Syllabus ed sci 198 methods of research

Republic of the Philippines
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Secondary Education Department
Tambler, General Santos City
℡(083) 380‐7774

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number : EDSCI 198
Course Description : Methods of Research
Course Credit : 3units
Time Duration : 18 meetings
Section : ISED(Math) & JSED()
Day/Time : TFR 7:30-9:00, 9:00-10:30

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course aims to introduce the basic ideas, concepts and principles of research
methodology, the problem, methods of research, preparation of research instruments designed
to arrive at exact analysis and interpretation of data.

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• Show understanding on underlying concepts, principles and basic methods of research
• Demonstrate skills in utilizing research process.
• Apply research process in constructing thesis proposal
• Conduct Group Participatory Action Research and Rapid Rural Appraisal System.
• Defend Thesis Proposal to the Panel in examiners.

III. COURSE CONTENT
Date
Focus Specific Task Learning Evidence Materials

1. Introduction of 1.1. Definition, Purpose, characteristics,
differences, kinds and classification
Research
of Research, Qualities of Good
Research, Qualities of Good
Researcher Hindrances of scientific
Inquiry, Major needs and problems
demand Research, Values of
Research to Man, Types of
Research, Classification of
Research, The variable,
Components of Research Process,
1.2. Qualities of Good Research
Instrument
Validity, Types of validity, reliability,
methods in testing the reliability of
research instrument, usability,
determining factors of usability of
research
2. The Research The Research Problems, characteristics of
a Research Problem, Sources of Research
Problem and Students should provide at
Problem, The Research Objectives,
Objectives Statement of the Problem/Objectives, least 5 latest local and 5
Hypothesis, Theoretical and Conceptual foreign research problems
Framework, Assumptions, Significance of and present it to the class (
the Study, Scope and Delimitation of the
2005 to present)
Study

Present 3 probable
Research Problems
3. Related 3.1.Importance of Related Literature and
Studies
Literature and From the Approved
3.2, Purpose and Functions of related
Studies studies, research problem, identify
3.3 Characteristics, the Dependent and
3.4. Sources and Where to locate the Independent variables and
sources,
its sub-components
3.5 Related Legal Bases, Related
Literature, Related Studies( Local,
Foreign) Gather related data from
3.6. Definition of Terms: Conceptual and different sources basing
Operational
the approved problem,
arrange the data according
to themes

4. Research 4.1.Historical Design: Uses of historical
Methods/ research, major steps of historical designs, Identify the Research
Research sources of historical research Methods and Construct
Designs Research Design: Input=>
4.2.Descriptive Design: Meaning,
characteristic, value, importance and
Processing => Output
advantages, techniques, Types of Descriptive
Research : Descriptive- Survey, Descriptive-
normative survey, Descriptive-status,
Descriptive-analysis, Descriptive classification,
descriptive-evaluative, descriptive-
comparative, correlational survey, longitudinal
survey

4.3. Experimental Design: Meaning, concepts
of causation, distinguishing features,
experimental designs, experimental plan,
Types of Experimental Designs: Single-group
design, Two-group design, two-pair group
design, parallel group design, counterbalanced
or latin square design, complete randomized
design, randomized complete block design,
correlational Design, Pre-test and Post test
design, case study design, Case work, Content
Analysis

5. Sampling 5.1. Definition, Purpose, Terminologies,
Designs Principles, advantages and Describe the sample
Disadvantages of Sampling, designs
Planning a Sample Survey,

5.2. Determination of Sample Size
Apply the sample design
fitted to the chosen
5.3. Sampling Design: (A) Scientific problem
Sampling: Restricted random
sampling, unrestricted random Compute the sample
sampling, stratified random
sampling, systematic sampling,
multistage sampling, cluster
sampling (B) Nonscientific
sampling: Purposive Sampling,
Incidental sampling, Quota
sampling

6. Collection of 6.1. Classification of Data According to
Source, Selecting method of
Data Present sample
collecting Data, Research
Instruments or Tools questionnaires
6.2. The Questionnaire: Definition,
Advantages and Disadvantages,
Construction of Questionnaire,
Conduct interviews using
Types of Questions, Guidelines in
Formulation, Problems in OD Matrix
responses, evidence of misleading
questions, the cover letter,
evaluating the questionnaire,
sample questionnaires
6.3. The Interview: Purpose and uses of
interview, advantages and
disadvantages, types of classes of
interviews, interview as
instruments, steps/ pointers, what
to avoid in interview

7. Data Processing 7.1. Data Processing: Definition
7.2. Data Matrix: Types of matrices
Construct data matrix
(Univariate matrix, bivariate,
multivariate)
7.3. Dummy tables

8. Statistical 8.1. Univariate Statistical Treatment,
Bivariate Statistical Treatment,
Treatment Identify statistical tool
Multivariate Statistical Treatment
8.2. Frequency Distribution and
Graphical Representation
8.3. Descriptive Statistics: Measures of
Central Tendency, Measures of
Variability, Normal Distribution of
Standard, Measures of Relative
Variability, Measures of Kurtosis,
Measures of Skewness
8.4. Inferential Statistics: Correlation,
Chi-square, z-test means, t-test, f-
test, Kruskal-Wallis One-way
Analysis of variance by ranks,
Friedman Two-way analysis of
variance by ranks

9. Data Analysis, 9.1. Data Analysis: Types of Data
Analysis (Univariate Analysis,
Presentation Parade of Sample Data
Bivariate Analysis, Multivariate
and Analysis, Normative Analysis, Presentations
Interpretation of Status Analysis, Descriptive
Data Analysis, Classification Analysis, Analyze the data
Evaluative Analysis, Comparative
Analysis)
9.2. Presentation of Data: Textual
presentation, tabular presentation,
Graphical Presentation, Purpose of
Graphing, Advantages and
Limitations of Graphs, Types of
graphs, construction of Individual
Graphs
9.3. Group Derive Generalization
10. Summary, 10.1. Summary of Findings Formulate Conclusion and
10.2. Conclusion and Some dangers to
Conclusions and Recommendations
avoid in drawing up conclusions
Recommendatio 10.3. Recommendations
ns

11. Thesis Proposal 11.1. Writing Requirements
11.2. Content and Structure of Thesis
Writing (Individual Paper)
Proposal: The Problem: Rationale
and Background, Review of
Related Literature, Methodology, Thesis Writing Proposal
Materials and methods, results and
discussion, summary, conclusion
and recommendations, Schedule of
Activities, Bibliography, Curriculum
Vitae
11.3. Form and Styles of a Research
Paper, Thesis and Dissertations
Batch 1 Presentation of Output to panel
of examiners

Batch 2Presentation of Output to panel of
examiners

IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Individual Reporting
2. Group Presentations of develop or research activities
3. Group Research ( PAR, RRAS, Action Research, Case Study)
4. Proposal Presentation with panel of examiners
5. Sample Statistical Problems and Case Analysis
6. Written Examination
7. Writing reports of tryouts
8. Portfolio Development of Thesis Proposal

V. GRADING SCALE
1. Attendance ……………………………………………………………. 5%
2. Written Examination ……………………………………………………………… 20%
3. Individual Output ……………………………………………………………… 75%
Required Entries
a. Active Participation ………………………………………………………….
(Handouts of oral report, Individual Written Report)
b. Presentation of Thesis Proposal for Panel of Examiners ……………… (15%)

c. Individual Thesis Proposal ………………………………………………… (35%)
i. Research Problem
1. The Problem
2. Statement of the Problem
3. Scope and Delimitation
4. Significance of the Study
ii. Review of Related Literature and Studies
1. Background of the study
2. Related Literature
3. Related Studies
4. Definition of Terms
iii. Methodology
1. Research Design
2. Research Locale and Sampling
3. Research Methodology
iv. Bibliography
v. Appendices
vi. Curriculum Vitae

TOTAL ================ 100%

VI. COURSE REFERENCES
• Fraenkel, J. and Wallen, N. How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 6 Edition,
th

McGraw Hills Companies, Inc. New York, 2007
• Calmorin, L. and Calmorin,M..Research Methods and Thesis Writing2nd Edition, Rex Bookstore,
Inc. Sampaloc, Metro Manila, 2007
• Calmorin, Laurentina . Research and Statistics with Computer. National Book Store,
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, 2010
• Calderon, J. and Gonzales, E. Methods of Research and Thesis Writing.National Bookstore,
Incorporated, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, 1993

Prepared by: Noted by:

MARIA THERESA P. PELONES, DM SALOME F. SESTINA
Professor Chairman BSED

THELMA B. PAGUNSAN
Dean

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