Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter discusses the research design and methodology of the study.
It shows how the procedural operations of the research problem of this study were to be
answered.
Research Design
To meet the aims and objectives of the study it is important that the researcher selects the
most appropriate design for achieving the aims of the study (Parahoo 2006). This study will
utilize the descriptive-correlational research design. Through this research design, where in the
researchers looked into the relationship between two variables, specifically it will explain and
relate the effects of dissociative disorders on the academic performance of senior high school
students.
Sources of Data
The study has two sources of data, namely; primary and secondary sources. The primary
sources of data are the original source that documents an event in time, a person or an idea
([Link],20).The researchers will use a closed/structured questionnaires as
their primary source of data.
The secondary sources of data build upon primary resources by analyzing, interpreting,
synthesizing or discussing them ([Link],20). The researchers will collect the
information from a diverse source of documents as their secondary source of data.
Population of the Study
The researchers will employ simple random sampling method wherein the senior high
school population will be divided into subgroups according to grade level and section. Random
sampling technique refers to a variety of selection techniques in which sample members are
selected by chance, but with a known probability of selection (Lavarkus, 2008). The respondents
were then randomly selected proportionally from the different subgroups. The target respondents
of the study will be composed of 150 participants from the senior high school students. The
sample size of the study will be determined using the statistical formula.
Instrumentation and Validation
The research will use a questionnaire for the purpose of collecting the needed primary
data. The instrument is divided into three (3) parts. Part 1 deals on their personal information like
grade level and section. Part II covers the symptoms of dissociative disorder and levels of
outbreak. Part III focuses on the level of performance of the senior high school students based
on their academic performance and GPA.
Since the questionnaires are non-standardized, it will be subjected to the face and content
validity. It will be presented to the panel of experts; one in behavioral teacher, in research, and in
statistics for their comments and suggestions.
Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers will personally administer the survey instrument to the respondents.
First, questionnaires will be distributed to senior high school students of Holy Rosary College.
After giving the survey form, the researchers will explain the procedures of answering the
questionnaire. The questionnaires will be collected right after they answer them. Then the
researchers will ask the senior high school advisers to provide the students’ GPA and guarantees
them of confidentiality. Along with this will be the consent to allow the researchers to have the
specific data (GPA) in order to make this study successful. The gathered data will be tailed,
tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted.
Statistical Treatment of Data
The statistical tools used for the quantitative analysis in this study were the following:
1. Weighted mean will be used to determine the number of senior high school students who have
dissociative order, and it will also determine
2. Pearson-Product Moment Correlation will be used to determine if there is significant effects of
dissociative disorder to the academic performance of senior high school students.
3. Pearson-Product Moment Correlation will be used to determine if there is significant
relationship between the effects of dissociative disorder and its effect to the academic
performance of senior high school students.