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1. LESSON PLAN
NAME: Whemsie A. Williams DATE: February 13, 2024
SCHOOL: Rizal College of Taal SUBJECT: Practical Research
STRAND: HUMSS WEEK: 2 (Tuesday)
I. OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, the students shall be able to:
1. describe characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and
kinds of qualitative research; and
2. illustrate the importance of qualitative research
across fields.
A. CONTENT STANDARD 1. The learner prepares a plan and a focus on issues and
ideas in their respective field.
B. PERFORMANCE STANDARD 1. This module is designed and written to help students
in familiarizing the characteristics, strengths and
weaknesses, and kinds of qualitative research.
Moreover, this will also make the students realize the
importance of research, particularly the qualitative type,
in addressing problems across different fields.
C. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES
1.describes characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds
of qualitative research.
2.Illustrates the importance of qualitative research across
fields.
II. CONTENT Characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of
qualitative research.
Importance of Research.
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide Pages MELC: Share research experiences and knowledge.
CS_RS11-IIIa-1
2. Learner’s Materials Pages Practical Research 1 Quarter 1- Module 3: Nature of
Inquiry and Research
3. Textbook Pages
4. Additional Materials
B. Other Learning Resources
IV. PROCEDURE
1. INTRODUCTION
1. Reviewing
previous lesson or
presenting the
new lesson
The student will answer an activity regarding the topic
that had discussed last meeting.
Direction: Differentiate Qualitative Research to
Quantitative Research.
2. Establishing a
purpose for the
Lesson
At the end of the lesson, you shall be able to:
The teacher presents the objective for the day;
1. Describe characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and
kinds of qualitative research; and
2. Illustrate the importance of qualitative research
across fields.
.
B. DEVELOPMENT
1. Motivation
Activity 1: JUMBLED LETTERS AGAIN
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): It refers to a distinguishing trait,
quality, or property.
2. (gnhterts): It means a strong attribute or inherent
asset.
3. (knsseeaw): It is the quality or state of being weak.
4. (ndki): It pertains to a group united by common traits.
5. (cetanmiorp): It implies the significant worth of
something.

2. 2. Discussion of
Lesson
Characteristics, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Kinds
of Qualitative Research
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. A study to be
conducted by the researcher should be based on
real-life situations. Likewise, the researcher
should also unfold the study in a natural
manner, that is, the findings are derived from the
analysis of authentic data gathered from the
participants. Such a concept makes qualitative
research known for its non-controlling
characteristic.
2. Qualitative research is purposeful. In conducting
a qualitative type of study, the researcher should
select the participants in a purposive manner,
that is, they will be selected because they either
have easy access to the information needed or
simply have the knowledge to provide a great deal
of information needed to the study. Hence, these
participants are called “information rich” in the
context of research.
3. Qualitative research is detailed. A thick
description of gathered data from the
participants makes this type of study a detailed
one. It is important that the researcher should
capture the direct quotations of the responses of
the participant/s from the conducted interview
or observation.
4. Qualitative research requires engagement and
neutrality. Direct contact with the people,
situation, and phenomenon under investigation
should be established by the researcher.
Immersing oneself would enable the researcher
to acquire personal experiences and insights
which are essential to better understand the
phenomenon. Further, the researcher should
also be neutral in the responses and
observations he/she may get while engaging with
the participant/s. The researcher should
likewise show openness, sensitivity, and respect.
5. Qualitative research follows an inductive
procedure. As the researcher immerses
himself/herself in the phenomenon under
investigation, specific details and data will be
gathered from the target participant/s. These
data then can be used to discover emerging
patterns and themes. Following an inductive
procedure, the researcher will start from
exploring the phenomenon and will end to
confirming findings of the works.

3. 6. Qualitative research is viewed in a holistic
perspective. A study in a qualitative type cannot
be simply done in a linear and cause and effect
relationship approach. Rather, it requires the
researcher to view the whole phenomenon under
investigation in a complex system, that is,
different variables can either cause or effect the
phenomenon.
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. Interview and observation are the common
instruments used in the conduct of a qualitative
study. Such instruments can provide qualitative
data that can be utilized as a support for any
quantitative data appearing in a study, hence, a
more reliable result will be ensured.
2. Qualitative research provides more detailed
information to explain complex issues. Since this
type of research study requires the researcher to
immerse himself/herself in the phenomenon
under investigation, direct experiences can be
acquired. Similarly, considering “information
rich” participant/s, as well as utilizing interview
and observation as qualitative research
instruments, may enable the researcher to
gather more accurate data needed in explaining
a complex phenomenon.
3. Qualitative research is cost efficient. Small
number of participants is usually considered in
qualitative research. Hence, less resources will
be needed to accomplish the study. Likewise,
interview schedule and observation checklist as
qualitative research tools demand the researcher
to spend less resources unlike questionnaires as
a primary tool utilized in quantitative research.
Weaknesses:
1. Qualitative research cannot generalize the
findings to the study population. The use of a
small number of participants in qualitative
research may result in limited responses. Thus,
findings of the study might not be possibly
generalized to a larger population. Replication of
the study is often suggested.
2. Qualitative research is more difficult to analyze.
Unlike quantitative research which deals with
numeric data and can be interpreted through
statistical formula, qualitative research presents
non-numeric data which are all based on the
subjective responses of the participants. If data
are not critically analyzed and carefully

4. interpreted, results may become biased and even
less credible.
3. Qualitative research is time consuming. Though
qualitative research utilizes a small number of
participants, this, however, demands the
researcher to spend more time in dealing and
engaging with them. Similarly, the analysis and
interpretation phase of the study also requires
the researcher to take more time in observing the
emerging patterns and themes derived from
participants’ provided data.
Kinds of Qualitative Research
In conducting a qualitative type of research on different
fields such as business, education, medicine, etc.,
there are six (6) widely used qualitative research kinds
namely: (1) phenomenological; (2) ethnographic; (3)
grounded theory; (4) case study; (5) historical; and (6)
narrative.
1. Phenomenological. This kind of qualitative
research focuses on subjective lived experiences
of the participants in order to understand
phenomenon. Here, the researcher is concerned
with the feelings of the participants regarding a
particular event or activity, hence, the
uniqueness of their lived situations can be
described. Interview is the common instrument
used for its data collection with the suggested
sample size ranging from 5 to 25.
2. Ethnographic. It is a kind of qualitative research
which concentrates on the study of a group of people in
a particular environment. To characterize behaviors,
cultures, challenges, and possible occurring themes,
the researcher is required to engage himself/herself
with the participants through immersion in an
extended period of time. Observation, along with the
use of interview and survey, is an essential instrument
for this type of study.
3.Grounded Theory. This kind of qualitative research
intends to explain a phenomenon through developing a
theory. In comparison with phenomenological study
that primarily describes lived experiences, grounded
theory aims to provide explanation and theory behind
those lived experiences. Interview and supporting
documents are the commonly used data collection
instrument for its participants approximately ranging
from 20 to 30 or until data achieve saturation.
4.Case Study. It is a qualitative research kind which
allows the researcher to have an intensive analysis of
the phenomenon. The aim of this study is to accurately
describe the case through an in-depth examination of a
single person or single institution. With this, thorough
interview, observation, and documentation are all
utilized as multiple data collection instruments.
5.Historical. This qualitative research kind is
concerned with the identification, evaluation, and
synthesis of past event data. Further, it aims to
understand present patterns and to anticipate future
choices through clearly relating the past event data
which are obtained from sources such as documents,
relics and artifacts, and oral reports.
6.Narrative. Life accounts of individuals based on their
personal experiences are typically obtained and
analyzed in the conduct of this kind of qualitative
research. The primary objective of the study is to
extract meaningful context based on the documented
experiences. Unlike phenomenological research which
focuses on describing and explaining a phenomenon
through the lived experiences of the participants,

5. narrative research focuses merely on the nature of the
story told by the participants. Hence,
phenomenological research may use narrative, but
narrative research does not necessarily need
phenomenological. Discourse analysis is one of the
commonly and widely employed approaches of
narrative research
Importance of Qualitative Research
Qualitative research is known for providing meaning to
understand an existing phenomenon. With this, the
perspectives, expressions, and activities of the
participants play a vital role to unveiling the local
context across different fields.
The development in any fields such as in education,
business, medical and health allied services, etc. is
made possible by means of qualitative research.
For example, the researcher may study the experiences
of individuals and their access to health care by
determining their perspectives. These solicited
responses reflecting their experiences, attitudes, and
circumstances may help the researcher to understand
the phenomenon, hence, suggestions for improvement
and development can be sought.
Now that you have already explored qualitative research
through its characteristics, strengths, weaknesses,
kinds, and importance, it is no doubt that you have
already acquired important details needed for pursuing
the conduct of such study leading to a successful
result.
C. ENGAGEMENT
1. Developing
Mastery
Activity 2: Direction: Identify if it is Strengths
or Weaknesses of Qualitative Research.
1. Qualitative research is time consuming.
2. Qualitative research complements quantitative data.
3.Qualitative research provides more detailed
information to explain complex issues.
4. Qualitative research is more difficult to analyze.
5. Qualitative research cannot generalize the findings
to the study population.
6. Qualitative research is cost efficient.
2. Application
1. Making
generalizations
and
abstractions
about the
lesson
ACTIVITY 3: GROUPINGS
Direction: The teacher will group the class into two.
The students will answer the following questions
flash on the screen.
(Questions are all about Characteristics of
Qualitative Research, Strengths and Weaknesses
and kinds of Qualitative Research).

6. a. Evaluating the learners Activity 4: What’s On Your Mind?
Make a summary of your learnings through “What’s
on your mind?” feature of Facebook. Write your
answers on your notebook.
“What’s on your mind?”
1. After engaging with the lesson, I have learned
that the
characteristics of qualitative research are: ________
2. I have learned that qualitative research has its
strengths and weaknesses. The strengths of
qualitative research are: _______-
3. The weaknesses of qualitative research are:
_________
b. Reflection
I realized that _____________
I understand that_________________
c. Additional activities for
application or remediation
Assignment:
Choose one characteristic of Qualitative Research and
explain its function.
V. REMARKS
(Teacher’s Note)
Prepared by:
WHEMSIE A. WILLIAMS
Pre-Service Teacher
Checked by:
DANICA I. PAGLINAWAN
Teacher II
Noted by:
RITCHELL G. SERRANO, EdD
Principal II