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…

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

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

Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem

The learner…

o 1. Designs a research useful in daily life

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

Learning from Others and Reviewing the Literature

The learner…

o 1. Selects relevant literature

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

Understanding Data and Ways to Systematically Collect Data

The learner…

o 1. Chooses appropriate quantitative research design

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

Finding Answers through Data Collection

The learner…

o 1. Collects data using appropriate instruments

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

Reporting and Sharing Findings

The learner…

o 1. draws conclusions from research findings

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