Dear Respondent

Greetings! Please give us a minute of your time to answer this survey. Your answer is
very precious as this maybe the springboard of the school in capability building seminars and
workshops so please answer it wholehearted. Thank you!

Part 1: Profile of the respondent. Please supply the necessary information needed in this area:
Age: ___________
Sex: ___________
Highest Educational Attainment: _____________________
Years in Service: ____________________
Marital Status: _______________________
Rank/ Position: ______________________
Net Monthly Income: _________________
Part 2: Perception of Respondents on the Importance of Research. Please tick the box that
correspond to your answer by using this scale:
4- Strongly Agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree

Statements 4 3 2 1
It gathers data or information on situations or conditions about which little
knowledge is available
It provides a scientific knowledge base from which theories emerge and
develop.
It helps correct, clarify and validate perceptions and expands these.
It provides scientific and theoretical basis
It defines the parameters and identifies the boundaries of the field of
specialization
It documents the social relevance and efficacy of the field of specialization to
the people and society.
It describes the characteristics of the situation about which little is known.
it provide knowledge for purposes of problem solving and decision making
It develops and evaluates theories and concepts, and practices these for clarity
and validity.
 It develops a considerable degree of confidence.
It enhances analytical problem solving skills
It provides active learning through identification of a problem to be explored
and completed.
It enables skill development for independent research.
It encourages integration of academic knowledge and practical application.
It helps gain the ability to define and analyze a complex problem.
It gives practice in the specification, collection, analysis and reporting of
information.
It gives the opportunity to structure and write up large amounts of material
It provides experience in planning a research over an extended time period and
meeting a deadline.
It provides a closer interaction with the research team (co-researchers and
faculty members)
It enables students to fulfill the requirements of the course

Part 3: Challenges in doing Research. Please tick the box that correspond to your answer by
using this scale:
4- Strongly Agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
Preparing the Proposal 4 3 2 1
Being familiar with other researches that have been conducted in areas related to
the field of specialization
Understanding the steps to be used in conducting the research
Selecting a researchable and feasible problem or query
Determine the usefulness of the results
Establishing the value of the problem to society and profession
Identifying investigative questions in the statement of the problem
Preparing a comprehensive review of literature
Choosing the methodology or research design
Selecting the location for the research
Developing a valid and reliable instrument

Conducting the Research 4 3 2 1

Accessibility of documents, people and/ or institutions in data gathering
Willingness of individuals or institutions to participate or impart information
Amount of time available to conduct and finish the research
Sufficiency of fiscal resources/funds
Proximity of research location/setting/ environment
 Availability of research resources (i.e., space, computers and other equipment,
transportation, communication and other facilities)
Adequacy of knowledge in measuring tools (statistics) to assess and analyze
research data
Availability of adviser/advisory committee to respond to queries
Rate of questionnaire returns (retrieval of instrument)
Knowledge of the steps in conducting the research

Writing the Research Paper 4 3 2 1

Rewriting the proposal into a final research format
Presenting data accurately using tables, figures or charts
Highlighting significant findings or data
Describing or delineating similarities and differences in findings or data
Interpreting or explaining data
Discussing the findings in the context of the literature base reviewed in Chapter
2, conceptual framework, research questions and hypothesis.
Organizing the presentation and interpretation of findings
Presenting ideas logically, directly, clearly and elegantly
Formulating conclusions concisely
Drawing recommendations which are doable, feasible, economical, practicable,
efficient or effective ways of solving the problem

Part 4: Strategies in doing research. Please tick the box that correspond to your answer by
using this scale:
4- Strongly Agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
Preparing the Proposal 4 3 2 1
Read other researches
Study the steps to be used in conducting the research
Identify a research problem or query of interest to the researcher
Establish the significance of the results to a field of specialization or a specific
group of people
Determine the relevance of solving the problem to society and profession
Identify clearly the variables in the study
Systematically examine in general information, research studies, data and
theories which have been discovered over the years or found earlier by recent
researchers related to the variables of interest
Decide on the most appropriate research design for the problem or topic
Determine the setting that is more convenient to the researcher
Read literature with which to base the items in the questionnaire

Conducting the Research 4 3 2 1

Determine proxy variables to measure data
Identify the target group of individuals, organizations or institutions which
constitutes the focus of the research
Set appropriate timelines
Determine cheaper means of accessing resources needed
Proximity of research location/setting/ environment
Utilize facilities provided in the University
Seek the assistance of a statistician
Work out a more flexible arrangement to meet with the adviser or advisory
committee
Perseverance in making follow-ups to respondents
Study and follow the steps in conducting research

Writing the Research Paper 4 3 2 1

Begin writing parts of the thesis the researcher is most comfortable with
Decide on the most appropriate form of presenting data either using tables,
figure or charts
Stress only the important results the give information and could answer the
problems raised in Chapter 1
Compare values on the dependent measures in statistical cases or using visual
inspection of data
Explain and discuss thoroughly the implications suggested by the data
Compare findings with the findings of the previous or earlier researchers
reviewed in Chapter 2
Follow the sequence of sub-problems presented in Chapter 1
Use appropriate formal language instead of jargon
Conclude based on findings
Recommend based on conclusions and what has been discovered of discussed in
the study

Thank you and God bless!

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