Course Syllabus

Course Description

This course develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through qualitative and quantitative research. Practical Research 1 for senior high school students aims to acquaint students with the concepts, principles, themes, methods, and rudiments of qualitative and quantitative research. It will guide students, through a step-by-step process, in writing the research proposal and conducting quantitative research.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the course the student should be able to: 
1.    Discuss the major phases of the qualitative and quantitative research process,
2.    Present a research proposal, either qualitative or quantitative in nature, based on an identified situational problem as aligned research priority agenda 

Course Contents

MIDTERMS

1. Nature of Inquiry and Research (ethics of research)
2. Qualitative Research and Its Importance in Daily Life vs Quantitative Research: Definition, Types and Goals
3. Writing the Research Proposal and Review of Related Literature
4. Chapter 1 (Introduction)

FINALS

5. Research Methodology: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
6. Research Methodology: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
7. Proposal Defense preparation
8. Proposal Defense