This document outlines the assumptions, scope, and limitations of a research study. It defines assumptions as important facts presumed true but not verified, such as respondents answering interview questions accurately. The scope establishes the boundaries of the study by defining when and where it was conducted and who the subjects were. Limitations are aspects of the investigation beyond the researcher's control that could adversely affect results, such as the attitudes of respondents changing over time.

1. ASSUMPTIONS; SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS Mr. Jerome Angelitud Porto, MAT-PE MAPE 15 RESEARCH IN MAPEH Institute of Physical Education and Athletics

2. ASSUMPTION: Is any important fact presumed to be true but not actually verified (Gay, 1976). It does not need testing, unlike the hypothesis. Some researchers spell out their assumptions but others do not. Examples of assumptions: That the interviewee answered the interview questions accurately. That the respondents rated some situation truthfully. That the attitudes of a group of respondents are stable. That the subjects of the study all belong to the low socio-economic status group.

3. SCOPE Scope of investigation defines where and when the study was conducted and who the subjects were. The scope sets the delimitations and establishes the boundaries of the study.

4. LIMITATIONS Limitation is a phrase or aspect of the investigation which may affect the result of the study adversely but over which you have no control. It must be stated honestly.