Chapter 1 Flashcards
The first chapter of the research
study is entitled
The Problem or The Problem and its Research Background
Its purpose is to introduce the
research problem, clarify important
variables, discuss its delimitations,
and specify its significance to the
field of the study.
The Problem or the Problem or its Background
What are the parts of chapter 1?
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Objectives of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Scope and Delimitation
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
it involves discussion why there is need to study the problem, clarifying the important terminologies for the reader to easily understand what the research is about, and establishing the degree of seriousness of the problem which has prompted the research to look for solutions
The Introduction
What are the parts of Introduction?
- Rationale of the Problem
- Setting of the Problem
- Basic Literature foundations of the Study
- How serious is the chosen research problem?
- What is the general objective of the study?
- What is the overall purpose of the problem?
is answered by sharing with the readers the reasons why the researchers has decided to look for the solution for the problem
Rationale of the Problem
it is a part of the delimitation of the problem, as it defines the geographic boundaries of the study and implies certain demographic characteristics, it also focuses on the peculiarity or uniqueness of the setting
Setting of the Problem
This part clarifies and define the terms of variables used in the study. The terms and variables must be clear to the researchers so that he/ she can make his/her readers understand them as well
Basic Literature Foundations of the Study
In this aspect, the researcher must see the intensity and magnitude of the problem
Chosen Research Problem
This is derived from the general statement of the problem and should be the basis of the enumerated statements of specific problems
General Objective of the Study
It must be stressed that the researchers should be totally aware of the purpose of the study
Overall Purpose of the Problem
It must be short and concise. and must be composed of about two-three pages
The Introduction
Statement of the long-term objective expected to be achieved by the study
Objectives of the Study
This helps the researcher clarify various essential elements of the research such as the major variables, the general and specific objectives, and the appropriate methodology
Statement of the Problem
What are the important elements in the General Problem?
Main Task
Main or Major Variables
Participants
Specific Setting
Coverage Date
Intended Outputs
What are the criteria that the specific problem must meet?
- Question Form
- Define the Population and the Sample of the study
- identify the variables
- must be empirically tested
What are the types of general question formulated in the research?
- Non- Researchable Questions
- Researchable Questions
Are questions of the value questions that are answerable by the “ yes” or “ no”
Non- researchable questions
Are questions of values, opinions or policy raised to gather data, that formulates clear and significant questions that prepares the researcher for subsequent decision-making over research design, data collection, and data analysis. it is also the basic form research question that use of the question words such as who, what, where,when why and how
Researchable Questions
What are the types of research questions?
- Factor- Isolating Questions ( What is this? )
- Factor-Relating Questions ( What is happening here? )
- Situation- Relating Questions ( What will happen if ?)
- Situation- Producing Questions ( How can I make it happen ? )
Answers the basic questions
Scope and Delimitation
What are the parts of Scope and Delimitation?
What,Where,When,Who,Why,How
The researchers define who sill benefit out of the findings of the study and how they will benefit from it.
Significance of the Study
Only terms, words, or phrases which have special or unique meanings or roles in the study are defined. Terms should be arranged alphabetically and must also be defined operationally and conceptually
Definition of Terms
Describes what construct or word actually means; dictionary meaning
Conceptual definition
describes how particular construct or word was used in the study
Operational Definition
a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially
one based on general principles independent
of the thing to be explained.
Theory
a skeleton, a basic structure or
frame of reference designed to support something
Framework
is the structure that can
hold or support a theory of a research study. The
theoretical framework introduces and describes the
theory that explains why the research problem under
study exists.
Theoretical Framework
How to write the theoretical framework?
- Identify the Key Concepts
- Evaluate and explain relevant theories
- Show how your research fits in
- A tentative explanation of the phenomenon or problem and
serves as the basis for the formulation of research hypotheses. - It includes the investigator’s own position on the problem
based on the various theories that are related to the topic. - It is the researcher’s new model which has its roots on the
previous models which the researcher has studied.
Conceptual Framework
What are the pointers in writing a conceptual framework?
- Familiarize yourself with the objective of the conceptual
framework. - Base the contents of the conceptual framework on your own understanding of the elements and of the relationships of the research features.
- See to it that all aspects of the conceptual framework are
related to the objective of the research.
