PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 POWERPOINT

1. PRESENTING
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
BEST DESIGN
LESSON 31

2. Review Checklist for Quantitative Research Study
A. Preliminaries
1. Title
a. It is simple, brief and attractive.
b. It is accurately reflects the problem of the study.
c. it is condenses the contents in a few words, ideally with not more
than 20 words.
2. Abstract
a. It focuses on what the study is all about usually in a paragraph of
300 words or less.
b. It concludes the major aspects of the study such as: overall purposes of
the study; the research problems, the research design, the major findings and a
brief summary of interpretations and conclusions.

3. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
1. Introductory paragraph
◦A. The introductory paragraph catches the attention of the reader.
◦B. It contains a brief discussion of previous works.
◦C. It points out the issues to be addressed in the current work.
◦D. The rationale on the choice of the study is fully discussed.
◦E. it discusses why the research problem has as important social concern.
◦F. The last paragraph reflects an overview of what the chapter will present.

4. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
2. Theoretical /Conceptual Framework
◦ A. Theories are discussed fully and are related to the variables.
◦ B. The theories are relevant to the current study.
◦ C. There is a well-organized presentation of presentation on theoretical
framework.
◦ D. There is a clear research paradigm that clearly illustrates the conceptual
framework of the study.
◦ E. there is a clear description of the variables and how they are related to each
other.

5. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
3. Statement of the Problem
◦A. The general statement of the problem capsulized the main problem
stated in the title of the research study.
◦B. The specific problems are logical and in sequential order.
◦C. The specific problems are consistent with the variables presented in
the conceptual framework of the study.
◦D. The specific problems jibe with the contents of the research
instrument.
◦E. The problem statement are clear, concise and reflective of the study.

6. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
4. Hypothesis of the study
A. it is an accurate statement of the objectives of the study.
B. It is stated in terms of desired outcomes.
C. The null hypothesis is based on a specific problems posed in
the study.

7. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
5. Purpose of the study
A. It is an accurate statement of the objectives of the study.
B. it is stated in terms of desired outcomes.
C. It is clear and concise.

8. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
6. Significance of the study
A. The importance of the study is specified.
B. The beneficiaries of the study and how they will be benefited are cited.
C. The importance of the study includes its contribution to current and
future studies and thoughts.
D. The result of the research study adds to existing knowledge and
literature.

9. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
7. Scope and Delimitation of the study
A. Scope and delimitation of the study are discussed.
B. The parameters and boundaries are well defined.
C. Generalizability of the findings of the study is discussed.
D. Information is presented in a discussion context, rather than
simply stated or listed.

10. CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION
8. Definition of Terms
A. The terms are arranged alphabetically.
B. The definitions given, represent operational definition or how
the terms are used in the study.
C. Conceptual definitions taken from books, periodicals,
magazines and journals are supported with citations.

11. CHAPTER 2-Background
1. Review of related literature.
A. The chapter and its contents is introduced in a paragraph.
B. The discussion begins with the research topic transition to introduction of review of
the literature for the current research study.
C. Literature reviews are based on the original materials and not on the research
abstracts.
D. Literature reviews are related to the current study.
E. The researcher recorded the relevance of each of the literature reviewed and analyze to
the current study.
F. The review points out similarities and differences with the currents study being done.
G. The current study is not a duplication of any of the related studies analyzed.

12. CHAPTER 3- Methodology
1. Research design/Method
A. The research design is clearly stated.
B. The research design is appropriate to the research study.
C. The choice of the research design is clearly justified.
D. The method of research is identified as either qualitative, quantitative or mixed
method.
E. The research design is appropriate to the research method.

13. CHAPTER 3- Methodology
2. Population and Sample
A. The population of the study is clearly identified.
B. The sampling techniques or the procedure on how the
samples are drawn from the population is discussed.
C. Sample size is adequate and representative of the population.

14. CHAPTER 3- Methodology
3. Instrumentation
◦A. The research instrument is identified and properly described.
◦B. The research instrument is long enough to get the essential data.
◦C. The instrument is long enough to get the essential data.
◦D. All directions in the instrument are clear and complete.
◦E. The questions in the instrument are presented from general to
specific for logical and objective responses.
◦F. The questionnaire format is constructed such that data are eadily
tabulated and interpreted.

15. CHAPTER 3- Methodology
4. Data Gathering Procedure
A. The techniques for data collection are fully discussed.
B. Permits to gather data from the respondents are prepared.

16. CHAPTER 3- Methodology
5. Statistical treatment of data
A. The statistical tool is appropriate for the analysis of data.
B. Enough explanations for the choice of statistical measures are
given.
C. The statistical measures to test the significance of the
measures used, are identified and explained accordingly.

17. CHAPTER 4- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
1. The results of the study are discussed in detail.
2. The order of the figures follows the discussion themes.
3. Discussion on how the current data compare or contrast with
previous works done.

18. CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The summary of findings presents a brief statement which includes the
main purpose of the study, the population sample or respondents, the
sampling design and period of study.
2. It presents a summary of the major findings of the study.
3. The conclusions are based on the findings of the study.
4. The conclusions are clear and written in simple language.
5. The acceptance or rejection of a hypothesis is stated as a conclusion.
6. The recommendations are logical and flow from the conclusions.
7. The recommendations are relevant, doable and relevant.

19. CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Writing Style and Composition
1. The research proposal is written in the future tense.
2. The proposal and the whole research project are written in
the third person.
3. Proposal & research project are written in the past tense
when quoting from a source.
4. 4. Analysis of tables presented should be in present tense.

20. CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Writing Style and Composition
5. Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling should
be correct.
6. Sentences should be clear, precise and not redundant.
7. Topical sentences should be used to introduced sections and
paragraphs.
8. Contents of sections should be related to other sections and
should support the topical sentences.

21. CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Writing Style and Composition
9. Flow of words should be smooth and comprehensible. There should
be a logical flow of ideas between sections with smooth transition
between paragraph, topics, sections and chapters.
10. The research study should present/cite references in developing the
research problem rather than relying on the learner’s personal opinion.
11. The researcher’s ideas should be clear and consistent throughout
the document.

22. CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Organization and Form
1. The research should be logically and comprehensively
organized.
2. The chapters should be integrated and form a cohesive whole.
3. Transitions between chapters are smooth and coherent.

23. CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Organization and Form
4. The study follows a standard form and follows style standardization,
formatting requirements. Included are the following.
4.1 Running heading is not used.
4.2 Pagination
4.3 Citation format
4.4 Reference format

24. CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Organization and Form
4. The study follows a standard form and follows style standardization,
formatting requirements. Included are the following.
4.5 Listing of items within the text.
4.6 margins
4.7 Chapter titles
4.8 Section title format
4.9 Page format

25. CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5. The study has a professional and scholarly appearance throughout
including the following:
5.1 No formatting or sentence structure errors.
5.2 Short paragraph structure (3-5 sentences per paragraph)
5.3 Short, clear and succinct sentence
6. Citations are used for direct quotations, paraphrasing ,facts and
studies and any personal communication.
7. There is a citation used in the text for each reference page entry.