Department of Education

Division of Leyte
Jugaban National High School
Carigara, Leyte
Name of student: _____________________ Grade Level: ___________________
Section: ________________ Date: ____________
ACTIVITY WORKSHEET FOR PRACTICAL RESEARCH II
WEEK 5 DAY 1

General Objective: (MELC) Describes background of research. (CS_RS12-la-e-3)

Learning Objective: a. Discuss the content of the background of research (introduction)
b. Classify ideas on writing research background whether it must be included or not

A. Learn
Background of the Study
This part of research includes information which would focus attention on the importance and
validity of the problem. It is the general orientation to the problem area. A brief rationale to justify the
problem must be provided. This is the present state of knowledge regarding the problem. Answer these
questions: What facets of the problem (phenomenon) are known and what need further investigation? What
approaches have been used previously in research of the problem?
For good background, the researcher can state the antecedents of the study, the reasons why this
topic is proposed relative to previous studies.
The Background includes:
1. Discussion of the problem in general and the specific situations as observed and experienced by
the researcher (macro to micro approach);
2. Concepts and ideas related to the problem including clarification of important terminologies; and
3. Discussion of the existing or present conditions and what is aimed to be in the future or the gap to
be filled – in by the researcher.

B. Engage
Based on the concept you have read above, answer the following questions briefly using your own words.
1. What is the content of the Background of Research/Introduction?
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2. What are the questions to be answered in writing the introduction?
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3. For a good background/introduction, what can you specify?
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4. What must be discussed in the background/introduction?
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Rubrics:

Criteria Excellent (5) Acceptable (2)

Depth & Substance The explanation directly speaks for the The explanation does not coincide
answer. The explanation is concrete with the answer. The explanation is
unclear and lacks substance.
Evidence Substantial evidences were provided. Minimal or irrelevant evidence.

C. Apply

A researcher conducts his study on determining the perception of Junior High School student-
leaders of the prevailing school organizational climate of Jugaban High School as well as the
administrators’’ leadership style during the school year 2018-2019.
Decide whether the researcher has done a good introduction as he has done the following actions.
On the space provided before the number, write AGREE if you consider the action correct, and DISAGREE
if you consider the action inappropriate.
____________1. He briefly stated the findings of his study.
____________ 2. He clearly gives detail on the step by step process of conducting his study
____________3. He discussed of his reason of conducting the study in the Jugaban High School
____________ 4. He discussed the need of finding solution to his problem
____________ 5. He explained the statistical treatment he is going to use in his study
____________ 6. He expressed the parameters that prevent him from pursuing further studies due to time
and budgetary constraints.
____________7. He mentioned the beneficiaries of his study
____________ 8. He provided suggestions in his introduction for the other researchers
____________9. He stated some research studies conducted in relation to school climate and leadership
style
____________ 10. The researcher clarifies the terms “school climate” and “leadership style”

WEEK 5: DAY 2

General Objective: (MELC) State Research Questions. (CS_RS12-la-e-4)

Learning Objective: a. Discuss how research questions are formulated
b. Critique the sample statement of the problem

A. Learn
Research Questions / Statement of the Problem
There are two problems to be stated: (1) the major (general or main) problem, and (2) the minor
(specific) problems or sub-problems. The general problem consists of the general purpose of the study
which is usually patterned from the research title. The general problem is then broken down to specific
problems or sub-problems in order to be researchable units. Usually, the general problem starts with the
phrase: “This study” while the sub-problems start with: “Specifically, this study”.

The following are the guidelines in using the sub-problems of the study
1. It is arranged in a logical order from factual to analytical order following the flow in the research
paradigm.
2. It should be specifically, correctly, and grammatically worded in the language of research.
3. It should not duplicate or overlap the other sub-problems (mutually exclusive dimensions).
4. It is not answerable by yes or no.
5. Each specific problem has a corresponding statistical tool.

Example:
This study attempted to evaluate the status and extent of implementation of the Computer
Education Program in the Division of Leyte SY 2015-2016 as perceived by teacher and student
respondents.
Specifically this sought answers to the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 Teacher-respondents
1.1.1 sex
1.1.2 field of specialization
1.1.3 length of service; and
1.1.4 computer education seminar/training attended?
1.2 Student-respondents
1.2.1 sex
1.2.2 monthly family income
1.2.3 accessibility to computer; and
1.2.4 performance in English and Mathematics?
2. What is the extent of the Computer Education Program implementation as perceived by the teacher-
respondents with respect to:
1.1 objectives and content of instruction;
1.2 teaching competencies;
1.3 learning competencies;
3. What is the extent of the Computer Education Program implementation as perceived by the student-
respondents with respect to:
a. objectives and content of instruction;
b. teaching competencies;
c. learning competencies
Sources:
Ariola, M. M. (2006). Principles and Methods of Research (p 135) Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Bookstore, Inc.
Faltado, R.E., Bombita, M.B., & Boholano H. B. (2017). Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research for SHS) (pp 19-20).
Cubao, Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc.

B. Engage
Based on the concept you have read above, answer the following questions briefly using your own
words.
1. What are the two problems to be stated in the Statement of the Problem? Discuss each.
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2. What are the guidelines in writing the subproblems?
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C. Apply
Classify the following research questions whether it is Good or Bad. Write your answer on the
space provided before the number.
Research Title: Effect of Music Therapy on the Academic Performance of Students in Mathematics
________________ 1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of
1.1 Age; and
1.2 Gender?
________________ 2. Is Music Education effective as a therapy in learning?
________________ 3. What is the performance of the respondents in the
3.1 Pre-test; and
3.2 Post- test?
________________4. Do the students perform better when Music Education as a therapy is applied?
________________5. Is there a significant difference in the pre and post test results of the two groups of
respondents?
________________6. Are the students good in Math?
________________7. Is there a significant difference between the post test results of the two groups of
respondents?
________________8. Based on the result of the study, what music instructional strategy may be proposed
in learning Math?
________________9. What difficulties they encounter during the summer class in Mathematics?
________________10. What are the factors that cause students low performance in Mathematics?

WEEK 5: DAY 3

General Objective: (MELC) Indicate scope and delimitation of the study. (CS_RS12-la-e-5)
Learning Objective: a. Discuss the scope and delimitation of research
b. Classify statements whether to include or exclude from scope and delimitation

B. Learn
Scope and Delimitation of Study
The scope describes the coverage of the study. It specifies what is covered in terms of concept,
number of subjects or the population included in the study, as well as the timeline when the study was
conducted.
Delimit by citing factors or variables that are not to be included and the boundary in terms of time
frame, number of subjects, participants or respondents who are excluded. Specify that which you will not
deal within the study.
This section discusses the parameters of the research in paragraph. It answers the basic questions:
1. What – the topic of investigation and the variables included
2. Where – the venue or the setting of the research
3. When – the time frame by which the study was conducted
4. Why – the general objectives of the research
5. Who – the subject of the study, the population and sampling
6. How – the methodology of the research which may include the research design, methodology
and the research instrument

It may also discuss why certain variables were not included in the research.
Example:
The main purpose of the study is to provide information regarding metrosexuality and how being a
metrosexual affects the lifestyle of the student. The study considers the student’s personal information such
as their name (optional), gender, age, and section.
The researchers limited the study to 80 males and female secondary education students enrolled in
the second semester of school year 2015-2016 of Technological Institute of the Philippines. Each of the
respondents was given a questionnaire to answer. The students selected came from four different sections
to prevent bias and get objective perceptions.

Source: Faltado, R.E., Bombita, M.B., & Boholano H. B. (2017). Practical Research 2 (Quantitative Research for SHS) (pp 21-22).
Cubao, Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc.

B. Engage
Based on the concept you have read above, answer the following questions briefly using your own words.
1. What does the “scope” mean in the Scope and Delimitation of Study? What does it specify?
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2. What does the “delimit” mean in the Scope and Delimitation of Study? What does it specify?
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3. How does the researcher discuss the parameters in the Scope and Delimitation?
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4. What are the basic questions to answer in writing the Scope and Delimitation?
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C. Apply
As the researcher conducts his study on determining the perception of Junior High School student-
leaders of the prevailing school organizational climate of Jugaban High School as well as the
administrators’’ leadership style during the school year 2018-2019, decide whether he has done a good the
Scope and Delimitation of Study as he does the following actions. On the space provided before the
number, write AGREE if you consider the action correct, and DISAGREE if you consider the action
inappropriate.

______ 1. He explained the need to measure the school climate with its corresponding leadership style as
exhibited by school administrators.
______ 2. He defined terms used in the study operationally for clearer understanding of the study.
______ 3. He discussed the significant relationship between the prevailing leadership styles of
administrators and perceived school climate
______ 4. He gave the details on the focus of his study which include identifying of leadership styles, the
kind of school climate exists, and relationship between those variables
______ 5. He included the beneficiaries of the study including students, teachers, school administrators,
and Department of Education.
______ 6. He included the fact that Jugaban High School has more than 3,000 students with more than 80
teaching and non-teaching staff.
______ 7. He mentioned that he used Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5x short) bought from
mindgarden.com to measure the leadership style
______ 8. He stated that he used descriptive of the prevailing condition of school climate as well as the
leadership styles of administrators
______ 9. He stated that the study was limited only to Junior High School Student Leaders who were
enrolled in Jugaban High School-Carigara, Leyte for School Year 2018-2019
______ 10. He stated the program he may be proposed to improve the organization climate of Jugaban
High School.
WEEK 5: DAY 4

General Objective: (MELC) Present written statement of the problem. (CS_RS12-la-e-5)

Learning Objective: a. Discuss the scope and delimitation of research
b. Classify statements whether to include or exclude from scope and delimitation

C. Learn
Significance of the Study
In this part of the research, the researcher defines who will benefit out of the findings of the study.
He/ She describes how the problem will be solved and specifically pinpoints who will benefit from such
findings or results. Usually the beneficiaries of the study are those experts concerned about the problem,
the administrators or policy-makers who make the decisions or implement programs, the subject
themselves, future researchers and those who are directly or indirectly affected by the problem. One may
also look into any contribution of the study to the field of specialization or discipline, any advancement or
new knowledge that the study contributes to the science or the state-of-the-art. In this portion of the study
one may also state the specific sectors who will benefit from the study. This part also justifies the rationale
of the undertaking.

Tips in Writing the Significance of the Study

1. Refer to the statement of the problem.
 Your problem statement can guide you in identifying the specific contribution of your study. You can do
this by observing a one-to-one correspondence between the statement of the problem and the
significance of the study.
2. Write from general to specific.
Write the significance of the study by looking into the general contribution of your study, such as its
importance to society as a whole, then to individuals which may include yourself a researcher.

B. Engage

Based on the concept you have read above, answer the following questions briefly using your own
words.
1. In significance of the study, what does the researcher focus on?
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2. Who are the beneficiaries to be included in the significance of the study?
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3. Aside from the people involve, what are the other possible beneficiaries to be included?
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C. Apply
Decide whether the following ideas are to be included in the significance of the study or not. On the
space before the number, write IN if you consider it included, and write OUT if it is excluded.
________ 1. Any contribution of the study to the field of specialization or discipline.
________ 2. Experts concerned about the problem
________ 3. Future researchers
________ 4. Parents who supports the researchers
________ 5. People who are directly or indirectly affected by the problem.
________ 6. The administrators or policy-makers who make the decisions or implement programs
________ 7. The research advisers
________ 8. The specific sectors who will benefit from the study
________ 9. The statistician who expertly treats the data gathered
________ 10. The subject of the study

Name of Teacher Contact Number

BARTOLOME B. AGUILOS 09302818870
MARIAN P. TIMTIMAN 09951495817/09123097440

REFLECTION (STUDENTS): _____________________________________________________________

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REFLECTION (TEACHER): ______________________________________________________________

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