Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Setting

Introduction

Research Locale

Framework of the Study

Background of the Study

Statement of the Problem.

Assumption/Hypothesis

Scope and Limitation

Significance of the Study

Definition of Terms

Introduction

Presents the rationale of your study and clearly indicates why it is worth doing

Provides readers with the background information for the research

Research Locale

Briefly describes the research locale where to conduct the study. In doing this, you can cite major
characteristics of the locale that has something to do with the investigation.

Framework of the Study

States the anchor point of the study.

Serves as the framework of the investigation

Could be in the form of conceptual or theoretical framework.

Identify the key independent and dependent/major and minor variables of your investigation. Explain
relationships of this variables in clear systematic way.

Statement of the Problem

States the general and specific research problem, which is often referred to as the purpose of the study

Must not be answerable by yes or no

Assumption/Hypothesis

Provides introductory statement

A – presumed as true statement of facts related to the research problem

Hypotheses

Null – a denial of difference of an effect, easy to reject or accept. “no difference” form in terms of
theoretical constructs and a “no diff” form in terms of the operation required to test the hypothesis

Alternative – form that states the hypothesis you will accept, if the null hypothesis is rejected, stated in
terms of theoretical constructs. In other words, usually what you hope the results will show.

Scope and Limitation

Sets the limitation or boundaries of your research in order to provide a clear focus

Mainly the coverage of your study and the Delimitation is the limitation of your study or topic

Significance of the Study

Provides the context and sets the stage for you research question in such a way as to show its necessity
and importance

Mainly focuses on the question “who will benefit from the study?”

States the usefulness of your study in the society.

Definition of Terms

Identifies and defines key terms found in the research

Must be arranged in alphabetical order

must also be stated if you used your definition of terms in technically or operationally