Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter states the procedures of research of research design, data gathering, instruments,
materials, and methods that the proponent acquired to provide the adequate data needed for the
proposed Mental Hospital.

RESEARCH DESIGN

The study used the descriptive type of method that involves the analysis of the data gathered through
fact-finding and interpretation. This requires the use of narrative explanations through the information
gathered from reading materials to give the analysis and solution to the study. This strategy helped the
researcher to come up into an accurate process of analysis of data.

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

Various related data were gathered from primary and secondary sources then evaluated, analyzed, and
synthesized. The proponent uses different strategies in collecting data for the proposed study.

The following are used as methods to collect data:

A. Ocular site inspection

To identify the present condition of the site, ocular site inspection is needed. Limited actual site
observation has been conducted by the proponent to come up with sufficient data with the
existing status of the area.

B. Interview (Oral Investigation)

The study requires formal and informal interviews to find solution and related data. This uses
question-and-answer format for formal interview and open-ended conversation for informal
interview. The proponent interviewed the department head or assistant of related government
offices and private institutions incorporated with the scope of the study to identify ideas and
guidelines specification.

C. Library works
The proponent used books, theses, magazines, case studies, and other published or unpublished
materials in collecting sufficient information related to the study.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

In providing data for the study, the proponent used interview and observation methods to gather data.
Different tools were used by the proponent for data collection for the proposal such as:
a. Site Criteria
Site criteria are the different standards of identifying the appropriate selection of site that
entails the consideration of the existing facilities. This also includes the technical location of the
site.

b. Site Checklist
Site checklist includes the comparison of the two selected site which summarizes all the data
gathered and shows the most appropriate site to be used.

c. Letter
Letters were given by the proponent to every government offices related to the development of
the mental hospital to acquire data duly signed by the thesis adviser of the study who
contributed to the study.

d. Interview questionnaires
This is the set of queries given by the proponent to the respondent during the interview process.