Electronic Statistical Tool (E-STAT): An Instrument for Research Data Analysis

Abstract

The inclusion of research subjects in Senior High School fosters students' ability to think critically and solve problems. Students conducting research must decide on an issue or subject, obtain pertinent material, analyze it, and come to intellectual conclusions. By conducting research, students develop their critical thinking skills as well as their ability to objectively assess the facts and provide novel ideas. These abilities are crucial for future career success as well as academic achievement since it prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning. Students develop into active learners who are capable of solving challenging problems and advancing knowledge in various professions. According to Creswell, "research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue". It consists of three steps: pose a question, collect data to answer the question, and present an answer to the question. Therefore, statistical data analysis becomes crucial in any research endeavor since it should be accurate at all times using exact statistical tools to be able to come up to a valid and reliable results. Moreover, there are a lot of researchers in the field of research but not all researchers are statisticians or good in computation. In school context, there are a lot of research teachers in different schools but not all schools have a research statistician. This innovation with the advent of technology will address that existing problem in Senior High Schools. With the help of this innovation, students will be able to analyze and interpret data by simply encoding the data, and it will save their time without jeopardizing the accuracy of the results. In line with the integration of Information and Communication Technology as reiterated in DepEd Order No. 78, s. 2010 in teaching and learning in the implementation of the 2002 Basic Education Program (BEC) which focuses on the shift from teaching/learning about the technology to teaching learning with technology will be implemented, DepEd highlights digital rise program as key player in addressing the challenges in sustaining quality education while attaining the 21st century skills. As our former Education Secretary have said, “we have come a long way, and we have learned a lot from the pandemic, but the greatest take away from this year is that we have to be willing, flexible, and embrace technology.” This innovation supports the DepEd’s Program, MATATAG in accelerating the delivery of basic education services and provision facilities, and to give support for teachers to teach better.