Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Schools Division of Bohol
JAGNA DISTRICT

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
Quarter : 1 Week : 6 Day : 11 Activity No. : 11
Competency: : Indicates scope and delimitation of study CS-RS12-Id-e-5
Objective :
Topic : The specifity and feasibility of the problem
Materials :
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Concept
Delimitations aim to narrow the scope of a study. For example, the scope may focus on specific
variables, specific participants, specific sites, or narrowed to one type of research design (e.g.,
ethnography or experimental research).

Scope and delimitations are two elements of a research paper or thesis. The scope of a study explains the
extent to which the research area will be explored in the work and specifies the parameters within which
the study will be operating. For example, let's say a researcher wants to study the impact of mobile
phones on behavior patterns of elementary school children. However, it is not possible for the researcher
to cover every aspect of the topic.

So the scope will have to be narrowed down to a certain section of the target population. In this
case, the scope might be narrowed down to a group of 50 children in grades 3-5 of one specific
school. Their behavior patterns in school may have been observed for a duration of 6 months.
These would form the delimitations of the study.

Thus, delimitations are the characteristics that limit the scope and describe the boundaries of the
study, such as the sample size, geographical location or setting in which the study takes place,
population traits, etc. Additionally, the researcher might also choose to use some research tools
and methodologies to collect data but not others. These delimitations might be imposed for
practical reasons, such as lack of time or financial resources to carry out a more thorough
investigation. The delimitation section of the study should explain why specific choices were
made while others were excluded and how this might affect the outcome of the research.

In the example mentioned above, the researcher might state why he/she chose to study a sample
population of 50 students, why he/she selected students from Grades 3-5 and not grades 1-2, and
why he/she chose students of Billabong Elementary Public School over other schools.

Activity
Find a research topic that best interest you and Indicates scope and delimitation of your study.

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 MELC BASED MODULE

DEVELOPED BY:JOEVARIE I. JUNIO,SST-II, TUBOD MONTE INTEGRATED SCHOOL
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Schools Division of Bohol
JAGNA DISTRICT

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
Quarter : 1 Week : 6 Day : 12 Activity No. : 12
Competency: : Presents written statement of the problem CS-RS12-Id-e-7
Objective :
Topic : The specifity and feasibility of the problem
Materials :
Reference : https://www.editage.com/insights/the-basics-of-writing-a-statement-of-the-problem-
for-your-research-proposal
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PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 MELC BASED MODULE
DEVELOPED BY:JOEVARIE I. JUNIO,SST-II, TUBOD MONTE INTEGRATED SCHOOL
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Schools Division of Bohol
JAGNA DISTRICT

Concept Notes:
Key takeaways:
A statement of the problem is used in research work as a claim that outlines the problem addressed by a
study.
A good research problem should address an existing gap in knowledge in the field and lead to further
research.
To write a persuasive problem statement, you need to describe (a) the ideal, (b), the reality, and (c) the
consequences.
Research is a systematic investigative process employed to increase or revise current knowledge by
discovering new facts. It can be divided into two general categories: (1) Basic research, which is inquiry
aimed at increasing scientific knowledge, and (2) Applied research, which is effort aimed at using basic
research for solving problems or developing new processes, products, or techniques.
The first and most important step in any research is to identify and delineate the research problem: that is,
what the researcher wants to solve and what questions he/she wishes to answer. A research problem may
be defined as an area of concern, a gap in the existing knowledge, or a deviation in the norm or standard
that points to the need for further understanding and investigation. Although many problems turn out to
have several solutions (the means to close the gap or correct the deviation), difficulties arise where such
means are either not obvious or are not immediately available. This then necessitates some research to
reach a viable solution.
A statement of the problem is used in research work as a claim that outlines the problem addressed by a
study. The statement of the problem briefly addresses the question: What is the problem that the research
will address?
What are the goals of a statement of the problem?

The ultimate goal of a statement of the problem is to transform a generalized problem (something that
bothers you; a perceived lack) into a targeted, well-defined problem; one that can be resolved through
focused research and careful decision-making.

Writing a statement of the problem should help you clearly identify the purpose of the research project
you will propose. Often, the statement of the problem will also serve as the basis for the introductory
section of your final proposal, directing your reader’s attention quickly to the issues that your proposed
project will address and providing the reader with a concise statement of the proposed project itself.

A statement of problem need not be long and elaborate: one page is more than enough for a good
statement of problem.
What are the key characteristics of a statement of the problem?
A good research problem should have the following characteristics:

It should address a gap in knowledge.

It should be significant enough to contribute to the existing body of research
It should lead to further research
The problem should render itself to investigation through collection of data
It should be of interest to the researcher and suit his/her skills, time, and resources
The approach towards solving the problem should be ethical
What is the format for writing a statement of the problem?

A persuasive statement of problem is usually written in three parts:

Part A (The ideal): Describes a desired goal or ideal situation; explains how things should be.
Part B (The reality): Describes a condition that prevents the goal, state, or value in Part A from being
achieved or realized at this time; explains how the current situation falls short of the goal or ideal.
Part C (The consequences): Identifies the way you propose to improve the current situation and move it
closer to the goal or ideal.

Here is an example:

Statement 1
The Ministry of Youth is dedicated to allocating enterprise development funds to both the youth and
women. These funds are made available in order to start entrepreneurial ventures that create and expand

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 MELC BASED MODULE

DEVELOPED BY:JOEVARIE I. JUNIO,SST-II, TUBOD MONTE INTEGRATED SCHOOL
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Schools Division of Bohol
JAGNA DISTRICT

employment. (Provide relevant statistics and quote)

Activity

You are a psychologist whose interest is on adolescene. The topic that you have chosen for your
research is the “The struggles that adolescents are experincing at hoe,.st school, with peers.” Write
the introduction of your paper. Be guided by the subsections of yje introduction cited in this learning
activity. Your written work will be evaluated based on the appropriateness of ideas that you will
include in each subsection. The relvance of data to your topic will also be checked. Observed clarity
and coherence in writing your introduction.

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
Quarter : 1 Week : 6 Day : 12 Activity No. : 12
Competency: : Indicates scope and delimitation of study CS-RS12-Id-e-5
Objective :
Topic : The specifity and feasibility of the problem
Materials :
Reference : https://www.editage.com/insights/the-basics-of-writing-a-statement-of-the-problem-
for-your-research-proposal
Copyrights : For classroom use only
Concept Notes:

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2 MELC BASED MODULE

DEVELOPED BY:JOEVARIE I. JUNIO,SST-II, TUBOD MONTE INTEGRATED SCHOOL