Identifying the
Inquiry and
Stating the
Problem
Chapter 2
Presentation by Ms. Neslyn Jane Tolentino
Lesson 2.1:
Quantitative
Research Problem
Research Problem
- Is an issue of concern that an investigator represents and
justifies in a research study.
- It is something that nurtures in your mind a difficulty on
uncertainty, enough to push you to an empirical
investigation whereby you search for answers to a problem
by collecting and analyzing data or information through
which you can find the right answer or solution. (Baraceros,
2016).
Factors to consider in selecting a
Research Problem
1. Researcher’s Interest
2. Availability of Funds
3. Investigator’s Ability and Training
Characteristics of Research
Problem
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic
T - Time-bound
Research Problem
- Interrogative statement: What percentage of Manila private
universities consider the use of grammar textbooks as the
most effective way to help college students attain
communicative competence?
- Declarative statement: The main objective of this study is to
find out the percentage of Manila private universities
considering the use of grammar textbooks as the most
effective way help college students attain communicative
competence.
Research Questions
Interrogative statements:
Specifically, it aims to answers the following questions:
1. What is an English grammar textbook?
2. What is communicative competence?
3. What components of the grammar textbook work for communicative
competence development?
4. How many Manila private universities require the use of grammar
textbooks?
5. How many Manila private universities use grammar textbooks as references
only?
6. To what extent do Manila private universities find grammar textbooks
effective in helping college students attain communicative competence?
Research Questions
Declarative statements:
Likewise, this study aims at finding answers to the following specific
objectives:
1. To define a grammar textbook
2. To explain the meaning of communicative competence
3. To identify the components of the grammar book that work for
communicative-competence development
4. To determine the number of Manila private universities requiring the use of
grammar textbooks
5. To determine the number of Manila private universities using grammar
textbooks as references only
6. To determine the extent of Manila private universities considering grammar
textbooks as the means by which they can help the college students attain
communicative competence
Types of Research Questions
(as cited by Baraceros, 2016)
A quantitative research problem can generate a set of research questions
or sub-problems that fall under any of these types of research questions:
1. Descriptive research questions - ask questions on the kind,
qualifications, and categories of the subjects or participants.
2. Relation questions - are questions about the nature and manner of
connection between or among variables.
3. Causal questions- reasons behind the effects of the independent
variable on the dependent variable is the focus of these types of research
questions.
Approaches to Quantitative Research
Questions
1. Deductive Approach - it goes from bigger ideas such as theories and
concepts to smaller ideas. Operational definition tends in this approach
because of the meaning of a variable is explained based on its
involvement or role in the research process, particularly, in the
measurement, manipulation, or control of the concept application.
2. Inductive Approach - starts from smaller and simpler ideas to bigger or
more complex ones. Inductively formulated research questions focus on
description of things to prove an idea or a system.
Guidelines in Writing the Title
1. Generally, the title is formulated before the start of the
research work. It may be revised later if there is a need.
2. The title must contain the subject matter of the study,
the locale of the study, the population involved, and
period when the data is gathered or will be gathered.
3. It must be broad enough to include all the aspect of the
subject matter studies or to be studied. Hence, the title
indicates what is expected to be found inside the thesis
report.
Guidelines in Writing the Title
4. It must be brief and concise as possible.
5. Avoid using terms like “An Analysis of”, “A study of”, “An
Investigation of”, and the like. All these things are
understood to have been done or to be done when the
research is conducted.
6. If the title is more than one line, it must be written like
inverted pyramid, all words in CAPITAL letter.
Guidelines in
Choosing a
Research
Topic
1. Interest in the Subject Matter
2. Availability of Information
3. Timeliness and Relevance of the
Topic
4. Limitations on the Subject
5. Personal Resources
Sources of
Research
Topics
1. Specialization
2. Mass Media, Communication
(Newspaper, TVs, Radio, FIlms)
3. Periodicals and Journals
4. Work Experience (OJT,
Fieldwork)
5. Thesis and Dissertations
6. Creative Ideas of the
researchers
Identifying the
Inquiry and
Stating the
Problem
Chapter 2
Presentation by Ms. Neslyn Jane Tolentino
