K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – APPLIED TRACK SUBJECT

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Subject Description: This course develops critical thinking and problem-solving

skills through quantitative research.

No. of Hours/ Semester: 80 hours/ semester

Pre-requisite: Statistics and Probability

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Nature of Inquiry and Research

The learner…

 1. Describes characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative

research
 2. Illustrates the importance of quantitative research across fields
 3. Differentiates kinds of variables and their uses

Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem

The learner…

 1. Designs a research useful in daily life

 2. Writes a research title
 3. Describes background of research
 4. States research questions
 5. Indicates scope and delimitation of study
 6. Cites benefits and beneficiaries of study
 7. Presents written statement of the problem

Learning from Others and Reviewing the Literature

The learner…

 1. Selects relevant literature

  2. Cites related literature using standard style (APA, MLA or Chicago Manual
of Style)
 3. Synthesizes information from relevant literature
 4. Writes coherent review of literature
 5. Follows ethical standards in writing related literature
 6. Illustrates and explain conceptual framework
 7. Defines terms used in study
 8. Lists research hypotheses (if appropriate)
 9. Presents written review of related literature and conceptual framework

Understanding Data and Ways to Systematically Collect Data

The learner…

 1. Chooses appropriate quantitative research design

 2. Describes sampling procedure and the sample
 3. Constructs an instrument and establishes its validity and reliability
 4. Describes intervention (if applicable)
 5. Plans data collection procedure
 6. Plans data analysis using statistics and hypothesis testing (if appropriate)
 7. Presents written research methodology
 8. Implements design principles to produce creative artwork

Finding Answers through Data Collection

The learner…

 1. Collects data using appropriate instruments

 2. Presents and interprets data in tabular and graphical forms
 3. Uses statistical techniques to analyze data— study of differences and
relationships limited for bivariate analysis

Reporting and Sharing Findings

The learner…

 1. draws conclusions from research findings

 2. formulates recommendations
 3. lists references
 4. presents written research report
 5. finalizes and presents best design
 6. presents research workbook