A classroom handout from Immaculate Conception Cathedral School in Quezon City, Philippines. It introduces the basics of research, covering the definition, purpose, and importance of research, as well as the two major types: qualitative and quantitative. The document guides students on choosing a research topic, crafting a research title, and writing a statement of the problem, with examples…
This is an educational handout from Immaculate Conception Cathedral School in Quezon City, Philippines. It is designed for senior high school students learning the fundamentals of research methodology.
The document begins by defining research as a systematic process of gathering and analyzing information to answer questions and solve problems. It explains the purpose of research, such as discovering new information and developing evidence-based solutions, and highlights its importance for informed decision-making.
It then covers the two major research approaches: qualitative research, which focuses on understanding experiences and behaviors through words and descriptions, and quantitative research, which collects numerical data to identify patterns. Examples include exploring students' social media experiences versus measuring hours spent on social media.
A section on choosing a research topic provides a six-step guide: identifying interests, finding a problem, making it specific, checking relevance, considering feasibility, and looking for available information. It contrasts a broad topic like 'Social Media' with a specific one: 'The Effects of Social Media Usage on the Study Habits of Senior High School Students.'
The handout explains the characteristics of a good research title, such as being clear, concise, specific, and relevant. A sample title is provided: 'Factors Affecting Students' Level of Trust in Digital News Commentary Influencers and Professional Journalists: A Comparative Study.'
Finally, it introduces the Statement of the Problem (SOP), describing its purpose in identifying the main issue and guiding the research process. An example is given based on the topic of social media usage and study habits.