CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
This chapter present the research method in the study, subject of the study, description of
research instrument, data gathering procedure, and statistical treatment applied utilized to enable
the reader to see how the study was conducted and how the conclusions are derived.
3.1 Research Design
The research will be exploiting the experimental method of research. As extensively
accepted, the experimental method of research describes how participants are allocated to
experimental group. A common method is completely randomized design, where participants are
assigned to group at random. Experimental research allows you to make inferences about the
relationship between independent variables and dependent variables. Experimental research also
reduces variability, to make it easier for you to fond differences in treatment outcomes.
Since this study is focuses on the rate of people that will choose between the original
sinigang sa sampalok and sinigang sa kamias, the experimental method is the most appropriate
method to use.
3.2 Population and Sample
The population consisted of thirty (30) respondents from Philippine Womens
University Sta. Cruz, Branch, both boys and girls. Random sampling was done to obtain
accurate data that is needed on the study.
3.3 Research Instrument
The questionnaire was the primary tool used in this study for it is a quick and efficient way
to obtain information from a number of respondents.
The questionnaire was composed of checklist, structure and closed- ended type of questions
to make answering easy for the respondents.
A covering letter was also included to inform the respondents about the study and into
indicate as well the confidentiality of the information that gave.
QUESTIONNAIRE
I. Introduction
Good day!
We are grade 12 students of Philippine Womens University taking up Food and
Beverage Services and is currently conducting a research entitled, Rate of people that will
choose between the original Sinigang sa Sampalok and Sinigang sa Kamias
In connection to this, I wish to include you in our study by formally requesting
you to answer the following questions attached here. Your honest answer will lead to
the credibility of the study. Rest assured that your identity will remain confidential.
Thank you and God bless!
The Researchers,
II. Demographic Data
Name:___________________ Gender:______________
Age:____________________
III. Questions
Direction: Read and understand each statement. Put a check mark (/) in each corresponding
number that best describe the product.
Rating
Scale Verbal Description
5 Strongly Agree
4 Agree
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree
2 Disagree
1 Strongly Disagree
A. Sinigang sa Sampalok
1. Taste 5 4 3 2 1
1.1 It has an after taste
1.2 It has a different variety than others
1.3 The taste is good
1.4 The sourness is balanced
1.5 The products taste is more convenient
2. Odor 5 4 3 2 1
2.1 It gives pleasant smell
2.2 It is long lasting than the other Sinigang
2.3 It has a delicious smell
2.4 It has a natural smell of its tamarind
2.5 It has a sour smell
3. Texture 5 4 3 2 1
3.1 Easy to swallow
3.2 Soft and palpitating to the mouth when taste
3.3 The soup of Sinigang is good to swallow
3.4 It gives the natural texture of sinigang
3.5 It has an extra feel when tasting
B. Sinigang sa Kamias
1. Taste 5 4 3 2 1
1.1 It has an after taste
1.2 It has a different variety than others
1.3 The taste is good
1.4 The sourness is balanced
1.5 The products taste is more convenient
2. Odor 5 4 3 2 1
2.1 It gives pleasant smell
2.2 It is long lasting than the other Sinigang
2.3 It has a delicious smell
2.4 It has a natural smell of Kamias
2.5 It has a sour smell
3. Texture 5 4 3 2 1
3.1 Easy to swallow
3.2 Soft and palpitating to the mouth when taste
3.3 The soup of Sinigang is good to swallow
3.4 It gives the natural texture of sinigang
3.5 It has an extra feel when tasting
3.4 Data gathering procedure
A letter requesting permission to conduct a study was submitted to the office of the
Senior High School principal of Philippine Womens University Sta. Cruz Branch.
A letter of request was given to the respondents to get their permission to answer the
questionnaire
After the gathering the data, it will be treated statistically, analysis and interpretation will
make conclusions to be drawn as well as the recommendations.
The researchers are the one who will conduct the survey, in Philippine Womens
University Sta. Cruz Branch. The researcher also is the one who will retrieve the questionnaire.
3.5 Statistical treatment applied
The following statistical tools will be used in the analysis of the data.
Formula:
Where:
S = Standard deviation
= sum of
X = each value in the data set,
X = mean of all values in the data set
N = number of values in the data set
