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Chapter 3 (Methodology)
I. Chapter 3 for Quantitative Research
1. Research Design
Explain the type of quantitative research you are using (e.g., experimental,
descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental) with a cited reference. Justify why
this design is appropriate for your study.
Example:
This study used a quasi-experimental design involving a pre-test and post-test
with control and experimental groups.
2. Locale of the Study
Discussed the venue or place of the conduct of study
Example:
This study was conducted at one of the secondary
schools in the Municipality of Dingle, located in Brgy.
San Matias, Dingle, Iloilo.
3. Participants of the Study
Describe who your participants are (e.g., students, teachers), how many there
are, and how they were selected (sampling technique).
Example:
The participants were 60 Grade 9 students randomly assigned to control and
experimental groups.
4. Sampling Procedure
Describe the method you used to select participants (e.g., random sampling,
purposive sampling).
Example:
A simple random sampling technique was used to select 60 participants from the
Grade 8 students’ population
5. Data Gathering Instrument
Identify and describe the tool(s) you used to collect data (e.g., tests,
questionnaires). (Is it an adopted, adapted or researcher-made questionnaire?)
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State how the tools were validated and tested for reliability.
Example:
The questionnaire consists of a 30-item test that measures comprehension,
problem-solving skills, and the application of mathematical concepts. A 30-item
researcher-made math test validated by experts was used. It had a Cronbach's
alpha of 0.765.
6. Data Gathering Procedure
Describe the step-by-step process of how you collected data.
Example:
The researcher administered a pre-test, applied the intervention for five weeks,
and then conducted a post-test.
7. Intervention (if applicable)
If your study involves an experimental group, describe the intervention used.
Discussed the steps of the intervention and its difference in the control group.
Example:
Both the control and experimental groups covered the same lessons on selected
days of the weeks. The only difference was the teaching strategy applied. The
control group received instruction through traditional digital modules, whereas the
experimental group taught using POSE strategy.
8. Ethical Consideration
State that participation in the study was voluntary, and participants could
withdraw at any time without penalty.
Explain that participants were fully informed about the study (its purpose,
procedures, risks, and benefits) and agreed to participate.
Assure that all personal information will be kept private, and names or identifying
details will not appear in the report.
Example:
This study adheres to ethical guidelines as outlined by Cohen et al. (2004).
Participants were informed of their rights, including voluntary participation,
confidentiality, and the right to withdraw at any time. All data collected were
anonymized to protect participants' identities.
9. Data Analysis Procedure
List and explain the statistical tools used to analyze the data (e.g., mean, t-test,
standard deviation).
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Example:
A t-test was used to determine the significant differences between pre- and post-
test scores of both groups.
II. Chapter 3 for Qualitative Research
1. Research Design
State the qualitative research design used (e.g., phenomenological, case study,
ethnography) with a cited reference. Justify its appropriateness.
Example:
This study employed a phenomenological design to explore students'
experiences with the CPA approach.
2. Participants of the Study
Describe who your participants are, how many there are, and why they were
chosen.
Example:
The participants were Grade 9 students who experienced the CPA approach
during the intervention.
3. Sampling Procedure
Explain how the participants were selected (e.g., purposive sampling, snowball
sampling).
Example:
Purposive sampling was used to select students who participated in the
intervention.
4. Data Gathering Instrument
Mention the tool used to collect data (e.g., interview guide, observation form) and
how it was validated.
Example:
A semi-structured interview guide, validated by three experts, was used to gather
data on students' experiences.
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5. Data Gathering Procedure
Describe how the qualitative data were collected.
Example:
The researcher conducted one-on-one interviews with selected participants after
the intervention.
6. Ethical Consideration
State that participation in the study was voluntary, and participants could
withdraw at any time without penalty.
Explain that participants were fully informed about the study (its purpose,
procedures, risks, and benefits) and agreed to participate.
Assure that all personal information will be kept private, and names or identifying
details will not appear in the report.
Example:
This study adheres to ethical guidelines as outlined by Cohen et al. (2004).
Participants were informed of their rights, including voluntary participation,
confidentiality, and the right to withdraw at any time. All data collected were
anonymized to protect participants' identities.
7. Data Analysis Procedure
Explain how you analyzed the data (e.g., thematic analysis, content analysis).
Example:
Thematic analysis was used following Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-step
method.