Inquiries, Investigation

and Immersion
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Lesson 3: Statement of the
Problem, & Importance of the Study

Inquiries, Investigation and

Immersion SHS
Module 3
Writing a Statement of the Problem
After identifying a research problem, the next step is to write a problem
statement. It has to be concise and concrete. Writing a problem statement can help
the researcher put the topic in context and have a deeper understanding of its
significance. A problem statement may be written in several paragraphs or in several
sentences incorporated in the introduction.

Problem statement should address the relevance of the research: why is it

important to resolve the problem. The problem statement need not lay world-
changing impact. What is important is that the problem statement should lay how
you intend to address the problem. Your goal should not be to find a conclusive
solution, but to seek out the reasons behind the problem and propose more effective
approaches to understanding it. You may start with the following phrases:

a) The aim of this study is to determine…

b) This project aims to explore…
c) I aim to investigate…

Research studies generally include the succeeding interconnected portions.

Purpose of the Statement of the Problem:

 To describe the substantive focus of the research study
 To frame it as
 A larger theoretical policy
 A practical problem and thereby, develop its significance
 To pose initial research questions
 To forecast the literature to be discussed in the second section and
 To discuss the limitations of the study.

Specific Title of the Study:

Narcissism in Teenagers: Root Causes, Manifestations and

Interventions
The different parts of the problem statement will be written as follows:

Introduction
Taking selfies or a video of oneself has become a social phenomenon that has
been brought about by the use of modern gadgets, particularly the mobile phone-
adolescents take pictures or videos of themselves, their possessions, their latest
happenings or gigs, their friends, their food-anything, anyone they take a fancy on,
anywhere, anytime. A good number of people say that this social phenomenon has
evolved into narcissism. There is, to date, a dearth of research on this topic.

Statement of the Problem

Major Problem: This study aims to investigate the root causes of narcissism, as well
as its manifestations and possible forms of intervention.

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Specific Problems: Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:

 What are the underlying causes of narcissism?

 How has technology contributed to narcissistic behavior?
 What are the manifestations of narcissistic behavior in adolescents?
 What forms of intervention can be done to address this behavior of
adolescents?
 How can the following help in developing healthy self-esteem, positive outlooks
and attitudes in adolescents?
-Parents
-Curriculum
- Planners
- Administrators
- Teachers
- Guidance
- Counsellors
-- Peers

Writing Exercise: Make your Statement of the Problem

Directions: Go back on the sample given. On the topic that you have chosen, write a
specific statement or inquiry showing the following:

Statement of the Problem:

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 In an actual fact, the section on the significance of the study provides
information to the reader on how the study will contribute. It must be exactly stated,
however, whatthe study will contribute and who will benefit from it.

Sample Significance of the study:

Significance of the Study

The researcher believed that the result of this study will help the following assess the
4Ps program and its effect to the performance of the pupils.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development. The researcher believes that the
result of this study will be of great importance to the department since they are the
ones monitoring the 4Ps program. May this study serve as the basis in the
modification of the conditions in giving cash grants

The Administrators. The result of the study would be the basis of constructing and
implementing new and innovative teaching aids to help teachers fully supervise and
assess the pupils to achieve their full potentials, since children are financially
supported in their studies by the government.
The Teachers. The result of this study may help the teacher in constructing and
developing new teaching strategies to help the students in their performance and be
mindful that even if students are provided and supported by the government, they
still need equal guidance to perform well in school. The factors affecting the
performance of the students may also help the teacher as their basis in making daily
lessons.

The Parents. The result of this study will inform the parents that their guidance is a
big impact on the performance of the students in school.

The Students. May the result of this research help the student in understanding that
coming to school daily may be a guarantee that they will also have good academic
performance. And may the result give them the overview of how the government is
supporting their studies and that they must do their part by studying well.

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Writing Exercise: Writing a statement on the Significance or the
Importance of the Study
Directions: On the topic you’ve chosen, write a specific statement regarding the
Significance or the Importance of the study.

Significance of the Study:

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 Lesson
Scope and Limitations of
6 the Study

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you’ve learned on how to create a statement of the problem
that is essential in making a research project. Moreover, a good research problem
should address an existing gap in knowledge in the field and lead to further research.

What is It

As mentioned in other topics, to broad topics will lead the research nowhere.

The scope and delimitation of the study set borders and limitations of the problem
inquiry and narrow down the scope of the inquiry.

The purpose of the delimitation of the study is to delimit by geographic location, age,
sex, population traits, population size, or other similar aspects. Delimitation makes
study more manageable and feasible. Part of it sets the constraints or weaknesses of
a study which are beyond the control of the researcher.

Examples of Delimitation of Research

 This study covers only those families in Barangay San Jose, Pasig City,
benefited by the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.
 This study includes only those English freshman classes that use both
Blended Learning and standard ways of Language teaching.

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 What’s More

Writing Exercise: On the Scope and Limitation of the Study

Directions: Go back in the sample given. On the topic that you’ve chosen, write a
specific statement showing the Scope and Limitation of your study.

Scope and Limitation:

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 Lesson

7 Definition of Terms

What’s In

In the former lesson, you’ve learned on how to formulate a scope and delimitation of
a research study that is vital in making a research project. Moreover, a scope and
delimitation of a research project is the scope on how in-depth your study is to
explore the research parameters in which it will operate in relation to the population
and the timeframe of your study.

What Is It

Glossary of Research Terms- this glossary is intended to assist you in understanding

commonly used terms and concepts when reading, interpreting, and evaluating
scholarly research in the social sciences.
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Types and Functions

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 Conceptual Definition
o Refers to the dictionary meaning.
 Operational Definition
o The meaning of the concept or terms as used in a particular study.
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Sample Operational Definition of Terms

Conceptual Definition Operational Definition

Academic Performance CCT or Conditional Cash Transfer

It is the product of education- the This is a program that transfers cash,
degree to which a student, a teacher largely to deprived families, on the
or organization has attained their circumstance that those families make
educational goals. It is dignified by prespecified funds in the human assets of
the final grade earned in the course. their kids.

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Writing Exercise: Defining a Term

Directions: On the topic chosen, write a specific statement using the different Types
and Functions of the Definition of Terms.

Conceptual Definition:

Operational Definition:

What I Have Learned

Based on the lesson, I have realized that

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Provide the necessary information as asked in the 1st Column. Use a
separate sheet of paper in answering the activity.
Question/Instruction Answer
What is your proposed topic for study?

Write your statement of the problem.

Formulate your hypothesis based on

your statement of the problem

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice. In a separate sheet of paper write the letter of the best answer.

1. The part of your study that will provide context to the information discussed
throughout the research process.
a. Background of the Study
b. Scope and delimitation of the study
c. Operational Definition
d. Significance of the study
2. An analytical tool with several variations and contexts.
a. Scope and delimitation of the study
b. Conceptual Framework
c. Significance of the study
d. Operational Definition
3. The part of your states what the researcher expects to find- it is the tentative
answer to the research question that guides the entire study.
a. Research Significance
b. Research Truth
c. Research Hypothesis
d. Research Operation Definition
4. In making your conceptual framework which is not included in the steps
stated below.
a. Conduct a Literature c. Write a Narrative
b. Create a Flow chart d. Do not return and revise
5. Who are the individuals whom they explain clearly the purposes of the
problem statement or inquiry?
a. Marshall and Rossman
b. Marshall Leu and Rose Man
c. F.J. Espania and R. E. Fernandez
d. None of the above
6. It is considered as dictionary terminologies?
a. Operational Definition
b. Conceptual Definition
c. Operational-Conceptual Definition
d. All of the above
7. It is the meaning of the concept or terms as used in a particular study.
a. Conceptual Definition
b. Conceptual Definition-Operational
c. Operational Definition
d. All of the above
8. The part of your study that sets boundaries and parameters of the problem
inquiry and narrows down the scope of the inquiry.
a. Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
b. Background of the Study
c. Scope and delimitation of the study
d. Scope and delimitation of the study

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9. It will provide information to the reader on how the study will contribute.
a. Significance of the study
b. Scope and delimitation of the study
c. Operational Definition
d. Significance of the study
10.The portion of your study that will provide evidence of academic standards
and procedure.
a. Theory Framework
b. Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
c. Concept Framework
d. None of the above
11.According to her a conceptual framework is a bit like a recipe or a blueprint.
a. Maria Marie Florenda
b. Maria Magic
c. Maria Magher
d. Maria June Mandela
12.A part of research that is necessary in the theoretical and conceptual
framework.
a. Dependable Variable
b. Independent Variable
c. Dependent Variable
d. Independent Variable and Dependent Variable
13. The section of the study that provides information to the reader on how the
study will contribute.
a. Significance of the study
b. Scope and delimitation of the study
c. Operational Definition
d. Glossary of terminology
14. The Theoretical and Conceptual Framework provides.
a. Substantiation c. Confirmation
b. Evidence d. All of the above
15. The part of your study is intended to assist you in understanding commonly
used terms and concepts when reading, interpreting, and evaluating scholarly
research in the social sciences.
a. Background of the Study
b. Scope and delimitation of the study
c. Glossary of Research Terms
d. Significance of the Study

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Additional Activities
A. Library Visit and Internet Exploration
 Go to a library or do research in the internet.
 Read at least two research
 Make a report on each research.
 End your library visit with the Actual learnings that you have during
your library visit and internet exploration and make the following to
practice what you’ve learned in this module.
 Background of the study
 Conceptual Framework
 Research Hypothesis
 Statement of the problem
 Significance of the study
 Scope and Delimitation of the study
 Definition of terms

Answer Key

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References
Crewell, JW. Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design. Choosing Among Five
Traditions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication, 1997.

Cronbach, L.J., and P.E. Meehl. Construct Validity in Psychological Test.

Psychological Bulletin, 1995.

Field, Maurice H. Statistics for Research Projects, 1997.

Gaultney, Jane F., and Hannah D. Peach. How To Do Research. Sage Publication,
Inc. 2016

Punch, KF. Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative

Approaches. Sage Publication, 2013

V, Michael, and Kimberly A. De Perez. Rethinking Observation Handbook of

Qualitative Research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication, 2000.

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