Fourth Year
Course Description
Research II for the Fourth Year deals with researches in Science. A study of the course equips the students with the
knowledge and skills of conducting researches in science and in preparing for scientific communications which may
serve as an avenue for higher level of competence in research.
In order to acquire mastery and competence of scientific writing skills, students are exposed to the rudiments of
conducting researches, writing research reports, and preparing for the science congress.
Course Objectives
After going through the activities in Research II, the learner shall have developed the following competencies.
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1. Demonstrate ability to conduct a research in science; e.g. identify a researchable topic, documents the
research report or investigatory project, and prepare for a science congress.
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2. Develop ability to write science research reports and laboratory research/investigatory projects.
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I. Overview of Research
1. Appreciate the nature and characteristics of research.
1.1 Express effectively thoughts and feelings in describing the nature of research
1.2 Express in writing why a knowledge of scientific research methodology can be of value to researchers
1.3 Discuss the different types of experimental research methodologies used in science research
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2. Determine the ethical issues that need to be addressed in conducting research in science
2.1 Discuss the ethical standards and issues in conducting research.
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III. Hypothesis
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V. Research Design
1. Plan the research design
1.1 Apply the guidelines on how to make a research design
1.1.1 Discuss the guidelines that are extensively applied in making a research design
1.1.2 Identify the experimental and control groups
1.1.3 Design the necessary experimental and control set-ups
1.1.4 Apply the principle of sampling technique and strategy in the selection of samples
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