MISSIONARI DELLA FEDE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER- COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, INC.

In affettuoso ricordo di Michael Angelo Loteria Evio

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Name: Date:_____________
Grade/Strand: Teacher:Trixie SJ. Torres, LPT
Module: 4

Lesson 4 Research Questions

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the topic, learners should be able to:
1. discuss how research questions are formulated
2. critique the sample statement of the problem
3. make a concept map summarizing the learning on writing the statement of the problem

WHAT TO KNOW!

Research Questions / Statement of the Problem

There are two problems to be stated: (1) the major (general or main) problem, and (2) the minor (specific) problems or
sub-problems. The general problem consists of the general purpose of the study which is usually patterned from the
research title. The general problem is then broken down to specific problems or sub-problems in order to be researchable
units. Usually, the general problem starts with the phrase: “This study” while the sub-problems start with: “Specifically,
this study”.

The following are the guidelines in using the sub-problems of the study
1. It is arranged in a logical order from factual to analytical order following the flow in the research paradigm.
2. It should be specifically, correctly, and grammatically worded in the language of research.
3. It should not duplicate or overlap the other sub-problems (mutually exclusive dimensions).
4. It is not answerable by yes or no.
5. Each specific problem has a corresponding statistical tool.

Example:
This study attempted to evaluate the status and extent of implementation of the Computer Education
Program in the Division of Rizal SY 2015-2016 as perceived by teacher and student respondents.
Specifically this sought answers to the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

Teacher-respondents
1.1
1.1.1 sex
1.1.2 field of specialization
1.1.3 length of service; and
1.1.4 computer attended? education seminar/training

Student-respondents
sex
monthly family income
accessibility to computer; and
performance in English and Mathematics?
2. What is the extent of the Computer Education Program implementation as perceived by the
teacher-respondents with respect to:
objectives and content of instruction;
teaching competencies;
learning competencies;
3. What is the extent of the Computer Education Program implementation as perceived by the
student-respondents with respect to:
a. objectives and content of instruction;
b. teaching competencies;
c. learning competencies
 IS YOUR BRAIN FULL? LET’S CHECK!

Based on the concept you have read above, answer the following questions briefly using your
own words.

What are the two problems to be stated in the Statement of the Problem? Discuss each.
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What are the guidelines in writing the subproblems?

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YOUR BRAIN NEEDS EXERCISES. DO THIS!

Check the column that speaks of the quality of the given quantitative research questions.
Accomplish the last column too.

This study aims to determine the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
in teaching Mathematics to Grade 7 learners in Rizal High School
Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:
1. Has the integration of ICT helped in teaching Mathematics to Grade 4 students?
2. How old are the respondents?
3. How many are older?
4. Do they belong to the rich family?
5. How many are male and female among the respondents?
6. How good are the Grade 7 students in Mathematics before integrating the ICT?
7. Do the students perform better when the ICT was integrated in teaching Mathematics?
Guidelines Good Bad Reason/Comment
1. logical order
2. language of research.
3. not duplicating or
overlapping to the
other sub-problems
4. not answerable by
yes or no.
5. corresponding
statistical tool.
 CAN YOU REMEMBER IT ALL? LET’S LOOK BACK.

On the space provided below, make a graphic presentation summarizing what you have
learned from the formulation of research questions.

PARENTS’ SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: _______________________
 Lesson 5 Scope and Delimitation of Research
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the topic, learners should be able to:
1. discuss the scope and delimitation of research
2. classify statements whether to include or exclude from scope and delimitation
3. make a concept map summarizing the learning on scope and delimitation

WHAT TO KNOW!

Scope and Delimitation of Study

The scope describes the coverage of the study. It specifies what is covered in terms of concept,
number of subjects or the population included in the study, as well as the timeline when the study was
conducted.
Delimit by citing factors or variables that are not to be included and the boundary in terms of
time frame, number of subjects, participants or respondents who are excluded. Specify that which you
will not deal within the study.
This section discusses the parameters of the research in paragraph. It answers the basic
questions:
1. What – the topic of investigation and the variables included
2. Where – the venue or the setting of the research
3. When – the time frame by which the study was conducted
4. Why – the general objectives of the research
5. Who – the subject of the study, the population and sampling
6. How – the methodology of the research which may include the research design,
methodology and the research instrument

It may also discuss why certain variables were not included in the research.
Example:
The main purpose of the study is to provide information regarding metro- sexuality and how being a
metrosexual affects the lifestyle of the student. The study considers the student’s personal information such as
their name (optional), gender, age, and section.
The researchers limited the study to 80 males and female secondary education students enrolled in the second
semester of school year 2015-2016 of Technological Institute of the Philippines. Each of the respondents was
given a questionnaire to answer. The students selected came from four different sections to prevent bias and
get objective perceptions.

Source: Faltado, R.E., Bombita, M.B., & Boholano H. B. (2017). Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research for SHS) (pp 21-22). Cubao, Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc.
 IS YOUR BRAIN FULL? LET’S CHECK!

Based on the concept you have read above, answer the following questions briefly using your own
words.
What does the “scope” mean in the Scope and Delimitation of Study? What does it specify?
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What does the “delimit” mean in the Scope and Delimitation of Study? What does it specify?
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How does the researcher discuss the parameters in the scope and delimitation?
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What are the basic questions to answer in writing the Scope and Delimitation?
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What other information you may include in the Scope and Delimitation?
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YOUR BRAIN NEEDS EXERCISES. DO THIS!

Decide whether the following ideas are to be included in the Scope and Delimitation of the
Study. On the space before the number, write INSERT if you consider it included, and write OMIT if
it must be excluded.
1. A brief statement about previously conducted study
related to the present study
2. The definition of the topic
3. The findings of the study
4. The formulated hypothesis of the researcher
5. The main purpose of conducting the study
6. The method of selecting the participants
7. The participants of the study
8. The place where the study is conducted
9. The topic and the variables included in the study
10. Time frame by which the study was conducted
 CAN YOU REMEMBER IT ALL? LET’S LOOK BACK.

Summarize your learning on writing Scope and Delimitation by accomplishing the following
graphic organizer.

Title: _____________________________________________________________________

Main Idea: ________________________________________________________________

Four Important Details:

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3.

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One sentence summary:

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PARENTS’ SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: _______________________
 Lesson 6 Benefits and Beneficiaries of Research
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the topic, learners should be able to:
1. discuss the significance of the study
2. classify statements whether to include or exclude from significance of the study
3. make a graphic presentation summarizing the learning on significance of the study

WHAT TO KNOW!

Significance of the Study

In this part of the research, the researcher defines who will benefit out of the findings of the
study. He/ She describes how the problem will be solved and specifically pinpoints who will benefit
from such findings or results. Usually the beneficiaries of the study are those experts concerned about
the problem, the administrators or policy-makers who make the decisions or implement programs, the
subject themselves, future researchers and those who are directly or indirectly affected by the problem.
One may also look into any contribution of the study to the field of specialization or discipline, any
advancement or new knowledge that the study contributes to the science or the state-of-the-art. In this
portion of the study one may also state the specific sectors who will benefit from the study. This part
also justifies the rationale of the undertaking.

Tips in Writing the Significance of the Study

1. Refer to the statement of the problem.
Your problem statement can guide you in identifying the specific contribution of your study.
You can do this by observing a one-to-one correspondence between the statement of the problem
and the significance of the study.

2. Write from general to specific.

Write the significance of the study by looking into the general contribution of your study, such as its
importance to society as a whole, then to individuals which may include yourself a researcher.
Example:
The study must be conducted to find out the major causes of teenage pregnancy and the extend of the
effect of teenage pregnancy on the development of students and out-of-school youth in Maramag,
Bukidnon. The result of this study is beneficial to student and out-of-school youth, to the parents, teachers,
to the community, school administrators, researchers, and other interested individuals because this can give
empirical data as bases for suggestions on minimizing teenage pregnancy in the community.
The study will benefit students who are still a school because it will give them information about the
causes of teenage pregnancy and its possible effects on their studies. This paper will guide them to focus
first their attention on their studies.
The study will also benfit the out-of-school youth in the sense that they are make aware of the causes of
teenage pregnancy and are helped to avoid the same to increase their chances to participate in the
Alternative Learning System (ALS) or increase their chances to go back to the formal school.
This study will also benefit the parents to enable them realize their role in educating their teenagers,
protecting and diverting them from indulging premarital sex. This study, too, will make the parents aware
 that education about the use of contraceptives will start also at home.
This study will also benefit the teachers on the steps to take for they could be informed how important
education is to the development if children to manhood/womanhood. This enables them to guide and
identify the major causes of teenage pregnancy especially in Maramag, Bukidnon.
This study will also benefit school administrators; it will provide them information on the importance of
knowing the major factors behind early pregnancy and possible effects on educational development of
teenagers. It is one way that administrators will intensify sex education in their school; improve the
knowledge of their teachers through seminars so that they can deal well with students to avoid pregnancy at
an early age.

The researcher hopes that the result of this study would also be a great help to future
researchers\s and to all people who are interested to know more about teenage
pregnancy-their causes and the possible effects on their educational development.

Source: Faltado, R.E., Bombita, M.B., & Boholano H. B. (2017). Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research for SHS) (pp 23-24). Cubao, Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc.

IS YOUR BRAIN FULL? LET’S CHECK!

Based on the concept you have read above, answer the following questions briefly using your
own words.

In significance of the study, what does the researcher focus on?

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Who are the beneficiaries to be included in the significance of the study?

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Aside from the people involve, what are the other possible beneficiaries to be included?
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YOUR BRAIN NEEDS EXERCISES. DO THIS!

Decide whether the following ideas are to be included in the significance of the study or not. On
the space before the number, write IN if you consider it included, and write OUT if it is excluded.

1. any contribution of the study to the field of specialization or

discipline
 2. experts concerned about the problem

3. future researchers
4. parents who supports the researchers
5. people who are directly or indirectly affected by the
problem.
6. the administrators or policy-makers who make the
decisions or implement programs
7. the research advisers
8. the specific sectors who will benefit from the study
9. the statistician who expertly treats the data gathered
10. the subject of the study

CAN YOU REMEMBER IT ALL? LET’S LOOK BACK.

Summarize your learning on this lesson by developing a concept map on writing the significance of
the study below.
Title:
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PARENTS’ SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: _______________________