Chapter 3

Methodology

This chapter present the discussion on the research methodology of the study, the

subjects, sampling technique, research instrument, procedure od data gathering and statistical

treatment that will be used for accurate data analysis and interpretation. And present the

description of the research process. It provides concerning the method that was used in

undertaking this research as well as a justification for the use of this method. The chapter also

describes the various stages of the research, which includes the selection of participants, the data

collection process, and the process of data analysis. The chapter also discusses the role of the

researcher in qualitative research in relation to reflexivity.

Research Design

This qualitative research study at Mindanao State University Wao Community High

School focused on exploring senior high school students’ perceptions of the impact of study

techniques on the learning outcomes. Through semi structured interviews and focus group

discussions with purposive sample of students, the study delved into the experiences and

perspectives of participants.

Respondents of the Study

The population that the researchers selected are the STEM Students in Mindanao State

University Wao Community High School that has a total population of one hundred eighty-six

(186) students. Ninety-two (92) students from Grade 11 and ninety-four (94) students from

Grade 12 students as their respondents due to the fact that they are inclined to The Impact of

Study Techniques on the Learning Outcomes of Senior High School Students.

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Grade Level Section Population Size

11 Archimedes 49

11 Einstein 43

12 Capricorn 53

12 Gemini 41

Total 186

Table 1. Population of Senior High School Students in Mindanao State University

Wao Community High School in Wao, Lanao del Sur

Locale of the Study

The local of the study is Mindanao State University Wao Community High School in the

Philippines. This educational institution serves as the primary setting where the research

activities, data collection, and interaction with senior high school students in Mindanao State

University. The school environment provides a crucial backdrop for exploring the students’

perceptions of the impact of the study technique on the learning outcome of senior high school

students.
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Figure 1. Map of the Mindanao State University Wao Community High School at

Wao Lanao del Sur

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Sampling Technique

The sample participants were selected based on specific criteria related to their

insights and experiences regarding of the impact of study technique on the learning outcome. In

this study, the participants were senior high school students at Mindanao State University Wao

Community High School who were willing to share their perspectives on the topic. The selection

criteria included students who were actively engaged in academic activities and had varied

experience to the impact of study technique on the learning outcomes in their academic journey.

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Research Instrument

The research instrument refers to the tool or technique used to collect data in a research

study. In this study, the researchers used Semi-structured interview as the research design to

collect data and information needed. An interview is a research instrument, asking one or more
people about their opinions on a company, a product, or a topic. This method allows researchers

to obtain detailed information that might not be available through other research methods. The

interview was validated by the teachers who has expertise that relates towards the topic of this

research. An interview consists of a set of questions for the purpose of gathering information

personally and directly from the subjects to help us describe the influence of music in the

student’s well-being.

Procedures of Data Gathering

In this study, the data gathering procedure involved several steps to ensure the collection

of reliable and relevant information. First, an interview with several questions is proposed by the

researchers and consulted one of the teachers to validate the instrument they constructed.

Second, the researchers selected the subjects of the study who are Senior High School Students.

The interview was conducted in person. The interview is conducted in which the subjects have

the freedom to answer all the questions, where the questions are also open-ended. The

researchers also seek permission and information of consent from the subjects if they are willing

to participate and be a part of the study for the researchers to gather information.

Treatment of Data

Data treatment, also known as data preprocessing, is a critical step in the data analysis

process that involves cleaning, transforming, and organizing raw data to make it suitable for

analysis. It also serves several important purposes across various domain and industries. After

collecting the finished papers of the questioners, the researchers recorded the answer of their

individual respondents. After collecting the data would be necessary to organize and clean it to

ensure that it is complete. Checking for missing data and errors are involved. The results of the
analysis will then be interpreted to make recommendations based on the findings of the analysis.

Overall, the treatment of data would involve through and systematic approach to ensure that

validity and reliability of this findings and to contribute our understanding of the impact of the

study technique on the learning outcome of senior high school students of Mindanao State

University Wao Community High School.

Data Analysis

The questioner for the Senior High School Students gave a very general sense of their

background, difficulties, and learning strategy use. The data from the Mindanao State University

Wao Community High School Students in Wao Lanao del Sur was categorized into the three

types of strategies to see if there were any significant variations between or within individual

learners. The background characteristics also were compared with the Mindanao State University

Wao Community High School results to see if there was any intervention or causal links from

other factors. However, the results of these questioner can’t provide generalized information for

participants, the researchers cross-checked the results for each participant and identified possible

connections to the research questions. The researcher also compared cases to find similarities and

differences.
THE IMPACT OF STUDY TECHNIQUE ON THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF

SENIORHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF MINDANAO STATE

UNIVERSITY WAO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Mindanao State University Wao Community High School

Wao, Lanao del Sur

Mariel B. Bascos

Charisse Devine Panulaya

April 29,2024