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an objective and logical attempt to understand the principles and forces operating the natural universe, aiming to create or add to existing knowledge.

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RESEARCH PROJ

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a final project or culminating experience typically completed at the end of a course, program, or academic level.

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CAPSTONE

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It allows students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies they have gained during their studies.

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CAPSTONE

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term comes from architecture, where a “capstone” is the final stone placed on a structure, symbolizing completion.

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CAPSTONE

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What is the difference between a capstone research project and a thesis?

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Research projects :: narrow and specific topics ; Theses :: generalized and broader topics.

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the cornerstone of knowledge development, helping researchers address questions or solve problems systematically.

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

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a systematic process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to answer questions or solve problems.

It is guided by principles and methods designed to produce reliable and objective knowledge.

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

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often used to expand understanding, develop theories, and find practical solutions in various fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering.

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

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Key Characteristics of Scientific Research: (5)

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1 SYSTEMATIC PROCESS
2 EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE
3 REPLICABILITY
4 OBJECTIVITY
5 CRITICAL THINKING

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Types of Scientific Research: (4)

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1 BASIC RESEARCH
2 APPLIED RESEARCH
3 QUANTI
4 QUALI

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follows structured steps like identifying a problem, forming a hypothesis, collecting data, and analyzing results.

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SYSTEMATIC PROCESS

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Relies on observable and measurable data obtained through experiments, observations, or studies

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EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE

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Results should be reproducible by other researchers under the same conditions.

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REPLICABILITY

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Findings are based on facts, not personal biases or opinions.

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OBJECTIVITY

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Involves questioning assumptions, analyzing evidence, and drawing logical conclusions.

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CRITICAL THINKING

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Focuses on expanding knowledge without immediate practical applications. For example, studying how plants produce oxygen

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BASIC RESEARCH

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Aims to solve practical problems, such as developing a vaccine for a disease.

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APPLIED RESEARCH

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Involves numerical data and statistical analysis. (e.g., conducting a survey to find the average screen time of students).

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QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

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Explores non-numerical data like patterns, meanings, or themes. (e.g., interviewing teachers about classroom challenges).

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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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Key Goals of Scientific Research: (3)

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1 Generate new knowledge.

2 Validate or refine existing knowledge.

3 Offer solutions to real-world problems.

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tests specific questions through controlled experiments to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

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EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE

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refers to a research approach where students design and conduct experiments to test a hypothesis or answer specific scientific questions. This method emphasizes hands-on investigation, systematic observation, and data collection under controlled conditions.

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EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE IN CAPST RESEARCH

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Components of Experimental Design: (4)

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1 INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
2 DEPENDENT VARIABLE
3 CONTROL GROUP
4 EXPERIMENTAL GROUP

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The factor manipulated

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INDEPENDENT VAR

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The observed outcome

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DEPENDENT VAR

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The baseline group for comparison

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CONTROL GROUP

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group exposed to the independent variable

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EXPERIMENTAL GROUP

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Steps in Experimental Science: (5)

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1. Formulate a research question 2. Create a hypothesis 3. Design and conduct the experiment. 4. Analyze results using statistical tools. 5. Draw and report conclusions.

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* Testing the effectiveness of organic fertilizers on crop yield. * Examining how temperature changes affect the performance of solar panels. * Investigating water purification methods for improving drinking water quality. * Assessing the impact of music on human concentration levels.

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Example Topics for Experimental Science Capstone: (5)

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a research approach where the focus is on exploring unknown phenomena or generating new insights without necessarily starting with a specific hypothesis.

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DISCOVERY-BASED INVESTIGATIONS

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This method is often exploratory in nature, allowing researchers to gather data, identify patterns, and make discoveries that may lead to new theories or applications.

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DISCOVERY-BASED INVESTIGATION

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Key Features of Discovery-Based Investigation: (5)

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1 OPEN ENDED EXPLORATION 2 DATA-DRIVEN 3 FLEXIBILITY 4 FOCUS ON UNKNOWNS 5 PATTERN RECOGNITION

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Researchers aim to uncover new information or insights rather than testing a predefined hypothesis.

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OPEN ENDED EXPLORATION

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Relies on collecting large amounts of empirical data, which may include observations, experiments, or measurements.

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DATA-DRIVEN

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The process is adaptable; researchers may refine their focus based on emerging patterns or unexpected results.

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FLEXIBILITY

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Often applied in fields where there is limited prior knowledge or where exploration might lead to groundbreaking findings.

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FOCUS ON UNKNOWNS

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o Researchers analyze the data to identify trends, correlations, or anomalies that could serve as the basis for further study or hypothesis generation.

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PATTERN RECOG