SCOPE, LIMITATIONS, and DELIMITATIONS

Division of Palawan, 2020

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the Scope and Delimitation and Benefits and Beneficiaries of Research. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using. The module is divided into Two (2) lessons, namely: Lesson 1- Scope and Delimitation of research Lesson 2- Benefits and Beneficiaries of research After going through this module, you are expected to: a. define scope and delimitation of research; b. appreciate the scope, limitation and delimitation; and, c. write the benefits and beneficiaries of research.

International Journal of Religion, 2024

It is common to use Bloom's taxonomy to write research objectives; however, it is often forgotten that this Bloomian classification corresponds to the teaching-learning process. Likewise, is not usual to include the levels or scope of research since so many classifications have been proposed, suggesting that science can be fragmented and that qualitative studies have nothing to do with quantitative studies and vice versa. Regardless of the coincidences and discrepancies that may exist, researchers require a guideline that is based on the principles of science to be able to organize and structure their studies and that allows for growth and development, removing biases and partialities from analysis. It is necessary to remember that a taxonomy is valid if it adheres to the criteria that scientific knowledge itself indicates. This research is an exploratory and observational study whose purpose is to identify its objectives according to its levels with their respective study variables.

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Journal of Museum Education, 2015

Journal of Public Health, 2011

Systematic reviews use a transparent and systematic process to define a research question, search for studies, assess their quality and synthesize findings qualitatively or quantitatively. A crucial step in the systematic review process is to thoroughly define the scope of the research question. This requires an understanding of existing literature, including gaps and uncertainties, clarification of definitions related to the research question and an understanding of the way in which these are conceptualized within existing literature. This information is often acquired in an ad hoc fashion, however a useful and increasingly popular way to collect and organize important background information and develop a picture of the existing evidence base is to conduct a scoping review. Such reviews may be published as a research outcome in their own right and are appealing since they produce a broad map of the evidence that, if sufficiently transparent and widely available via publication, can be used by many and for applications beyond the authors originally intended purpose. Scoping reviews can inform a systematic review, particularly one with a very broad topic scope, such as those edited by the Cochrane Public Health Group. What is a scoping review? Scoping reviews have been described as a process of mapping the existing literature or evidence base. 1 Scoping reviews typically differ from systematic reviews in several ways, as outlined in Table 1. Scoping reviews can be used in a number of ways, for example identifying research gaps and summarizing findings of research. 1 They can also be used to inform systematic reviews, in particular to: † explore the extent of the literature in a particular domain without describing findings in detail, and † help identify appropriate parameters of a review (i.e. define the targeted population, intervention, comparison, outcomes, otherwise known as PICO). † to identify the potential scope of a systematic review and associated costs. 1,2

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The format below is suggested when writing a protocol. I. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY AND BACKGROUND 1 Purpose of the study. State the specific scientific objectives (aims) of the research. 2 Background. This paragraph should support the purpose of the study. [Note: References may be cited in the Background.] II. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESEARCH POPULATION 1 Number of subjects. State the total number of subjects expected to participate. In the case of multicenter protocols (performance sites in addition to those for which the RSRB has jurisdiction), also include the overall total. 2 Gender of Subjects. Describe the intended gender distribution of the subjects. If there are any gender based enrollment restrictions, explain the nature of the restriction(s) and provide justification. Equitable inclusion of both men and women in research is important to ensure that both receive an equal share of the benefits of research and that neither bears a disproportionate burden. Therefore, subjects of both genders should be included in the study unless there are appropriate medical and/or scientific reasons. [Note: Women of childbearing potential may not be routinely excluded from participating in research.] 3 Age of Subjects. State the age range of the subjects. Provide the rationale for selecting this age range. Participation of adult subjects in research should not be age-restricted unless there is scientific and/or medical justification. [Note: The age of majority in New York is 18. Special considerations apply to research with children.] 4 Racial and Ethnic Origin. Describe the intended racial and ethnic distribution of the subjects. If there are any enrollment restrictions based upon race or ethnic origin, explain the nature of the restrictions and provide justification. [Note: Within the limitations imposed by the population of the study site(s), research should include sufficient enrollment of persons of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the benefits and burdens of research participation are distributed in an equitable manner.] 5 Inclusion Criteria. List the inclusion criteria. These should be based on scientific rationale and should define who will be eligible for the study. 6 Exclusion Criteria. List the exclusion criteria. These should be scientifically valid and help further define the subject population. 7 Vulnerable Subjects. If vulnerable subjects (e.g., those with limited autonomy or those in subordinate positions) are included, justification must be provided. Children, pregnant women, the elderly, students, employees, fetuses, prisoners and persons with decisional incapacity are generally considered vulnerable subjects in need of greater protection.

Research in common parlance refers to a search for knowledge. Once can also define research as a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic.