introduces the research problem and the evidence supporting the existence of the problem.
discusses more broadly about the topic (detailed)
The questions that the researchers attempt to answer.
Without the problems/ questions, researchers cannot proceed
allows you to be clear with your purpose
M-easurable
- should include measurable variables and should be answerable in quantifiable terms
A-ttainable
- question should be achievable and realistic to answer.
R-elevant
- relevant and significant
T-imebound
-completed within reasonable time
Hypothesis
- educated guess
Hypothesis statement
- important part
- researchers make a predictionabout what they think will happen
Null Hypothesis
- symbolized by H0
- no effect or difference in what you're studying.
- denial of an existance of an attribute or the absence of ar elationship between the variables in the study.
Alternative Hypothesis
- Symbolized by H1
- This suggests that there is an effect or difference
- affirmative statement of the educated guess
Scope
- describes the extent coverage of the study
- discusses the parameter
- answers where, when, who and how
Limitations
- the boundaries beyond the control of the researchers
Significance of the Study
- defines who will benefit from the findings of the study.