This document contains a request from a Mindanao State University student named Aladin Awa to several officials and stakeholders seeking permission and validation for a research study. The study aims to assess the economic status and solid waste management practices of local market vendors in Barangay Poblacion Public Market, Columbio Sultan Kudarat. Aladin is asking the barangay captain for permission to survey 116 residents, the campus registrar to validate his questionnaire, the BSED chairperson and dean to also validate the questionnaire, and provides them the questionnaire and rating tool for evaluation.

1. Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
General Santos City
December 19, 2012
Dear Respondents,
Greetings!
I am conducting a research entitled ASSESSMENT ON ECONOMIC
STATUS AND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE
LOCAL MARKET VENDORS OF BARANGAY POBLACION PUBLIC MARKET,
COLUMBIO SULTAN KUDARATas course requirementsin the degree Bachelor
of Secondary Education.
In connection with this, I would like to ask your help to provide the
necessary data for my study, please feel free to answer the questionnaires.
I would like to appreciate your assistance and support in this particular
research endeavor.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
ALADIN M. AWA
Researcher
Noted by:
MARIA THERESA P. PELONES, D.M.
Adviser

2. Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
General Santos City
College of Education
December 19, 2012
MR. SATURNINO V. IGLESIAS
Barangay Captain
Brgy. Poblacion, Columbio
Sultan Kudarat
Dear Sir/Ma’am:
Greetings of Peace and Prosperity!
The undersigned is a 3rd
year BSED Biology student of Mindanao State
University-General Santos City who is presently proposing a study entitled
ASSESSMENT ON ECONOMIC STATUS AND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES OF THE LOCAL MARKET VENDORS OF BARANGAY POBLACION
PUBLIC MARKET, COLUMBIO SULTAN KUDARAT.
In connection with this, I would like to request from your good office to allow me
to conduct my study to 116 residents of your Barangay. Rest assured that the data
gathered will be strictly for research purposes only and will be kept with outmost
confidentiality.
I am looking forward for your favorable action on this regard.
Very truly yours,
ALADIN M. AWA
Researcher
Noted By:
DR. MARIA THERESA P. PELONES
Adviser
Approved By:
HON. SATURNINO V. IGLESIAS
Barangay Captain

3. Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
College of Education
December 19, 2012
PROF. JULIETA A. ARSENAL
Campus Registrar
Office of the Registrar
Mindanao State University
Fatima, General Santos City
Dear Prof Arsenal:
Greetings!
The undersigned is a 3rd
year BSED Biology student of Mindanao State University
undertaking a research entitled ASSESSMENT ON ECONOMIC STATUS AND THE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE LOCAL MARKET VENDORS
OF BARANGAY POBLACION PUBLIC MARKET, COLUMBIO SULTAN KUDARAT.
With your expertise, I am humbly asking your permission to validate the attached self-
made questionnaire, for the study using the attached rating tool.
I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response.
Thank you and more power.
Respectfully Yours,
ALADIN M. AWA
Researcher
Noted by:
DR. MARIA THERESA P. PELONES
Adviser

4. Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
College of Education
December 19, 2012
DR. JOHAIRA L. NICART
BSED Chairperson
College of Education
Mindanao State University
Fatima, General Santos City
Dear Dr. Nicart,
Greetings!
The undersigned is a 3rd
year BSED Biology student of Mindanao State
University undertaking a research entitled ASSESSMENT ON ECONOMIC
STATUS AND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE
LOCAL MARKET VENDORS OF BARANGAY POBLACION PUBLIC MARKET,
COLUMBIO SULTAN KUDARAT.
With your expertise, I am humbly asking your permission to validate the attached
self-made questionnaire, for the study using the attached rating tool.
I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response.
Thank you and more power.
Respectfully Yours,
ALADIN M. AWA
Researcher
Noted by:
DR. MARIA THERESA P. PELONES
Adviser

5. Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
College of Education
December 19, 2012
PROF. THELMA B. PAGUNSAN
College Dean
College of Education
Mindanao State University
Fatima, General Santos City
Dear Prof. Pagunsan,
Greetings!
The undersigned is a 3rd
year BSED Biology student of Mindanao State
University undertaking a research entitled ASSESSMENT ON ECONOMIC
STATUS AND THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE
LOCAL MARKET VENDORS OF BARANGAY POBLACION PUBLIC MARKET,
COLUMBIO SULTAN KUDARAT.
With your expertise, I am humbly asking your permission to validate the attached
self-made questionnaire, for the study using the attached rating tool.
I am looking forward that my request would merit your positive response.
Thank you and more power.
Respectfully Yours,
ALADIN M. AWA
Researcher
Noted by:
DR. MARIA THERESA P. PELONES
Adviser

6. ASSESSMENT ON ECONOMIC STATUS AND THE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE LOCAL MARKET VENDORS OF
BARANGAY POBLACION PUBLIC MARKET, COLUMBIO SULTAN
KUDARAT
Direction: this tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used
in the data gathering for the investigation stated above, to establish its validity.
You are requested to give your honest assessment using the criteria stated
below; please check (√) only one from the selection.
Scale Interpretation Description
5 Very high valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased
data for the investigation, allowing 0-5% error
4 High valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased
data for the investigation, allowing 8-10% error
3 Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased
data for the investigation, allowing 11-15% error
2 Less valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased
data for the investigation, allowing 16-20% error
1 Not valid at all The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased
data for the investigation, allowing 21-25% error
Validators’ Questionnaire Assessment
Indicators Rating
The indicators in the questionnaire
consistently and accurately measure each
variables of the investigation.
The questionnaire fits with the variables
under investigation, thus measuring what it
tends to measure
The questionnaire has the capability to
measure items of variables within a given
time frame
The questionnaire has the ability to
distinguish the characteristics or the
properties of differing attributes of the
subjects under study
The questionnaire has the ability to gather
factual data, eliminating biases and
subjectivity
Quick and complete data can be generated
by the questionnaire within the time frame

7. allowed to obtain the data
The questionnaire has no influence on the
variables being measured
The questionnaire is framed in a clear,
simple, in order to avoid risk of error
The questionnaire is capable of generating
data that will be of value and practical use
to the sectors concerned in the
investigation.
Comments and Suggestions:
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Signature over printed name of the validator