4 Writing Research chap 1-3 - Presentation Transcript
Chapters 1-3 Plus a sample
Writing the Title of the Investigation
There are some functions that the title serves as it is used in a study among which are the following:
It draws, in summary form, the content of the entire investigation.
It serves as a frame of reference for the whole research.
It enables the researcher to claim the title as his own.
It helps other researchers to refer to the work for possible survey of theory.
Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Background
Chapter 1
Introduction
Philosophy or rationale Legal basis/ bases Historical setting Preview of the whole study
Chapter 1
Background of the Study
Setting of the Study
Theoretical Framework or Conceptual Framework
Difference between the two When to apply them or not Theoretical or conceptual model
Chapter 1
Statement of the Problem
Major problem Subproblems
Assumption/s of the Study
Reasons for assuming Reliability and validity of responses on the instrument
Chapter 1
Hypothesis/es of the Study
Based on descriptive information Descriptive and inferential statistics Alternative hypotheses
Significance of the Study or Importance of the Study
Value or worth Clientele it serves
Chapter 1
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitation
Scope and delimitation differentiated Delimitation and limitation differentiated
Chapter 1
Definition of Terms
Standard definition Operational definition Explanation and/ or illustration Spelling out acronyms and abbreviations
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
and Studies
Chapter 2
Literature
Foreign Local
Studies
Foreign Local
Chapter 2
Relevance and Relationship of Studies Reviewed with Present Study
Justifying the study
Chapter 3
Methods and Procedures
(Research Design)
Chapter 3
Methods of Research to be Used
Descriptive Historical Experimental Documentary Aspect of study in the use of approaches
Chapter 3
Subject of the Study
Sampling Techniques to be Used
Random Purposive Stratified Cluster Incidental
Chapter 3
Instrument(s) to be Used
Questionnaire/ Checklist Interview schedule Opinionnaire Norms and standards Attitude scales Interviews (structured or unstructured Observations Documents Personality Tests
Chapter 3
Validation of the Instrument(s) (if not yet validated)
Pretest (dry run) By experts
Administration of the Instrument (after revision)
Exclusion of respondents used in the pretest Tallying, scoring and tabulating the data
Chapter 3
Statistical Treatment of Data
Descriptive: Measures of Central Tendency Mean Mode Median Weighted mean or average
Chapter 3
Statistical Treatment of Data
Descriptive: Measures of Variability Range Standard deviation Variance Absolute mean deviation Quartile deviation
Chapter 3
Statistical Treatment of Data
Descriptive: Coefficient of Correlation Parametric Pearson product moment Multiple correlation coefficient Partial correlation coefficient
Chapter 3
Statistical Treatment of Data
Descriptive: Coefficient of Correlation Non - Parametric Spearman rank – correlation coefficient, etc.
Chapter 3
Statistical Treatment of Data
Inferential: Parametric Z – test t – test F – test (ANOVA) Non - Parametric Chi-square Friedman 2 – way ANOVA, etc.
Sample Workshop Sheet
Title:
“ A Comparative Analysis of the Sources of Stress of the Management Team of Centro Escolar University”
Theoretical Framework:
Gray suggests a strong relationship between job-related stress and the employee’s efficiency in undertaking his tasks. The sources of stress may be: (1) personal, (2) interpersonal relationship with peers, subordinates and superiors, and (3) career-related.
Main Problem:
The main thrust of the present investigation is to determine the various sources of stress encountered by the management team of Centro Escolar University in the performance of their duties. This will also determine how these sources of stress vary from one level to another.
Specific Problems:
What are the characteristics of the top and middle level management team of CEU in terms of:
Specifically, it will answer the following questions: 1.1 Gender 1.2 Age 1.3 Highest educational attainment 1.4 Length of service? 2. How are the following sources of stress encountered by the top and middle level management team of CEU: 2.1 Personal 2.2 Interpersonal relationship 2.3 Career related?
3. How do the sources of stress encountered by the top and middle level management compare? 4. Taken singly and in combination, how do: 4.1 Gender 4.2 Age 4.3 Highest educational attainment 4.4 Length of service relate to the various sources of stress encountered by the management team of CEU? Specific Problems:
Significance of the Study:
The study will serve as a basis for the management team to improve the working conditions in the University in the hope of improving worker efficiency. When the various sources of stress shall have been identified, the management team can find ways and means to minimize their effects on the employees of the University.
Methods of Research:
The study will make use of the descriptive method of research on the ground that the study is mainly status-related. However, the study will go beyond mere counting and tabulation for it will go deeper by probing into the observed differences or relationships among the variables of the study.
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