enhance current
practices.
 It can inform
policy.

15. Research is important in the creation of value that can be
classified in three ways (Creswell 2012):
Importance of Doing Research
It can improve or enhance current practices.
Research can evaluate current practices in terms of
effectiveness and efficiency. Effectiveness refers to the
ability of practice to produce the set goal or social value.
Th results of the study can be the basis for decisions,
intervention programs, or plans for improvement.
Sample: Teacher- Parent Collaborative Ethics in Facilitating
Students Homework.
The study highlighted the role of teachers in initiating
collaboration with parents in doing the homework of the
students (Miguel & Abulon, 2019).
 It adds to the
existing body of
knowledge.
 It can improve or
enhance current
practices.
 It can inform
policy.

16. Research is important in the creation of value that can be
classified in three ways (Creswell 2012):
Importance of Doing Research
It can inform policy The results of a research study can
be a starting point for changing policies that could affect
the whole organization, community, or society. A policy,
law, or regulation can be drawn as a response or
intervention to the new information obtained in a research
study.
Sample: Urban Poor and Climate Adaptation: The Issue of
Equity in Two Emerging Urban Areas of Eastern Indonesia.
The study looked at equity issue in the climate adaptation
particularly in the context of urban poor (Fathoni, 2018)
 It adds to the
existing body of
knowledge.
 It can improve or
enhance current
practices.
 It can inform
policy.

17. The qualities of a good research
can be derived from how
effective and efficient it is in
achieving its purpose to create a
value. The qualities can be
summarized into five major
characteristics.
Characteristics of a Good Research
 Rigorous
 Replicable
 Accurate
 Objective
 Ethical

18. The qualities of a good research can be derived from
how effective and efficient it is in achieving its
purpose to create a value. The qualities can be
summarized into five major characteristics.
Characteristics of a Good Research
 Rigorous The conduct of research must be
systematic, scientific, and logical. It must follow clear
and logical procedures aimed at answering the
research problem. Each step must be properly
justified in terms of appropriateness.

19. The qualities of a good research can be derived from
how effective and efficient it is in achieving its
purpose to create a value. The qualities can be
summarized into five major characteristics.
Characteristics of a Good Research
 Replicable The procedures utilized in research must
be replicable in other contexts and the results must
have a wide range of applicability. It is not enough
that the results are only true for a single situation.
They must have a certain degree of generalizability.

20. The qualities of a good research can be derived from
how effective and efficient it is in achieving its
purpose to create a value. The qualities can be
summarized into five major characteristics.
Characteristics of a Good Research
 Accurate The data that will be used to answer the
questions must be representative of the actual
responses of the participants or actual data as
recorded in the instruments used.

21. The qualities of a good research can be derived from
how effective and efficient it is in achieving its
purpose to create a value. The qualities can be
summarized into five major characteristics.
Characteristics of a Good Research
 Objective In the analysis of data, the personal bias
of the researcher must be managed well. Personal
inclinations or desired results must be always
avoided. Otherwise, the result will not be credible.

22. The qualities of a good research can be derived from
how effective and efficient it is in achieving its
purpose to create a value. The qualities can be
summarized into five major characteristics.
Characteristics of a Good Research
 Ethical Data or information from respondents must
be handled with utmost confidentiality and honesty.
Credit must also be given where it is due.

23. Thank You!!!