PR 2

description that leads the reader to understand the

research questions and appreciate why they are asked.

Background of the Study

trends that are

happening in the community/society.

Current realities

– identifies the goals

Ideal Situation

question

or problem that has not been answered by any of

the existing studies or research within your field

Research Gap/Social Relevance

(Rationale/Purpose of the

Study) – it is a specific issue, difficulty,

contradiction, or gap in knowledge that you will

aim to address in your research

Problematic situation (Rationale/Purpose of the

Study)

primary means

by which the research problem is understood and

investigated.

Theoretical Framework

shows how the researcher has understood the variables

under study, and how they come together in order to inform

a particular problem.

Conceptual Framework

explains the problem your study will address.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM/RESEARCH

QUESTIONS

are used in predicting the relationship between

variables. It is a process of discovery to create greater

understanding or conclusion.

RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS (QUANTITATIVE)

written statement that explains why your research was

needed.

Significance of the Study

define the topic and boundaries of the

research problem to be investigated

Scope and Delimitation

explains the extent to which

the research area will be explored in the work

Scope

boundaries of the

research study, based on the researcher’s

decision of what to include

Delimitation

Operational and Conceptual

2 Types of Def Terms

detailed

explanation of the technical terms and

measurements used during data collection

Operational

come from

the literature or dictionaries

Conceptual