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• Experiment - a procedure or operation carried out under controlled conditions in order to discover something, to test a hypothesis, or to serve as an example
• Data - factual information (such as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation
• Sample - a representative part or a single item from a larger whole or group especially when presented for inspection or shown as evidence of quality
• Variable - a factor in a scientific experiment that may be subject to change
• Hypothesis - an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument
• Observation - designed for use in viewing something (such as scenery) or in making
• Conclusion - the last part of something
• Analysis - a detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features : a thorough study
• Control - a device or mechanism used to regulate or guide the operation of a machine, apparatus, or system
• Prediction - an act of predicting
• Theory - a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena
• Bias - especially : a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment : PREJUDICE
• Query - to ask questions of especially with a desire for authoritative information
• Operational definition - is more on the application of the word. For example, these may include the various attempts to define or explain a certain process and its properties including but not limited to the characteristicsof the event itself.
• Technical definition - mostly refers to the aspect of

  explaining or describing any technical terms or

  terminology. Technical definitions could be used in

  expanding the vocabulary since most of these terms

  are explained in the exact manner.
• The technical definition - of a

  computer is a device or machine used

  in performing, assessing, evaluation

  and following commands set by the

  users.
• The operational definition - of

  acomputer is something used in

  doing homework or browsing the

  internet.
• Expanded definition - A good definition should be precise,

  and it shouldidentify the item you

  are defining beyond any doubt.
• 1. class or group where it belongs b. uses c. characteristics
  2. d. Main parts
  3. e. One or more examples
• A (term) is(a class) which or that (specific detail).
• calculator: A calculator is an electronic device to perform arithmetic and logical calculations. It works on solar energy. It is small and handy. It is portable. It is of different sizes and shapes. There are two types of calculators- scientific and ordinary.
• 1. class or group where it belongs- electronic device b. uses- perform arithmetic and logical calculations c. characteristics- solar energy, small and handy, portable, different sizes and shapes
  2. d. main parts e. one or more examples- two types of calculators- scientific and ordinary.
• Research report - a completed study that reportsan investigation of a

  problem, identifies questions to be addressed, and

  includes data collected, analyzed, and interpreted by

  the researcher
• Introduction - Brief Background: Provide an

  overview of the scope of the

  research

  Objectives of the Study: State what you

  wanted to find out in your study by giving

  the objectives or raising research

  questions that you like to address in the

  report.
• Significance of the study- State what is the relevance of your study to your intended audience and what are the specific benefits they can get from the findings of your research Literature Review - Discuss previous studies done on the chosen topic and relate your research to them.
• Body - contains substantial amount of

  information that needs to be clearly

  and accurately presented and

  analyzed

  data presented are meant to addressthe

  research questions or objectives
• Body - use related studies to support or refute the findings. cite sources used in the study
• Conclusion - bring home the highlights of the research paper allows readers to take a new perspective about the thesis
• Conclusion - provides the readers with recommendations that can be explored concerning the topic
• Brainstorm for Ideas - What local treasure or heritage in the community would you like to research on? Why does it interest you and what you would like to know more about it? Do you have an opinion about the local treasure or heritage?
• Identify the Sources of General Background Information What sources of information canyou use to gather information? Who can help you in providing information about the topic? Can you use the library, magazines, journals, periodicals, or the internet to collect information? Do you know any organization that can help you in gathering information?
• Focus on Your Topic What specific area or factor of the local treasureof heritage in the community would you focus your research on? Why did you decide to focus on that specific area or aspect? Who is affected by the topic?
• Research paper also known as term paper or research report. It is a piece of academic paper that asks students to locate information about the topic
• Introduction presents the background information, scope, and focus of the research paper
• Literature Review provides a review of what others have written or researched on the concerning topic
• Instrument general term that researchers use foraa measurement device such as survey
• Results present the information gathered through the research
• Discussion evaluates the results of a study or a research
• References is the list of all the sources used in the research
• Conclusion provide the summary of the research