1. Orientation to Correlational
Research Methodology
By
Erwin Rahayu Saputra
6A – 102122032
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2. References
 Ahira, Anne. Trik Membuat Landasan Teori Skripsi. [Online]. Available.
http://www.anneahira.com/landasan-teori.htm [April, 5th 2013]
 Annisa, Witri. (2010). Metode Penelitian Korelasional. [Online]. Available.
http://bintangkecilku.wordpress.com/2010/10/30metode-penelitian-korelasional-2/ [April,
5th 2013]
 Arikunto, Suharsimi. (2010). Prosedur Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Praktik. Jakarta:
Rineka Cipta.
 Nesama, Eka. (2011). Cara menulis Latar Belakang Penelitian. [Online]. Avaiiable.
http://ekagurunesama.blogspot.com/2011/04/cara-menulis-latar-belakang-penelitian.html?
m=1 [April 5th 2013]
 Robert. Research Problem. [Online]. Available. http://nmmu.ac.za/robert/resprobl.htm
[March, 26th 2013]
 Sarwono, Jonathan (2006). Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif dan Kualitatif. Yogyakarta:
Graha Ilmu.
 Schmidt, Stephen R. Research method. [Online]. Available.
http://capone.mtsu.edu/sschmidt/methods/correlational.html [April, 4th 2013]
 Smith, Scott (2012). Research Problem : 5 Ways To Formulate Research Problem.
[Online]. Available. http://www.qualtrics.com/blog/research-problem/ [March, 26th 2013]
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3. Correlational Reseach
 Arikunto (2010:4) says that correlational research is a
research that is done by the researchers to find out the
degree of relation between two or more variables
without a change, addition, or manipulation to the
existing data.
 She adds that there are two kinds of correlational
research, they are :
o Equivalent correlation;
o Causal correlation
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4. Schmidt :
 Possitive correlation
 Negative correlation
 No correlation
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5. Determining Research Problem
 According to Arikunto (2010:69), problem is a part of
someone’s need to be solved.
 Sarwono (2006:31) states some guides to find out the
problem, they are:
o Problem should formulate the relation of two variables
or more;
o Problem should be stated clearly, unambigous and
mostly formulated in form of question;
o Problem should be able to be tested with empirical
method
o Problem do not represent the moral and ethic position
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6. Considerations of choosing the problem
(Sarwono, 2006:36)
Able to be done
The range of the research
Correlation
Theoretical value
Practical value
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7.
CHECKLIST FOR TESTING THE FEASIBILITY OF THE
YES NO
RESEARCH PROBLEM (Robert)
1 Is the problem of current interest? Will the research results have social, educational or scientific value?
2 Will it be possible to apply the results in practice?
3 Does the research contribute to the science of education?
4 Will the research opt new problems and lead to further research?
5 Is the research problem important? Will you be proud of the result?
6 Is there enough scope left within the area of reseach (field of research)?
7 Can you find an answer to the problem through research? Will you be able to handle the research problem?
8 Will it be pratically possible to undertake the research?
9 Will it be possible for another researcher to repeat the research?
10 Is the research free of any ethical problems and limitations?
11 Will it have any value?
12 Do you have the necessary knowledge and skills to do the research? Are you qualified to undertake the research?
13 Is the problem important to you and are you motivated to undertake the research?
14 Is the research viable in your situation? Do you have enough time and energy to complete the project?
15 Do you have the necessary funds for the research?
16 Will you be able to complete the project within the time available?
17 Do you have access to the administrative, statistic and computer facilities the research necessitates?
TOTAL:
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8. Writing Research Background
Background is the overview of the whole research
report content
According to Nesama (2011), background should
consist of:
Phenomenon/the newest issue
Ideal condition supported by the newest theories
Emprirical condition
Problem finding
Research reason
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9. Formulating the Research
Problem
Arikunto (2010:89) says that formulation of the
problem can be done by formulating the title as
complete as possible.
Smith (2012) states 5 ways to formulate research
problem. They are:
 Specify the Research Objectives
 Review the Environment or Context of the Research Problem
 Explore the Nature of the Problem
 Define the Variable Relationships
 The Consequences of Alternative Courses of Action
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10. Formulating the aims of the
research
 Arikunto (2010:97) states that the aim of
the research is a sentence formulation
that shows something got after doing the
research.
 She adds that it is the same with the
desired answer of the problem, but
different on the formulation
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11. Problem Aim of The Research
Something’s asked Answer to be found
Conclusion
Answer that is got
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12. Generating Theoretical
Background
 Ahira says that landasan teori merupakan
sebuah ulasan atau penjabaran kembali
teori-teori yang telah ada tentang suatu
hal yang sedang diteliti.
 Hal penting dalam landasan teoretis
o Teori yang diulas harus berkaitan dengan isi penelitian;
o Ditulis oleh pakar di bidangnya;
o Harus saling mendukung dan melengkapi (sehingga harus dipilah
dan dipilih dengan cermat)
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13. According to Ahira,
 Landasan teoretis dalam penelitian kuantitatif
sangatlah penting, karena penelitian berangkat
dari teori yang ada
 Landasan teoretis dalam penelitian kualitatif
tidak sebegitu penting seperti pada metode
kuantitatif, karena dipandang sebagai pegangan
atau tongkat yang membantu penelitian berjalan
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14. Dtermining Research Procedure
(correlational)
According to Annisa
 Penentuan Masalah
Sukardi (2004:27) dalam Annisa menyatakan
bahwa dalam penelitian korelasi, masalah yang
dipilih harus mempunyai nilai yang berarti dalam
pola perilaku fenomena yang kompleks yang
memerlukan pemahaman.
Variabel yang dimasukan dalam penelitian
harus didasarkan pada pertimbangan teoretis
dan nalar, bahwa variabel tersebut mempunyai
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15.  Peninjauan masalah atau studi pustaka
studi kepustakaan akan menjadi pijakan untuk
memperoleh landasn teori, kerangka berfikir
dan penentuan dugaan sementara
 Rancangan penelitian atau metodologi
penelitian
penentuan subjek penelitian yang relatif
homogen (agar mudah mendapatkan
korelasinya)
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16.  Pengumpulan data
dalam penelitian korelasional, pengukuran
variabel dapat dilakukan dalam waktu yang
relatif sama
 Analisis data
dalam penelitian korelasional, analisis data
dilakaukan dengan mengkorelasikan hasil suatu
variabel dangan yang lainnya.
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17. analisis data penelitian korelasi biasanya
dilakukan dengan teknik bivariat
(Syamsudin and Vismaia, 2005:25 dalam
Annisa)
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18.  Simpulan
merupakan hasil analisis deskripsi dan
pembahasan tentang hal yang diteliti
 Pelaporan
penyusunan laporan agar penelitian yang
dilakukan dapat diketahui oleh orang lain
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