Chapter 3

Research Methodology

Research Design

The research design will be used the close-ended question survey. It is

the process of collecting information answering our questionnaire by just answering

“yes” or “no”. A closed-ended question refers to any question for which a researcher

provides research participants with options from which to choose a response. [1] Closed-

ended questionscome in a multitude of forms, but are defined by their need to have

explicit options for a respondent to select.However, one should opt for the most

applicable question type on a case-by-case basis, depending on the objective of

the survey. (QuestionPro)

Research Respondents

The respondents of this study will be the Senior High School students and

the parents. Wherein a total sample of 40 respondents, 30 senior high school students

and 10 parents will answer the questionnaire given to them and to undergo interview.

Research Environment

Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School is a secondary

public high school located in Balaga Drive, Labangon Cebu City. The school is

implemented the K-12 system along the other public high schools. The school provides

Junior High School and Senior High School. It provides only three academic tracks for
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Senior High School namely, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

track, General Academic Strand (GAS), and Technical Vocational Livelihood TVL) track.

Data Gathering Procedure

From the population of approximately 1000 students from Don Sergio

Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School, 20 students and 20 parents were randomly

selected to answer the questionnaire. Purposive sampling was utilized because the

respondents can be picked randomly in every section.

Research Instrument

The research instrument used for this research is formulated through the

gathering questions from related literature and studies for the questionnaires. Also, the

senior high students were answered by the using likert scale method type – by just

checking the given choices about using gas in their households.

Statistical Treatment

A statistical tool used to measure two or more quantitative variables, also

define the difference between the two variables. In addition to this study, the

researchers used numerical statistics where integrate the data so that hypotheses will

done.

Weighted mean -
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where: x= mean of the set x value

n = sum of all the set of x values

= the number of x values

Chi Square -
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Chapter 4
Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data

These chapters show and discuss the data analysis and findings from 40

questionnaires completed by the students in senior high and the parents. The purpose

of this study is to study the advantages of having Butane gas stoves used in the homes

of Senior High School students in Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High

School for their day to day chores and the reason why they continue to use such

despite its dangers.

4.1 Respondents Family Structure

4.1.1 Students

Family Structure Frequency Percentage

Nuclear Family 19 95%

Extended Family 1 5%

Total 20 100%

4.1.2 Parents

Family Structure Frequency Percentage

Nuclear Family 13 65%

Extended Family 7 35%

Total 20 100%
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The respondents in Senior High School Students are frequently on the nuclear

family of 19 which is 95% out of the 20 respondents while about 5% only at the

extended family. While the other 20 respondents of parents are frequently on the

nuclear family which is 65% just like the respondents in senior high students while about

35% only at the extended family.

4.2 Respondents Salary Rage

4.2.1 Students

Salary Range Frequently Percentage

Less than 500 15 75%

More than 500 5 25%

Total 20 100%

4.2.2 Parents

Salary Range Frequently Percentage

Less than 500 11 55%

More than 500 9 45%

Total 20 100%

The respondents of Senior High School Students are frequently on the salary

range of less than 500 which is 75% while about 25% on the salary range of more than

500. While the parents are the respondents the salary range that are frequently in less
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than 500 just the same with the students which is 55% while more than 500 salary

range only at 45%.

4.3 Level of Awareness

STATEMENT PARENTS STUDENTS

1. Butane gas is really helpful in cooking 4.15 4.35 Strongly

Aware
foods. Aware

2. Butane gas is a safer and easier. 4.25 Aware 3.15 Undecided

3. Butane gas is very affordable. 4.2 Aware 3.55 Aware

4. Butane gas is very useful when it comes in 3.45 4.3 Strongly

Undecided
outdoor activities. Aware

5. Butane gas is an environmentally friendly. 2.75 Unaware 2.95 Undecided

6. Butane gas can easily combustible. 3.8 Aware 3.45 Undecided

7. Butane gas is one of reasons to cause fire. 4.3 Strongly Aware 4.25 Aware

8. Butane gas can cause health problems. 4.1 Aware 3.35 Undecided

9. Butane gas is heavy because it is made of 3 Undecided 2.9 Undecided

metal.

10. Butane gas can be used in business like 3.4 Undecided 3.45 Undecided

cafeterias.
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Legend:

4.26 – 5.00 (Strongly aware)

3.51 – 4.25 (Aware)

2.76 – 3.50 (Undecided)

2.00 – 2.75 (Unaware)

1.00 – 1.99 (Strongly Unaware)

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4.3 TOS of Advantages and Disadvantages

STATEMENT ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES TOTAL

1. Butane gas is really helpful in

cooking foods.

2. Butane gas is a safer and

easier.

3. Butane gas is very affordable.

4. Butane gas is very useful when

it comes in outdoor activities.

5. Butane gas is an
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 10
environmentally friendly.

6. Butane gas can easily

combustible.

7. Butane gas is one of reasons to

cause fire.

8. Butane gas can cause health

problems.

9. Butane gas is heavy because it

is made of metal.

10. Butane gas can be used in

business like cafeterias.

In this TOS shows that the advantages

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