Chapter III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Locale of the Study

This study will be conducted at Gamay National High School, a well-

established educational institution in Northern Samar. Founded on July 3, 1971, by

the late mayor Egildo T. Banawis, the school was initially named Barangay High

School before being renamed to its present designation.

Gamay National High School (GNHS) is a prominent secondary school

situated in Barangay Baybay within the municipality of Gamay. Centrally positioned

in the town, the school is committed to providing quality education, emphasizing the

holistic development of students through values such as freedom, critical thinking,

and community engagement. As a vital educational institution, GNHS prepares

students for higher education and career pathways by fostering knowledge, skills, and

values essential for future endeavors.

For this study, the focus will be on Grade 12 students enrolled in the

Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand. The school currently has 86

students in this strand, 35 of them whom will be considered in analyzing how

financial status influences their pursuit of college education. With its mission of

academic excellence and accessibility, Gamay National High School plays a crucial

role in shaping the educational aspirations of students in Northern Samar and

neighboring communities.
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Research Design

This study was used a descriptive research design. As a descriptive study, it

aims to provide a comprehensive and accurate description of a phenomena. This helps

researchers develop a better understanding of the characteristics of the population or

phenomenon.

The Variable of the Study

The study focused on several key variables. It examined the demographic

profile of the respondents, including their age, sex, and monthly family income.

Additionally, the study explored the level of influence of financial status on the

college degree preference of Grade 12 Humanities and social sciences (HUMSS). It

also assessed the level of readiness in terms of financial status of these students to

undertake college education.

Population and Sampling

To gather the targeted and relevant data, the researchers was used purposive

sampling. This method involves deliberately selecting participants who meet specific

criteria crucial to the objectives of the study. The researchers will choose those

students who will pursue college degree. This purposive approach ensures that the

sample is well-suited to provide comprehensive and varied insights into the influence

of financial status on the college degree preference of Grade 12 Humanities and social
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sciences (HUMSS) students at Gamay National High School addressing the research

questions with precision and relevance.

The Respondents

The respondents of this study will focus on Grade 12 Humanities and Social

Science (HUMSS) students who will pursue in college. The researcher selects 8

students from section Gazania, 14 students from section Geranium and 13 students

from section Freesia for the total of 35 students in this strand. This study aims to

investigate the influence of financial status on the college degree preferences of grade

12 HUMSS students.

Research Instrument

The researchers were obtained data by utilizing an adapted survey

questionnaire designed to capture all relevant information regarding the influence of

financial status on college degree preference of Grade 12 HUMSS students. The

questionnaire includes 3 sections. First section is the participant's demographic profile

such as age, sex, and family monthly income. Second is the level of readiness in terms

of financial status on the college degree preference and lastly, the factors affecting

students’ choices of courses for tertiary education.

Scoring and Interpretation of Data

For the demographic profile of the respondents:

Age. The age of the respondents will be tabulated, the percentage will be computed.
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Gender. This was categorized in to two which is Male or Female

Monthly family income. This will be categorized as the family earning every month.

Frequency and percentage. This was used to compute the influence of financial

status on the college degree preferences of Grade 12 HUMSS students at Gamay

National High School.

To determine the factors affecting students’ choices of courses for tertiary

education of grade 12 HUMSS students at Gamay National High School., the

following quantifications will be patterned after the Likert scale.

Range Verbal Interpretation SYMBOL

4.21-5.00. Strongly Agree SA

3.41-4.20. Agree A

2.61-3.40. Neutral N

1.81-2.60. Disagree DA

1.00-1.80 Strongly Disagree SD

To determine Level of readiness in terms of financial status on college degree

preference, the following quantifications will be patterned after the Likert scale.

Scores Verbal Interpretation

1-15 Not all prepared

16-30 Slightly prepared

31-45 Moderately prepared

46-60 Well prepared

61-75 Highly prepared

Data Gathering Procedure

Before conducting the study and interviews, the researcher will seek

permission from the relevant authorities. Once approval is obtained, data collection

will begin immediately.

The researcher were select students from the group to participate in the study.

During the data collection, the researcher will explain the purpose of the study and

clarify each question before respondents provide their answers. After the

questionnaire are completed, the researcher will collect the responses for analysis.

This study aims to examine the influence of financial status on Grade 12 students'

ability to pursue a college degree. Financial status plays a crucial role in determining

access to higher education, choice of institution, availability of scholarships or

financial aid, and the need to balance work and studies. Additionally, it impacts

students' confidence, motivation, and the likelihood of completing their college

education. By analyzing the collected data, the study seeks to understand how

financial circumstances affect student’s decisions and opportunities in higher

education.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The data of the study will be analyzed using statistical methods to achieve the

anticipated results and address the research question.

As the researchers gather the data, the statistical tools will serve as guide to

answer proposed questions in the study.

Frequency and Percentage. The formula of the frequency and percentage was used

to determine the value of demographic profile.

f
Formula: P= x 100 %
n

Where:

P = Percentage

F = Total frequency of the respondents

N = total number of respondents

Weighted mean. The weighted mean and standard deviation were used to compute

the responses of the respondents pertaining to Financial Factors in Choosing Courses

for tertiary education.

∑ fx
Formula: x= N

Where:

x=weighted mean

∑fx = sum of the weighted frequencies

N= total of the respondents

Standard Deviation. Shows the spread of data around the mean.

√
2
Formula: SD= ∑ ( X −x )
n

Where:
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∑= represents the sum

x = is the sample mean

n= is total number of data points in the sample.

Frequency, Midpoint and Mean were used to compute the responses of the

respondents pertaining to readiness in terms of financial status on college degree

preference of the respondents.