Sampling Procedure
This study will employ a purposive sampling method. Frost (2023) defined
purposive sampling as a non-probability method for obtaining a sample where
researchers use their expertise to choose specific participants that will help the study
meet its goals. These subjects have characteristics that the researchers need to
evaluate their research question. In other words, the researchers pick the participants
“on purpose.”
Frost (2023) added that purposive sampling is used when learning a lot from a
small sample is necessary and one is knowledgeable enough about the subject to
identify which topics are crucial to the study. This strategy can assist in concentrating on
a specifically defined subpopulation, key players in a process, typical cases, or unique
cases. A group of techniques known as "purposeful sampling" employ various strategies
to respond to the research topic.
In this study purposive sampling will be used by the researchers in identifying
respondents who necessarily help putting things in this research in place. The samples
will be identified based on their performance in the class employing the basics of
English communication as evident on their academic endeavors and more so on their
academic achievement. Furthermore, the sampling technique will help the researchers
conveniently gather the necessary information considering the saturation stage or
phase as the springboard.
Research Instrument
A structured interview will be used in this research study. In a structured
interview, the interviewer proceeds to ask the interviewee certain questions in a
predetermined sequence. The interviewer compiles the candidate's responses.
Interviewers can get similar types of information provided in a consistent context from
interviewees by asking the same questions in the same order (Indeed, 2023).
Velasquez and Freier (2023) said that when conducting a structured interview, all
respondents are subjected to the same set of predefined questions. Structured
interviews are characterized by a predetermined list of questions that interviewers ask
all candidates. Giving an overarching structure to the interview provides a consistent
experience for all candidates. Structured interviews also help interviewers avoid asking
redundant questions.
In this research a clear series of steps will be prepared for a structured interview.
The researchers first studied the profile of the respondents for an easy crafting of the
questions for the interview. Afterwards, the researchers will identify certain areas of the
research variable that will be necessary in gathering reliable and valid data. Then,
questions will be framed and crafted. These questions will be subjected for validation for
its effectivity. A Senior High School teacher who at the same time a practical research
teacher will be consulted as a validator of the instrument. Upon validation, a system of
evaluating the questions based on the standard criteria needed in this study that will
include the content and answers will easily be generalized. Then, the validator will be
scrutinizing its usability whether will be effectively used or will be leading to erroneous
result. However, establishing validity and reliability in qualitative research can be less
precise, though participant/member checks, peer evaluation (another researcher checks
the researcher’s inferences based on the instrument (Denzin & Lincoln, 2005).
After the instrument is validated, the researchers will discuss the instrument that
will be used in cases necessary adjustments will be done. After clearing things from the
instrument, the researchers will be setting date for the conduct of the interview.
