Writing The Design and Methodology for Capstone Projects

2. Develop a clear and well-
structured research design and
methodology section for
capstone project proposals.

5. A well-planned research design
helps ensure that your methods match
your research aims, that you collect
high-quality data, and that you use the
right kind of analysis to answer your
questions, utilizing credible sources.
This allows you to draw valid,
trustworthy conclusions.

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11. • Concentrates on the end result of the study.
• The central question in this regard is what
type of research is to be executed and what
type of research findings are expected
• Concentrates on the entire research
procedure and instruments to be employed
to carry out the study
• The focus is around data collection
• Geared towards addressing the ‘Research
Question’
• Focuses on the gathering of data and draws a
sample for the study
• Plans the type of evidence relevant to the
study • Concentrates on the unit of analysis

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13. Scenario:
You are a researcher conducting a study to investigate
the impact of mobile application usage on academic
performance among college students. You have been
tasked with designing the research methodology for this
study.

14. Scenario:
You are a senior BSIT student working on your capstone
project, which involves developing a new system to improve the
efficiency of a college's course registration process. As part of
your project, you need to design the research methodology to
evaluate the effectiveness of the new system.

15. Scenario:
You are a senior BSIT student working on your capstone project, which involves
developing a new system to improve the efficiency of a college's course registration
process. As part of your project, you need to design the research methodology to
evaluate the effectiveness of the new system.
Instructions:
Based on the scenario provided, outline the research design and
methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of the new course
registration system.
Consider the following aspects:

16. Scenario:
You are a senior BSIT student working on your capstone project, which involves
developing a new system to improve the efficiency of a college's course registration
process. As part of your project, you need to design the research methodology to
evaluate the effectiveness of the new system.
1. Research Objectives/Questions:
2. Research Approach: Choose an appropriate research approach (e.g.,
experimental, case study, survey) and justify your choice.
3. Data Collection Methods: Identify and describe the data collection methods you
will use to gather relevant data for your study. Consider methods such as surveys,
interviews, system logs, or observation.

17. Scenario:
You are a senior BSIT student working on your capstone project, which involves
developing a new system to improve the efficiency of a college's course registration
process. As part of your project, you need to design the research methodology to
evaluate the effectiveness of the new system.
4. Sampling Strategy: Determine the sampling strategy you will use to select
participants or system users for your study. Explain how you will ensure the
sample is representative of the target population.
5. Data Analysis Techniques: Outline the data analysis techniques you will employ to
analyze the collected data and evaluate the effectiveness of the new course
registration system.