CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A. Research Design

The writer takes ABA UMI as place for investigation. In field study, the
writer observe some problerms which are faced by the fourth semester of ABA
UMI in learning modal auxiliary. To get the valid data the writer gives some
quitionnaires to students about modal auxiliary. After that, the writer will analyzes
students problem in using modal auxiliary.

B. Population and Sample

a. Population
The population of this study is the student of fourth semester at
ABA UMI which is consist of four class, with the total are 120 students.

b. Sample
The sample of this study is one of classes at fourth semester at ABA
UMI, which consist of 30 students.

C. Research Instrument
In this research, the writer uses descriptive research design, and the
research instruments is questionnaire. The writer will make questionnaire consists
of 10 items. It correlates with the problem are faced in using modal auxiliary.

D. Data Collection Procedure

In collecting the data, the writer will use questionnaire. The aim of
collecting the data know the students problem in using modal auxiliary. The will
writer take some steps for collecting the data, such as :

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1. In collecting data, the writer will hold some procedure. The writer will
give information and direction how to answer the questionnaire. Writer
will arrange the time to answer. After students answer the questionnaire,
the writer take some documents of this steps as prove in collecting the
data.
2. The result of questionnaire will be analyzed by the writer.

E. Data Analysis
The data will be analyzed through desciptive method, it describes the
object that agree with observation and make a conclusion about the students’
problem in using modal auxiliary.