Practical Research II (Quantitative Research) GRADE 12 Tuesday and Thursday

7:15 – 9:15 (HUMSS)

PRACTICAL RESEARCH Ii (Quantitative Research)

Content Standards
The learner demonstrates understanding of the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research

Performance Standards
The learner is able to decide on suitable quantitative research in different areas of interest

Learning Competencies
• describes characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research CS_RS12-Ia-c-1

Specific Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the learners are able to: LESSON OUTLINE
 Define the meaning of research
 Identify the differences of quantitative research from qualitative research Motivation Review 15
 Describes characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research
Introduction Quantitative 25
Materials
Research vs.
bond/pad paper, pen, board and marker, computers/tablets,
Qualitative Research

Resources: Instruction Characteristics, 60

Strengths, Weaknesses,
and Kinds of
Burns N, Grove SK (2005) The Practice of Nursing Research: Conduct, Critique, and Utilization (5th Ed.). Quantitative Research
St. Louis, Elsevier Saunders
http://research-methodology.net/research-methods/quantitative-research/
https://cirt.gcu.edu/blogs/quantitative-methods/characteristics-of-quantitative-research Evaluation Short quiz 20
http://spalding.libguides.com/c.php?g=461133&p=3153088
http://www.erm.ecs.soton.ac.uk/theme4/quantitative_research.html
http://spalding.libguides.com/c.php?g=461133&p=3153088
http://researchguides.ebling.library.wisc.edu/samples.jbpub.com/9780763780586/80586_CH03_Keele.pdf
http://study.com/academy/lesson/descriptive-research-design-definition-examples-types.html

Date of Execution:
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Practical Research II (Quantitative Research) GRADE 12 Tuesday and Thursday
7:15 – 9:15 (HUMSS)

MOTIVATION (10 MINS) QUESTIONS:

 What is a qualitative research?
Quantitative Vs. Qualitative Research  What is a quantitative
research?
Direction: Put a tick (/) if it describes the characteristics of a Quantitative Research, and (x) if it describes
 How can you identify a
Qualitative Research.
quantitative research from a
qualitative research? Choose a
1. Data is in the form of words, pictures or objects.
2. The data is usually gathered using structured research instruments. statement from the short quiz
3. It is not based upon numerical measurements and does not use numbers and statistical then elaborate.
methods
as key research indicators and tools.
4. It tends to be associated with small-scale studies and a holistic perspective, often
studying a
single occurrence or small number of occurrences/case studies in great depth.
5. The research study can usually be replicated or repeated, given its high reliability.
6. Data are in the form of numbers and statistics, often arranged in tables, charts, figures,
or other non-textual forms.
7. Emphasis is on discovery rather than proof.
8. The results are based on larger sample sizes that are representative of the population.
9. It tends to be associated with emergent research design, using a wide range of
approaches
10. Researcher has a clearly defined research question to which objective answers are
sought.

INTRODUCTION (25 MINS)

Communicate Learning Objectives (5 MINS)

Introduce the following by stating that at the end of the lesson, the learners shall be able to:
 Define the meaning of research
 Identify the differences of quantitative research from qualitative research
 Describes characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and kinds of quantitative research

Task 1: Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research (20 MINS) QUESTIONS:

1. Divide the class into groups of with three members.
2. Each group will be distributed with a piece of paper with a research title written on it. • What type of research was
3. Each group must identify the type of research applied with justifications. applied?

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Practical Research II (Quantitative Research) GRADE 12 Tuesday and Thursday
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• What made you think so?

Task 2: True or False (15 mins)

I. TRUE or FALSE. Say QUANTITATIVE when the sentence is true while QUALITATIVE if the statement
is false.

1. In quantitative research, researchers know in advance what they are looking for.
_______________
2. Quantitative research can be easily misinterpreted because it provides numerical data.
_______________
3. Quantitative research puts emphasis on proof, rather than discovery. _______________
4. Qualitative research requires a large number of respondents. It assumes that the larger the
sample is, the more statistically accurate the findings are. ___________________
5. One characteristics of quantitative research is that its method can be repeated to verify findings
in another setting, thus, reinforcing validity findings. _____________________
6. In quantitative experiments it filters out external factors, if properly designed, and so the results
gained can be seen, as real and unbiased.

Quantitative research deals in numbers, logic, and an objective stance. Quantitative research focuses on
numeric and unchanging data and detailed, convergent reasoning rather than divergent reasoning [i.e., the
generation of a variety of ideas about a research problem in a spontaneous, free-flowing manner].

 The data is usually gathered using structured research instruments.

 The results are based on larger sample sizes that are representative of the population.
 The research study can usually be replicated or repeated, given its high reliability.
 Researcher has a clearly defined research question to which objective answers are sought.
 All aspects of the study are carefully designed before data is collected.
 Data are in the form of numbers and statistics, often arranged in tables, charts, figures, or other non-
textual forms.
 Project can be used to generalize concepts more widely, predict future results, or investigate causal
relationships.
 Researcher uses tools, such as questionnaires or computer software, to collect numerical data.

Task 3: Think-Pair-Share
1. With their groupmates, each group will be asked to draw out a piece of paper with the following
words and phrases:
OBJECTIVE, CLEARLY DEFINED RESEARCH QUESTIONS, STRUCTURED RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS,
NUMERICAL DATA, LARGE SAMPLE SIZES, REPLICATION, FUTURE OUTCOMES

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Practical Research II (Quantitative Research) GRADE 12 Tuesday and Thursday
7:15 – 9:15 (HUMSS)
2. Three (3) minutes brainstorming will be given to each group then after answers will be collected and
shared in front of the classroom.

CHARACTERISTICS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

1. OBJECTIVE. Quantitative research seeks accurate measurement and analysis of target concepts.
It is not based on mere intuition and guesses. Data are gathered before proposing a conclusion or
solution to a problem.
2. CLEARLY DEFINED RESEARCH QUESTIONS. The researchers know in advance what they are
looking for. The research questions are well-defined for which objective answers are sought. All
aspects of the study are carefully designed before data are gathered.
3. STRUCTURED RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS. Standardized instruments guide data collection,
thus, ensuring the accuracy, reliability and validity of data. Data are normally gathered using
structured research tools such as questionnaires to collect measurable characteristics of the
population like age, socio-economic status, number of children, among others.
4. NUMERICAL DATA. Figures, tables or graphs showcase summarized data collection in order to
show trends, relationships or differences among variables. In sum, the charts and tables allow you
to see the evidence collected.
5. LARGE SAMPLE SIZES. To arrive at a more reliable data analysis, a normal population distribution
curve is preferred. This requires a large sample size, depending on how the characteristics of the
population vary. Random sampling is recommended in determining the sample size to avoid
researcher’s bias in interpreting the results.
6. REPLICATION. Quantitative methods can be repeated to verify findings in another setting, thus
strengthen and reinforcing validity of findings eliminating the possibility of spurious conclusions.
7. FUTURE OUTCOMES. By using complex mathematical calculations and with the aid of computers,
if-then scenarios may be formulated thus predicting future results. Quantitative research puts
emphasis on proof, rather than discovery.

Task 3: Strengths and Weaknesses

1. The class will be shown pool of sentences.
2. They are to assign the sentences whether it is a strength or a weakness of a quantitative research.
3. There are to write the sentences on each column on the board.

STRENGHTS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

The advantages of quantitative research includes the following:

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1. It is objective. The most reliable and valid way of concluding results, giving way to a new hypothesis
or to disproving it. Because of bigger number of the sample of a population, the results or
generalizations are more reliable and valid. Since it provides numerical data, it can’t be easily
misinterpreted.
2. The use of statistical techniques facilitates sophisticated analyses and allows you to comprehend a
huge amount of vital characteristics of data.
3. It is real and unbiased. If the research is properly designed it filters out external factors, and so can
be seen as real and unbiased.
4. The numerical data can be analyzed in a quick and easy way. By employing statistically valid random
models, findings can be generalized to the population about which information is necessary.
5. Quantitative studies are replicable. Standardized approaches allow the study to be replicated in
different areas or over time with formulation of comparable findings.
6. Quantitative experiments are useful for testing the results gained by a series of qualitative experiments,
leading to a final answer, and narrowing down of possible directions to follow.

WEAKNESSES OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

The disadvantages of quantitative research are as follows:
1. Quantitative research requires a large number of respondents. It is assumed that the larger the
sample is, the more statistically accurate the findings are.
2. It is costly. Since, there are more respondents compared to qualitative research, the expenses will be
greater in reaching out to these people and in reproducing questionnaires.
3. The information is contextual factors to help interpret the results or to explain variations are usually
ignored. It does not consider the distinct capacity of the respondents to share and elaborate further
information unlike the qualitative research.
4. Much information is difficult to gather using structured research instruments, specifically on sensitive
issues like pre-marital sex, domestic violence, among others.
5. If not done seriously and correctly, data from questionnaires may be incomplete and inaccurate.
Researchers must be on the look-out on respondents who are just guessing in answering the
instrument.

EVALUATION (10 MINS)

Multiple Choice. Choose the correct letter that best describe the question or complete the statement. Write
your answer before the number.

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Practical Research II (Quantitative Research) GRADE 12 Tuesday and Thursday
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1. Which of the following BEST defines quantitative research?
A. It is an exploration associated with libraries, books and journals.
B. It is an activity concerned with finding new truth in education.
C. It is a systematic process obtaining numerical information about the world.
D. It is an activity of producing or proving a theorem.
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?
A. Data are gathered before proposing a conclusion or solution to a problem.
B. Quantitative methods can be repeated to verify findings in another setting, thus strengthen and
reinforcing validity of findings eliminating the possibility of spurious conclusions.
C. Figures, tables or graphs showcase summarized data collection in order to show trends,
relationships or differences among variables. In sum, the charts and tables allow you to see the
evidence collected.
D. It seeks to gather a more comprehensive understanding of activities related to human behavior
and the attributes that rule such behavior.
3. This characteristic of quantitative research which refers to its necessity to arrive at a more reliable data
analysis.
A. Large Sample Sizes C. Numerical Data
B. Replication D. Objective
4. It is done to check the correctness and verify the findings of the study.
A. Large Sample Sizes C. Numerical Data
B. Replication D. Objective
5. Which of the following illustrates a quantitative study?
A. attributes to malnutrition in children
B. public opinion to the sex scandal of the Pres. in our country
C. academic performance of high school students
D. all of the above choices

Result of the Evaluation:

Reflection:

Prepared by: Checked by:

DARLENE BERNADETTE F. FALCESO LORDIEL F. FADERAGAO
T-II/Subject Teacher Officer-in-Charge

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Practical Research II (Quantitative Research) GRADE 12 Tuesday and Thursday
7:15 – 9:15 (HUMSS)

“Dreams won’t work unless you do.”