Chapter III Research Methodology

1. CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY

2. Research Design
 biography, phenomenological
approach, policy analysis,
ethnography
Choose the one that will achieve the
objectives of the study & answer the
statements of the problem
Qualitative approach

3. NOTE: NOTall research problems
can be answered by qualitative designs

4. The Sample/Research Respondents
This describes the sample profile,
sample size and sampling procedure
In qualitative study, the sample & sampling
technique are determined by fitness of purpose
and not by the quantity of the respondents

5. Research Instruments
A description of the adoption, constructions, and
administration of instruments should be included.
Tests, questionnaires, interviews
guidelines and / schedules, focused
group discussions, participants/non-
participant observation technique

6. Research Instruments
Apparatuses, devices, and laboratory
equipment used should be described
In the case of complex or custom –
made equipment, a drawing or
photograph is recommended

7. Data Gathering Procedure
The procedure followed in conducting
the study should be explained in
complete detail
Techniques, devices, and procedures
followed should be described

8. Identify your sources of data.
If questionnaire will be used, explain
what kind and how it will be constructed
if it is original, how it is pre-tested,
distribution, retrieval, collation, etc.

9. Thus, your procedures may include:
Construction of the questionnaire,
validation, distribution, retrieval, collation,
presentation of data and interpretation

10. Data Gathering Procedure
Any errors or weaknesses in the
procedures that have been discovered
during the conduct of the research
should be pointed out, and any
consequent limitations upon the
research results should be fully noted.