Practical Research 2: Exploring Quantitative Research

Grade Level: Grade 12
Semester: 1st Semester
Track: Applied Track
Authors: Jerusalem, et al.
ISBN: 978-6219560986
Year Published: 2017
Language: English
No. of pages: 384
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Publisher: Fastbooks Educational Supply, Inc.

About the book:
This book features the step-by-step process of quantitative research. It aims to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Contents:
CHAPTER 1 - Nature of Inquiry and Research
1. What is Quantitative Research?
2. Characteristics, Types, Strengths, and Weaknesses of Quantitative Research
3. Importance of Quantitative Research Across Fields
4. The Nature of Variables
CHAPTER 2 - Identifying Inquiry and Formulating Statement of the Problem
1. Range of Research Topics in the Area of Inquiry
2. How to Design a Research that is Useful in Daily Life
3. The Research Title
4. The Background of Research
5. The Research Questions
6. Appropriate Structure of Research Questions based on Type of Research
7. The Scope and Delimitation of Study
8. The Benefit and Beneficiaries of Study/ Significance of Study
9. The Statement of the Problem
CHAPTER 3 - Learning from Others and Reviewing the Literature
1. Criteria in Selecting, Citing, and Synthesizing Related Literature
2. Ethical Standards in Writing Related Literature
3. Formulation of Conceptual Framework
4. The Research Hypotheses
5. The Definition of Terms as Used in the Study
CHAPTER 4 - Understanding Data and Ways to Systematically Collect Data
1. Quantitative Research Designs
2. Description of Sample
3. Instrument Development
4. Description of Intervention
5. Data Collection and Analysis Procedures (Survey, Interview, and Observation)
6. Guidelines in Writing Research Methodology
CHAPTER 5 - Finding Answers through Data Collection
1. Data Collection Procedures and Skills Using Varied Instruments
2. Data Processing, Organizing, and Analysis
CHAPTER 6 - Reporting and Sharing Findings
1. Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
2. Techniques in Listing References
3. Process of Report Writing
4. Selection Criteria and Process of Best Design