CHAPTER 1: The Problem of the setting

1.) Introduction

• introduces the research problem and the evidence supporting the existence of the problem.

2.) Background of the study

• discusses more broadly about the topic (detailed)

3.) Statement of the Problem

• 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

4.) Researh Hypothesis

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

5.) Scope and Limitations

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

6.) Significance of the study

Significance of the Study
- defines who will benefit from the findings of the study.