Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem PDF

Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem DARRYL G. BAYONA Design a Research Useful in Daily Life To select a strong research topic, ensure it is: Relevant Addresses current issues or gaps in your field. Feasible...

Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem DARRYL G. BAYONA Design a Research Useful in Daily Life To select a strong research topic, ensure it is: Relevant Addresses current issues or gaps in your field. Feasible Manageable within your resources, time, and scope. Clear and Focused Specific and well-defined. Engaging Aligns with your interests and passion. Ethical Complies with ethical standards. Contributive Adds value or knowledge to the field. Literature-Backed Supported by existing research. Institutionally Aligned Meets academic requirements. Research Title Research Title It summarizes the aim and purpose of your research study. The title should be descriptive, direct, accurate, appropriate, interesting, concise, precise, unique, and should not be misleading (Tullu, 2019). Guidelines in Writing the Research Title 1. The title must contain of the following elements: a. The subject matter or research problems b. The setting or locale of the study c. The respondents or participants involved in the study d. The time or period when the study to be conducted (if the title becomes too long because of these elements, the timeframe or period may be omitted except in evaluation studies 2. The title must not be broad enough and it should be concise and brief as possible. Guidelines in Writing the Research Title 3. The terms a “Analysis of”, “A Study of”, “An Investigation of” and the like should be avoided of. All of these are understood to have been done in research. 4. If the title contains more than one line, it should be written in inverted pyramid. 5. When typed or encoded in the title page, all words in the title should be in capital letters. 6. If possible, the title should not be longer than 15 substantive words. Guidelines in Writing the Research Title 7. Choose a title that is a phrase rather than a complete sentence. 8. Use no punctuation at the end of the title. 9. Do not underline the title of research or enclose in quotation marks, instead, use a word processing program or printer that permits italics. Use them in place of underlining (Fatatado, 2016). Sample Research Titles (ABM) Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Investment Behavior Among Senior High School ABM Students Influence of Social Media Reviews on Purchasing Decisions in the Food and Beverage Industry Correlation Between Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty in E-commerce Sample Research Titles (HUMSS) Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Access to Healthcare Services in Rural Communities Role of Public Transportation Accessibility in Employment Rates in Low-Income Communities Effectiveness of Waste Segregation Programs in Promoting Environmental Awareness Among Community Residents Sample Research Titles (ICT) Relationship Between User Interface Design and User Retention in Mobile Apps Correlation Between Mobile App Load Time and User Abandonment Rates Role of Cybersecurity Features in User Trust for Online Banking Applications Sample Research Titles (STEM) Effectiveness of Plant-Based Natural Insect Repellents Compared to Commercial Products Efficiency of Solar-Powered Water Purification Systems for Rural Communities Comparative Analysis between the Structural Integrity of 3D-Printed Materials vs. Conventional Materials in Construction Research Problem Research Problems These are the issues, controversies, or concerns studied by the researchers (Creswell, 2005). These are areas affected by the identified topic or trend in the field that you would like to address, investigate, or study, whether historically, descriptively, or experimentally (De Guzman, 2015). Research Problems  Context/Background of the Study – shows how the problem is formulated. It places the research problem in a bigger setting. It discusses what is known and unknown about the research topic.  Rationale – indicates the major purpose and the specific objectives for the conduct of the study. It shows the specific manner of what is being investigated. Chapter 1 1. Introduction – sets the stage for the entire study by providing background information, outlining the research problem, and explaining the purpose of the study. NOTE: We will follow the TIOC Approach TIOC Approach Trends: What are the recent advancements or popular methodologies in the field? How has the topic evolved over the years? What are the key areas of interest for current researchers? This helps set the context for the reader by showing what is happening in the area of study. Issues: What are the unresolved challenges or gaps in the literature? What are the limitations of current practices or methodologies? What pressing problems need immediate attention? This part is crucial for establishing the need for your research. TIOC Approach Objectives: What specific questions does your research aim to answer? What problems or gaps in knowledge does your research address? What are the main goals of your study? This provides the purpose of your study and gives direction for what the research intends to accomplish. Contributions: Discuss the potential contributions of your research. How will your research advance the field or contribute new knowledge? How does your research address the issues mentioned earlier? What practical implications or innovations could result from your findings? NOTE: Cross-reference to strengthen your claims 2. Statement of the Problem – defines the specific issue or gap that the study intends to address. Research Question – are the foundation of any research study, guiding the investigation by outlining what the researcher aims to explore or understand. They help in narrowing the focus of the study, determining the methodology, and directing the data collection process. DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF GEN. T. HIGH’S COMPUTERIZED ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING LEARNER’S ROOM (CALLER): A CLASSROOM LOCATOR SYSTEM Statement of the Problem The general problem of the study is: “How may the features of the Gen. T. High’s CALLER as a classroom locator system be assessed?” Specifically, this study will seek to answer the following questions: 1. What are the established levels of the Gen. T. High’s CALLER based on the users’ evaluation measures in terms of; 1.1. interface; 1.2. ease of use; 1.3. performance? DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF GEN. T. HIGH’S COMPUTERIZED ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING LEARNER’S ROOM (CALLER): A CLASSROOM LOCATOR SYSTEM 2. What are the established levels of the Gen. T. High’s CALLER based on the experts’ evaluation measures in terms of; 2.1. objective; 2.2. interface; 2.3. ease of use; 2.4. performance; 2.5. security; 2.6. reliability; 2.7. usefulness? 3. Based on the result of the study, what may be proposed to improve the Gen. T. High’s CALLER?  DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A SOFTWARE-BASED ITEM ORDER RANDOMIZER FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS Statement of the Problem The general problem of the study is “How may the software-based item order randomizer for written examinations be evaluated in promoting honesty among students?” Specifically, this study aims to answer the following questions: 1. What is the established level of the software-based test item order randomization based on the users evaluation in terms of: 1.1 Objective; 1.2 Interface; 1.3 Practicality; and 1.4 Accessibility?  DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A SOFTWARE-BASED ITEM ORDER RANDOMIZER FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 2. What is the established level of the software-based test item order randomization based on the experts’ evaluation in terms of: 2.1 Objective; 2.2 Interface; 2.3 Practicality 2.4 Accessibility; 2.5 Accuracy; and 2.6 Efficiency? 3. What may be suggested to improve the software-based item order randomization based on users’ and experts’ evaluation?  CALAMANSI (Citrofortunella microcarpa) FRUIT EXTRACT AS PERFUME Statement of the Problem The general problem of the study is, “Can calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) fruit extract be a better substitute for perfumes?” Specifically, the study sought answer to the following questions: 1. At which concentration of calamansi extract will be the most effective as perfume? 1.1. 25 mg/ml 1.2. 30 mg/ml 1.3. 45 mg/ml  CALAMANSI (Citrofortunella microcarpa) FRUIT EXTRACT AS PERFUME 2. How efficient is calamansi extract as a perfume in terms of 2.1. Fragrance 2.2. Price 3. Is there a significant difference between the calamansi extract as a perfume and the commercially available perfume?  PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP ON ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Statement of the Problem This study aims to determine the relationship between parental expectations and academic stress among the students of _____________. Specifically, the study sought answer to the following questions: 1. How may the expectations of parents towards their children be described in terms of: 1.1 Obtain excellent grades; 1.2 Attendance; 1.3 Home works; 1.4 Getting high scores on teacher-made tests; and 1.5 Participation in performance tasks?  PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP ON ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 2. How may the academic stress among students be described in terms of: 2.1 Insufficient Sleep; 2.2 Fear of Failure; 2.3 Interpersonal difficulties; 2.4 Peer competition; and 2.5 Workload? 3. Is there a significant relationship between parental expectation and academic stress among students? Hypothesis H0: There is no significant relationship between parental expectations and academic stress among students. LEADERSHIP STYLES AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN (PARTICULAR BUSINESS ORGANIZATION) Statement of the Problem This study aims to determine the relationship between between leadership styles and employee productivity in business organization. Specifically, the study sought answer to the following questions: 1. How may the leadership styles in business organizations be described in terms of: 1.1 Autocratic Leadership; 1.2 Democratic Leadership; 1.3 Transformational Leadership; 1.4 Transactional Leadership; and 1.5 Laissez-Faire Leadership? LEADERSHIP STYLES AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN (PARTICULAR BUSINESS ORGANIZATION) 2. What is the level of employee productivity in terms of: 2.1 Job Satisfaction; 2.2 Motivation; 2.3 Employee Turnover; 2.4 Work Efficiency; and 2.5 Team Collaboration? 3. Is there a significant relationship between leadership styles and employee productivity in business organization? Hypothesis H0: There is no significant relationship between leadership styles and employee productivity in business organization. 4. Significance of the study – explains the importance and value of the research. It highlights how the findings contribute to knowledge, theory, practice, and the broader field or community. It specifies the beneficiaries of the study: Who will benefit from the research (e.g., educators, policymakers, practitioners, parents, students, future researchers). How specific groups or communities may gain insights or improvements as a result of the research. 5. Scope and Limitation of the Study It specifies what the researcher intends to do and not to do in the study. It helps define the boundaries and limitations of the research. These aspects clarify what the study covers, what it does not, and the reasons behind these choices. 5. Scope and Limitation of the Study The scope defines the parameters of the research. It outlines the specific areas the research will focus on, including: Topics or Themes: What is the research about? What specific themes or subjects are being investigated? Time Period: The time frame in which the research is conducted or the period being studied. Geographical Area: The location or region where the study is conducted or is focused. Population or Sample: The group of people or entities being studied. Theoretical Framework: The conceptual lens through which the research is viewed. Methodology: The type of research design (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods) and techniques used for data collection 5. Scope and Limitation of the Study Example of Scope: This study aims to investigate the effect of blended learning on student engagement in a public high school in the Philippines during the 2022–2023 academic year. It focuses on senior high school students enrolled in STEM programs and utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews to gather data. 5. Scope and Limitation of the Study Delimitation The delimitation section outlines the boundaries and limitations set by the researcher in terms of what the study will not cover. This is important to prevent the research from becoming too broad or unmanageable. Delimitations can be based on: 1. Chosen Variables: Variables that are intentionally excluded from the study. 2. Scope Limitation: Specific areas or groups not included in the research. 3. Time Constraints: The time frame limiting the scope of the study. 4. Methodological Choices: Choices regarding the tools, techniques, or analytical methods that may limit the generalizability of results. 5. Scope and Limitation of the Study Example of Delimitation: This study does not include students from non-STEM programs or other educational levels outside of senior high school. Additionally, it will not explore the long-term effects of blended learning on academic performance beyond one academic year. 5. Scope and Limitation of the Study Key Considerations: Scope defines what the study covers (what and where). Delimitation explains the boundaries (what is excluded and why). 6. Definition of Terms refers to the clarification and explanation of key concepts, terms, and terminology used in the study. It helps readers understand the specific meanings and context of these terms within the research.