Assumptions, Scope and

Delimitations of the Study,

Significance and Definition
of Terms
Week 5
Assumptions
An assumption is a statement taken for granted.
It does not have to be prove like a theory or tested like a
hypothesis.
In other words, it is taken as a simple truth.
When one says, assume the line is straight, forthcoming
statements will be based on a straight line.
It also helps in the establishing parameters of the study.
Examples of Assumptions
1. facts and data gathered from the hospital are true and
may be taken in for analysis and inference.
2. students assertions made on the questionnaire are to
be the best of their ability; hence, inferences can be made
from their responses.
Scope and Delimitations
of the Study
Some would prefer Scope and Limitations of the Study,
which may also be right.
When Scope and Delimitation of the Study is preferred, it
would only mean the extent of the study, or it will be a
discussion of what it will not do, but will be confined
only to the topics referred to in the study.
The scope defines clearly the where, what, when ,
and who of the study will not go beyond that.
Scope and Delimitations
of the Study
On the other hand, when the other is preferred or used
and limitations are expressed, it would mean it is a phase,
aspect, or a situation in the study which may adversely
affect the results with which you have no control
Significance of the Study
One of the most important considerations in the choice of
a topic is the fact that it is important, or that it is of value.
The study should have an importance to you, to the
school, or the community, or that it will end up
developing a policy that will benefit national leadership
in education, in the university, or in the community.
You should be able to mention the sectors that will be
benefited by the study, as well as its contribution to
current research and knowledge.
Definition of Terms
There are some terms in the study, which the reader may
not understand.
It is therefore important to define terms which are within
the context of the study, starting from the words in the
title, statement of the problem, and even in the
methodology.
Definition of terms is not footnoted, since they are
operational or how they are used in the study, and it is not
technical concept.