Chapter 3

Methodology of Research

This chapter presents the techniques of the study, the respondent’s, the instruments for

the study, and the specific evaluation and observation of the data used. and gathered.

Methods and Techniques of the Study

According to Golafshani N. (2002), Researchers who use logical positivism or

quantitative research employ experimental methods and quantitative measures to test

hypothetical generalizations, and they also emphasize the measurement and analysis of causal

relationships between variables. To illustrate the meaning of quantitative research for its use

of explaining social problems.

This study seeks the influence of color- coded notes in Grade 11 students’ memory

performance. This research is a type of quantitative research because it deals with numbers,

logic, and objective stance of the study. Also the study will use pre-test an post-test to know if

color-coded notes really influence the students’ memory performance.

Population and Sample of the Study

The respondents of this study are the Grade 11 students’ at San Roque National High

School Year 2019- 2020. By the used of random sampling, eighty (80) samples will be chosen

to be the respondents from the four sections of Grade 11 which are: Illustrator, Flash, Corel
and Lightroom. In Getting the samples the researchers choose randomly to assure that there

will be no bias among the respondents for more reliable results.

Data Gathering Procedure

The title of the study was checked, revised and rechecked by the researcher’s adviser to

maintain conformity on the subject of research.

To legally conduct research (study) the researchers produce a request letter for the

permission of the principal of San Roque National High School.

The respondents will take pre-test and post- test based on the subject Earth and Life

science to measure their memory and to know if using color- coded notes is effective or not.

This examination was presented to, analyzed and checked by the research adviser to make

sure that it is valid.