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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
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Research Design .
The research design is clearly stated
The research design is appropriate to the research
study.
The choice of the research design is clearly justified.
The method of research is identified as either
qualitative, quantitative or mixed method.
The research design is appropriate to the research
method.
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REVIEW CHECKLIST FOR A QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH STUDY
A. PRELIMINARIES
1. Title
a. It is simple, brief and attractive.
b. It accurately reflects the problem of the study.
c. It condenses the contents in a few words, ideally, with not more than 20 words.
2. Abstract
a. It focuses on what the study is all about usually in a paragraph of 250 words or less.
b. It concludes the major aspects of the study such as: overall purpose of the study, the
research problems, the research design, the major findings and a brief summary of
interpretations and conclusions.
B. CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
1. Background of the Study
a. The introductory paragraph catches the attention of the reader.
b. It contains a brief discussion of previous works.
c. Literature reviews are discussed here based on the original materials and not
on the research abstracts and should be relevant to the current studies.
d. Variables of the study are also discussed here.
e. It points out the issues to be addressed in the current work.
f. The rationale on the choice of the study is fully discussed.
g. It discusses why the research problem has an important social concern.
h. The last paragraph reflects an overview of what the chapter will present.
2. Statement of the Problem
a. The general statement of the problem capsulized the main problem stated in
the title of the research study.
b. The specific problems are logical and in sequential order.
c. The specific problems are consistent with the variables presented in the
conceptual framework of the study.
d. The specific problems jibe with the contents of the research instrument.
e. The problem statements are clear, concise and reflective of the study.
3. Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
a. Theories are discussed fully and are related to the variables.
b. The theories are relevant to the current study.
c. There is a well-organized presentation of theoretical framework.
d. There is a clear research paradigm that clearly illustrates the conceptual
framework of the study.
e. There is a clear description of the variables and how they are related to each
other.
4. Scope and Delimitation of the Study
a. Scope and delimitations of the study are discussed.
b. The parameters and boundaries are well-defined.
c. Generalizability of the findings of the study is discussed.
d. Information is presented in a discussion context, rather than simply stated or
listed.
5. Significance of the Study
a. The importance of the study is specified.
b. The beneficiaries of the study and how they will be benefited are cited.
c. The importance of the study includes its contribution to current and future
studies and thoughts.
d. The result of the research study adds to existing knowledge and literature.
6. Definition of Terms
a. The terms are arranged alphabetically.
b. The definitions given, represent operational definitions or how the terms are
used in the study.
c. Conceptual definitions taken from books, periodicals, magazines and journals
are supported with citations.
C. CHAPTER II METHODOLOGY
1. Research Design
a. The research design is clearly stated.
b. The research design is appropriate to the research study.
c. The choice of the research design is clearly justified.
d. The method of research is identified as either qualitative, quantitative or mixed
method.
e. The research design is appropriate to the research method.
2. Respondents of the Study
a. The population of the study is clearly identified.
b. The sampling technique or the procedure on how the samples are drawn from
the population is discussed.
c. Sample size is adequate and representative of the population.
3. Research Instrument
a. The research instrument is identified and properly described.
b. The research instrument has undergone validation and reliability tests.
c. The instrument is long enough to get the essential data.
d. All directions in the instrument are clear and complete.
e. The questions in the instrument are presented from general to specific for
logical and objective responses.
f. The questionnaire format is constructed such that data are easily tabulated and
interpreted.
4. Data Collection Procedure
a. The technique for data collection are fully discussed.
b. Permits to gather data from the respondents are prepared.
5. Analysis of Data
a. The statistical tool is appropriate for the analysis of data.
b. Enough explanations for the choice of statistical measures are given.
c. The statistical measures to test the significance of the measures used, are
identified and explained accordingly.
6. Validity and Reliability
a. The questionnaire undergoes a validation procedure done by the experts to
make sure it accurately measure what aims to do.
b. The questionnaire was properly assessed to indicate the accuracy or precision
of the measuring instrument.
c. Pilot testing of the questionnaire is presented.
1. The summary of findings presents a brief statement which includes the main purpose of the study,
the population sample or respondents, the sampling design and period of study.
2. It presents a summary of the major findings of the study.
3. The conclusions are based on the findings of the study.
4. The conclusions are clear and written in simple language.
5. The acceptance or rejection of a hypothesis is stated as a conclusion.
6. The recommendations are logical and flow from the conclusions.
7. The recommendations are relevant and doable.