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GAS — Applied & Specialized Subjects

Senior High GAS reviewer: Practical Research, Empowerment Technologies, and English for Academic Purposes.

Reviewer for the applied and specialized subjects common to the General Academic Strand (GAS).

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Practical Research

Research follows the scientific process. Know the difference between qualitative (words, meaning) and quantitative (numbers, measurement) research.

PartContains
Chapter 1Problem & background
Chapter 2Review of related literature
Chapter 3Methodology
Chapter 4Results
Chapter 5Conclusion & recommendations
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Empowerment Technologies

Covers ICT, online safety, and productivity tools. Practice netiquette and guard against phishing, malware, and identity theft.

💡 Exam Hack

Never share passwords or OTPs. Verify links before clicking — phishing imitates real sites.

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English for Academic & Professional Purposes

Write academic texts: concept papers, position papers, reports, and résumés. Cite sources properly to avoid plagiarism.

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Quantitative vs Qualitative

QuantitativeQualitative
DataNumbersWords
GoalMeasureUnderstand
ToolsSurveys, statsInterviews, themes
📌 Quick Recap — Master These

Before your exam, make sure you can confidently explain and apply each of the following:

  • Practical Research
  • Empowerment Technologies
  • English for Academic & Professional Purposes
  • Quantitative vs Qualitative

Re-read any section above where you hesitate.