1. The Investigative Project

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Definition
Types
Steps
Time Table
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3. DEFINITION
A planned undertaking in a particular field of science (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics) or technology involving and calling for creative and critical thought and action
*Holographic Pattern Recognition
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4. DEFINITION
An undertaking to apply certain scientific principles or ideas
* Electrical Power from Nuclear Fission / Fusion
* Energy from Hydrogen
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5. DEFINITION
A research activity that aims to develop one’s ability to identify and determine possible solutions to a particular problem in one’s community or possible explanations of a particular phenomenon
*Anatomical Study of Oil Cells in Jatropha
* Oil Extraction from Janitor Fish
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6. TYPES Three types Experimental Research Observation Type Survey Type
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7. TYPES Experimental Research
a method of research wherein the variable can be controlled so that experimental factor is separated for measurement of its change
* Effect of Sunlight on the Growth of Molds
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8. TYPES Observation Type
A systematic and direct means of gathering data by watching and recording various situations and conditions in conducting the study
* Height Changes of a Person in a 24-Hour Period
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9. TYPES
Survey Type
A study attempt to interpret, analyze and report the present condition of a thing or place
* Perception of Fourth Year Regular High School Students on the Effect of Wi-Fi Technology on their Studies
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10. STEPS Identifying the Subject Area for Investigation Selecting a Topic
Defining the Research Problems and Objectives
Formulating the Hypothesis
Conducting Experiments
Collecting and Recording Data
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11. STEPS Analyzing and Interpreting Data Drawing Conclusions
Giving Recommendations
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12. STEPS Identifying the Subject Area for Investigation
Survey of Community Problems
Interaction/interview with community officials, residents
Interview an ecologist about ecological problems
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13. STEPS Identifying the Subject Area for Investigation Library Research
books, periodicals, magazines and newspapers can provide problems for study as well as information on a particular subject of interest
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14. STEPS Identifying the Subject Area for Investigation
Use of Available Research Studies
the listed recommendations of a study can provide new research problems
Experimental factors that were not well studied due to lack of controls or variables
Experimental procedure that needs some modification
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15. STEPS Identifying the Subject Area for Investigation Other Sources
Private corporations, government agencies, social and professional organizations
AV materials (maps, films, slides and recordings
Internet

16. STEPS Selecting a Topic Consider the following
your own interests and abilities
relevance of the topic to socio-economic growth or developmental needs of the country
your familiarity of the topic/personal interest in the topic
Topic is within your scope or level of knowledge
Time required to complete the project is reasonable
Expenses involved must be commensurate to the benefits of the expected results
Safety measures
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17. STEPS Defining the Research problem and Objectives
Focus on a particular aspect of the topic in order to make a definite conclusion possible
May be stated in the form of a question or a declarative statement
Objective should be Specific, Measurable Attainable, Relevant & Time-bound
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18. STEPS Formulating the Hypothesis
Educated guess / an inference to explain observed facts
The groundwork upon which the experiment is based
Should mention the subject of the experiment, the variable to be changed, the variable to be measured, and the expected results
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19. STEPS Conducting Experiments Observation under controlled conditions
Involves controlling variables and determining their effect
The main material used is called the experimental unit. It may be subjected to different treatments according to the objectives
Repetitions or replications of experimental procedure should be done to avoid error
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20. STEPS
Collecting and Recording Data
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21. STEPS
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
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22. STEPS
Drawing Conclusions
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23. STEPS
Giving Recommendations
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24. TIME TABLE Week No. Dates Requirement 1 July 17-21
Topic Proposals (3-5 topics per group) 2
July 24–28
Problem, Objectives (3-5) and Hypotheses(3-5) 3
July 31 – August 4
Related Literature (5-10) and Studies(3-5) 4
August 7 – 11
Methodology (Materials, Design, Construction, Testing 5
August 14 – 18
Phase 1 Report (Introduction, Related Literature, Methodology
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25. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM (States the main question being answered by the research and the sub questions that will also be answered in order to generate data or information that will to answer the main question.)
The purpose of this study is to design and construct a balloon-powered car that works on
the principle of Newton’s laws of motions and would run fast and cover a long distance.
In this study, the researchers sought the answers to the following questions:
What factors affect the maximum speed and displacement of a moving object?
What laws of motion must be considered in the design and construction of the car?
What materials can be used in the construction of the balloon-powered car that would run fast and cover a long distance?

26. OBJECTIVES (It is constructed in consonance with the formulated problem.)
With the desire to design and construct a balloon-powered car that works on the principles of Newton’s laws of motion and would run fast and cover long distance, the researchers will:
identify the factors that would affect the speed and the maximum distance covered by the balloon-powered car.
explain how Newton’s laws of motion are applied in the operation of the balloon-powered car.