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What is research?
Systematic inquiry designed to collect, analyze, and interpret data to understand, describe, or predict phenomena.
Which of the following is NOT a goal of research?
Research is a one-time process that ends with a conclusion.
False
Name one characteristic of research.
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Research can help in improving the quality of life.
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What does inquiry-based learning encourage?
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Research involves a __________ investigation of a problem.
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Which theorist's work supports inquiry-based learning?
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Study Notes
Objectives of the Module
- Share research experiences and knowledge among peers.
- Understand the significance of research in everyday life.
- Describe essential characteristics, processes, and ethics of conducting research.
- Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Provide examples of research relevant to personal areas of interest.
Definition of Research
- Systematic inquiry aimed at collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
- Designed to understand, describe, or predict phenomena.
- Involves a scientific, methodical, and structured approach to discovering or establishing new knowledge.
Nature and Goals of Research
- Research seeks to solve complex problems with no known solutions.
- Distinguishes itself from simple learning or information gathering.
- Aims to understand the world, discover new facts, and improve existing solutions.
- Provides a foundation for decision-making and satisfies researchers' curiosity.
Importance of Research
- Improves educational practices leading to higher-quality learning outcomes.
- Promotes health and enhances overall quality of life.
- Contributes to personal and professional development by expanding knowledge and skills.
Characteristics of Research
- Empirical: Based on direct experience or observation.
- Logical: Founded on valid procedures and principles.
- Cyclical: A continuous process that starts and ends with a problem.
- Analytical: Utilizes proven methods for data gathering, applicable across various study types (historical, descriptive, experimental).
- Critical: Involves careful and precise judgment.
- Methodical: Conducted systematically and without bias.
- Replicability: Allows for repetition of the research design and procedures to confirm results.
Aims of Research
- Verification of Existing Knowledge: Confirms the validity of current theories.
- Acquisition of New Knowledge: Develops or introduces new theories.
- Application of New Knowledge: Translates findings into practical uses for society.
- Advancement of Researcher’s Expertise: Develops the researcher’s skills and knowledge in their field.
Inquiry-Based Learning
- Supported by educational theories from John Dewey, Lev Vygotsky, and Jerome Bruner.
- Fosters exploratory and reflective thinking through connected experiences.
Benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning
- Enhances interpretative thinking and graphic skills.
- Improves overall student learning abilities.
- Expands vocabulary and facilitates problem-solving.
- Increases social awareness and cultural knowledge.
- Promotes cooperative learning and mastery of procedural knowledge.
- Encourages higher-order thinking strategies and accelerates conceptual understanding.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Module 1, which covers the nature of inquiry and research. Students will explore the significance of research in everyday life and understand the characteristics, processes, and ethics involved in conducting research. Additionally, this quiz highlights the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods.
