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Method of Research
In this research, researchers will discuss how they're going to find out why some students at
Sta Lucia National High School Grade 11-4 don't come to class. They'll talk about how they'll
do the research, who will be involved what tools they'll use to gather information, how
they'll collect data, and how they'll analyze it.
Research Design
This study used a descriptive qualitative research to seek for reasons about the
absenteeism. Descriptive qualitative research is a type of qualitative research that explores
the characteristics of a phenomenon, rather than explaining the underlying causes or
mechanisms. It involves the collection and data analysis in the form of words, images, or
other non-numerical forms of information. According to Nassaji (2015), the researchers
should not only examine how learning generally takes place or what factors affect it, but
also give individual students and their behaviors and experiences a more in - depth
examination and understanding.
According to Creswell (2012), the descriptive research design is a study that describes the
characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. Primarily used to gain an
understanding of a group or phenomenon. This involves collecting data through surveys,
interviews, or observation. Descriptive research designs answer “Who, What, When, Where,
Why, and How. This research conducted a personal interview to 10 eligible TVL students
that serves as one of the factors that makes it a descriptive qualitative research.
Furthermore, this also identifies the behavior of the students.
Locale of the Study
The study will be conducted in Sta. Lucia National High School a local school in the
Philippines the respondents will be interviewed at the school on a set time when they are
available. The location has been selected because of its availability and accessibility for the
data sampling the study will be conducted academic year 2023-2024.
Population And Sampling Technique
According to "What is the ideal sample size in Qualitative Research" (2016) based on their
studies, the ideal sample size of respondents are 30 but researchers can still have the
minimum of 10 respondents especially if the recruits answer extremely well or in other
words if the answer of the respondents or appropriate and productive for the study.
An initial survey that was conducted was joined by 10 TVL Senior High School students but
when to be interview 5 students agree, 2 disagree, and 3 of them are absent. In the 10
students who agree at TVL, 30% are female and 70% are male. Approximately 50% or 16
years of age and the other half are 17 years old.

Data Gathering Procedure
The Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) students are the respondents of this study.
An initial interview was conducted by the researchers in order to find eligible respondents that will
fit on the research topic. The interview follow a series of steps student participant were offer an
interview question in advance. 3-6 minutes was the time allotted for each of the interview and the
researchers were available in case they were longer.
The research involved asking people about their experience. The interviewer made sure to be
sensitive to how this might affect them. The participants were treated openly and were not tricked,
taken advantage of or hurt in any way.
Research Instrument
In this study, the researchers study the methods used to gather information such as
questionnaires, surveys, interviews, or any other designated method.
Since this study aims to understand the reasons of student’s absenteeism and there is a
temporary school closure, the researchers conduct surveys/questionnaires online to gather
information, the tool the researchers will use is online surveys/questionnaires. An
surveys/questionnaire protocol served as a guide for the researcher to ask questions.
Follow-up questions were asked as needed in order to further probe into the absenteeism
of the students. The sources of the data of this study are: (a) clarification, and (b) written
answers of students to profile questions such as gender,age, strand, section, and among
others, aside from writing the answer to open ended question.
Statistical Treatment of Data
Data preparation.
The information for the study was collected through a survey among grade 11 students. The
survey asked questions about their reasons for skipping class.
Descriptive statistics.
The number of absent days was used to understand the level of absenteeism in grade 11.
Frequency analysis.
The main reasons for skipping class included lack of interest, transportation issues, and
family problems. The frequency of each reason was analyzed to identify the primary cause
of absenteeism.
Comparative analysis.
A comparison was made among different sections or classes of grade 11 to identify
disparities in reasons for skipping class.
Thematic content analysis.
This analysis revealed themes such as person
Thematic content analysis.
This analysis revealed themes such as personal issues, family problems, and school-related
factors linked to absenteeism. These are the main reasons why students miss class.
Correlation analysis.
The relationship between the number of absences and various variables like academic
performance, bullying, and personal issues was examined. Correlation coefficients were
calculated to determine the strength and direction of the relationship.
Regression analysis.
Regression analysis was conducted to identify predictors of absenteeism such as family
situation, academic engagement, health, and bullying. It shows how each factor affects
student absenteeism.
Interpretation.
Overall, the results of the statistical analysis provide a deeper understanding of the factors
contributing to absenteeism in grade 11. This information can be used to strengthen school
programs and policies to address absenteeism and support students in their studies, helping
them avoid skipping class and build confidence.

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they'll collect data, and how they'll analyze it.

absenteeism. Descriptive qualitative research is a type of qualitative research that explores

the characteristics of a phenomenon, rather than explaining the underlying causes or

other non-numerical forms of information. According to Nassaji (2015), the researchers

examination and understanding.

characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. Primarily used to gain an

understanding of a group or phenomenon. This involves collecting data through surveys,

Furthermore, this also identifies the behavior of the students.

Locale of the Study

data sampling the study will be conducted academic year 2023-2024.

Population And Sampling Technique

minimum of 10 respondents especially if the recruits answer extremely well or in other

years of age and the other half are 17 years old.

researchers were available in case they were longer.

taken advantage of or hurt in any way.

questionnaires, surveys, interviews, or any other designated method.

temporary school closure, the researchers conduct surveys/questionnaires online to gather

information, the tool the researchers will use is online surveys/questionnaires. An

surveys/questionnaire protocol served as a guide for the researcher to ask questions.

others, aside from writing the answer to open ended question.

Statistical Treatment of Data

survey asked questions about their reasons for skipping class.

disparities in reasons for skipping class.

Thematic content analysis.

This analysis revealed themes such as person

Thematic content analysis.

calculated to determine the strength and direction of the relationship.

Regression analysis was conducted to identify predictors of absenteeism such as family

them avoid skipping class and build confidence.

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