Science in Today’s World: Research in Daily Life 2 offers a basic, inclusive, and comprehensive overview and concept-based discussion of the quantitative research process prescribed by the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum in the Philippines. The book first examines the nature of scientific inquiry and of quantitative research. It then details the general steps in doing a practical quantitative investigation—from discussing the sources of problems in daily life and from research literature to writing the research report and oral dissemination of research findings. Further, the book provides a well and meticulously selected set of features that not only easily facilitates students’ understanding of the research processes but also helps generate solutions to everyday problems experienced by students coming from a wide range of socioeconomic status.

Pre-Learning Check – serves as a diagnostic test to assess students’ prior knowledge

Quick Quiz – a minds-on activity that elicits immediate feedback on students’ learning 

Quick Search – a hands-on activity that engages students in an active learning process 

Researcher of the Time – highlights experts/researchers who contributed significantly to the development of research 

Research in History – emphasizes historical achievements and developments in research

Misconception Alert – identifies and corrects common student misconceptions in research

Research in Focus – updates students on the latest developments in research 

Concept Mastery, Apply What You Know, and Check Your Understanding – assessments that test students’ knowledge and understanding on the concepts presented in the discussion 

Research in Action – assessments that require students to create a product or perform a task

Components:

Textbook (TB)

Learning Guide (LG)

Teachers Resources CD (TRCD)