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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY III.2. DATA SOURCE

With the variety of information that the proponents can refer to

This chapter contains constructed methods selected by the
such as books, undergraduate case studies and other secondary
researchers. Techniques and procedures were done to come up with
sources that are supplementary to the study, they made use of other
the desired outcome of the study.
sources of information such as television and other form of media,

such as the Internet and emails.

III.1. DATA AND INFORMATION GATHERING TECHNIQUE

The researchers used online survey questionnaires and

III.3. FORMULATING THE DESIGN SOLUTION
conducted one on one interviews to gather the necessary data. They
To come up with the design solution, sufficient reliable data are
also consulted some authorities and professionals in the field,
needed. The basis of formulating the problem will be the obtained
regarding the study. The researchers visited libraries and made use
data. Through the formulated design solution, the proponents can
of secondary sources as well as websites on the internet for sufficient
generate the master plan and other necessary requirements.
information.
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= 155.7 OR 155 RESPONDENTS

GIVEN: N = Max. passenger per day

IV- 4 SURVEYS E = Margin of Error

The researchers acquired information conducting interviews

and using online questionnaires. The respondents were comprised of Have you enjoyed the facilities at NAIA terminal 2?

the people who had been able to use NAIA and other international

airports.

YES
SOMETIMES
COMPUTATION OF TOTAL SURVEY RESPONDENTS
NO
MAX. PASSENGER PER DAY = 25,000

MARGIN OF ERROR = 8%

FORMULA = N% 1+Ne2

Figure 2.1 Percentage of respondents who have enjoyed the

SOLUTION = 25,000 / 1 + (25,000) (.08)2 facilities at NAIA T2

25,000 / 1 + (25,000) (.0064)

25, 000 / 1 + 160 Fifty Six Percent (56%) of the 155 passengers have not

25, 000 / 161 enjoyed the facilities of the said airport, while thirty-one % (31%) of
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them appreciates all the facilities. The remaining 13% have enjoyed it upgraded. The site’s natural ventilation was also cited as an area that

at some time. needs improvement by 17% of the respondents. The same

What facilities need improvements? percentage of respondents also pointed out the inconceveniences in

restaurants.

Lobby & Departure

Area
Do you think Ninoy Aquino international Airport can cope with other
Comfort Rooms
Natural Ventilation
country’s international airport?
Restaurants
None

YES MAYBE

Figure 2.2 Percentage of respondents who were asked about the NO

airport facilities to be improved

Forty four percent (44%) of the respondents said that the lobby

and departure area should be improved due to the inconveniences in Figure 2.3 Percentage of respondents who were asked about NAIA coping with other
international airports
accomodations (e.g. lack of chairs, entertainment, etc.) Twenty-two Seventy- two percent (72%) said that Ninoy Aquino
(22%) of the respondents said that the comfort rooms also need to be International Airport cannot cope up with any other international
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airports because of the lack in facilities, while seventeen percent facilities, while twelve percent (12%) said otherwise. The remaining

(17%) stood neutral and said that they do not want to compare NAIA six percent (6%) were not sure.

with any international airport.

Do you agree that Ninoy Aquino International Airport is one of the

worst airports in Asia?

YES
MAYBE
NO

Figure 2.4 Percentage of respondents who were asked about NAIA being one of the worst airports in
Asia

Based on the interviews that the researchers conducted, eighty

two percent (82%) of the interviewers said that the Ninoy Aquino

International Airport is one of the worst airports in Asia because of its