Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersions Module 1 PDF

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION S, AND IMMERSIONS MODULE 1: SECOND SEMESTER At the end of the module, I can: Formulate 0 0 the 0 1 what statement Define 2 of 3 a Present resear...

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION S, AND IMMERSIONS MODULE 1: SECOND SEMESTER At the end of the module, I can: Formulate 0 0 the 0 1 what statement Define 2 of 3 a Present research is. the reserch written 0 the Imbibe problem statement of 4 research clearlywith the problem Familiarize culture 0 the scientific 0 Appreciate 5 methods 6 the employed in the importance conduct of of research research What is an Inquiry or Investigation? One’s creativity refers to his or her ability to explore everything within and beyond the realms of the mind. And the freedom to express the creativity, if not curtailed , could bring about an unimaginable impact, the magnitude of which could be gauged with the application of such technological advancements or information of other creative outputs. Scientific Research It is particularly undertaken to find an answer to a baffling question or come up with a solution to a problem. Inquiry It iscarried out systematically to bring about new ideas, concepts, technologies, and products for practical applications.  Research emanates from a simple situation, a hypothesis, a problem, or a mere observation that requires a factual answer. The driving force to doing any research undertaking involves a generation of new information and a plausible solution. This basically would lead you to ask why, when, who, what, where and  Inquiry HYPOTHESIZE PUBLICIZE Inquiry STRATEGIZE SYNTHESIZE MOBILIZE In figure 1.1, each step must be embarked upon to ensure that the new information or the solution being presented has integrity and is trustworthy. A research problem lacking a good foundation, a poorly planned research framework, the use of outdated methods and techniques and invalidated research data, or the absence of a research report will nullfy the inquiry or Research could….. Provide solutions to problems through new, technological applications and developments, or Validate a hypothesis or a theory which leads to an increase in knowledge and to development  Types of Research according to Purpose APPLIED RESEARCH Usually leads to new products or new technologies that can later on be commercialized and adopt widely RESEARCH BASIC May provide sufficient evidence to prove a certain concept or principles under investigation, resulting in new knowledge or validated theories An inquiry may be undertaken by either an individual or a group of individuals with varying expertise and working for a collaborative research goal. A collaborative, multidisciplinary system has been preferred owing to two factors: diffusion of scientific capacity and interconnection among researchers (Caroline S. Wagner, 2005), Collaborations due to diffusion of scientific capacity are best characterized by collaborations existing between researchers of developed countries and those from developing nations (Schott, 1998) or that professional relationship between senior and junior researchers. The subject of an inquiry should be relevant, innovative, and novel. Topics for inquiry can be complex and wide-ranging, and thus, would require a multidisciplinary approach known as “megascience”. Take a look at Figure 1.2. It gives you an idea regarding a topic for a research program or inquiry. As mentioned, an inquiry is usually undertaken to solve real-life problems. Thus, it is worthwhile to look into prevailing issues and challenges in the real world and the environment we all live in. When this issues and challenges are properly addressed through scientific investigations, better outcomes will be achieved. A deeper understanding of fundamental theories, new discoveries and innovations, advanced processes to management strategies, and other outcomes re expected to contribute to the growth and improvement of community life. REFLECT UPON In ½ crosswise, chronicle your experiences in which learning or problem- solving activities became more fun and more engaging when they were done in groups. Process of Scientific Investigati on Process of Scientific Formulating Investigation Research Question Review of Related Literature Formulate Hypothesis Pocessing of data Communicating the result  Formulating Research Question The first step in the process is to to pose a research question. A specific research problem has to be addressed. You may identify a research problem by going over specific situations. This part, called background of the study, presents specific problems requiring solutions.  Formulating Research Question These may involve hypothetical situations or possible circumstances but may have generated incomplete information. That by doing an inquiry you will be able to bridge the information gap. But as a researcher, you must also be aware that a research undertaking has its limitations. Therefore, before performing any research work, you have to define its scope.  Review of Related Literature Related literature refers to studies, inquiries, investigations, and research work undertaken by other researchers in line with the field of study that your research problem may be classified into. Sources of literature may include journal articles, books, reprints, newspapers, websites, results of surveys and interviews, and the like.  Formulate Hypothesis The hypothesis could be a possible solution to your research problem. However, a hypothesis has to go through a series of investigations before it is validated and accepted. It must undergo all types of scrutiny to verify whether it is a fact or a fallacy.  Formulate Hypothesis And this is done via data-gathering activities such as experimentation, surveys, interviews, and other modes of collecting data. The manner by which the data are generated is very important; therefore, the choice of methods is also critical in any inquiry  Processing of Data Raw data mean nothing and so, it is also your responsibility to process them so as to extract any patterns or trends. Processing of data entails the use of statistical treatment. Statistical methods such as t-test and F-test are used to test your hypothesis.  Processing of Data The parametric test and nonparametric test can also be done to reach a conclusion on the reasonableness of your hypothesis. Processed data are solid evidence that could be used to draw conclusions. These present a more profound and solid basis for explaining your results rather than relying on your own biases.  Communicating the Results Any inquiry if not communicated to the public is useless. You, as a researcher, must assume the responsibility of conveying the outcome of your inquiry. Communicating the outcome of your research serves the following purposes:  Communicating the Results 1. Acknowledgement of support from funding institutions 2. Documented contribution to knowledge and development in a given field of study way, the legitimacy of  Communicating the Results 3. Eliciting prompt feedback, both negative and positive. In that the whole process is not affirmed by you or a group of researchers only, but by many other people who could also provide meaningful insights and comments about the recently concluded research study Thanks! 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