JEROME T.

GONZALES
PARTS OF RESEARCH AND ITS DEFINITION

TITLE- The title summarizes the main idea or ideas of your study. A good title contains the
fewest possible words that adequately describe the contents and/or purpose of your research
paper.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Introduction- This is where you provide an introduction to the topic of your thesis: you give the
context in terms of content of the research project.
The Problem and Its Background- It is a statement about the background information that
should indicate the root of the problem being studied, appropriate context of the problem in
relation to theory, research, and/or practice, its scope, and the extent to which previous studies
have successfully investigated the problem.
Statement of the Problem- It is a concise description of an issue to be addressed or a
condition to be improved upon.
Hypotheses- A hypothesis is a specific statement of prediction. It describes in concrete
(rather than theoretical) terms what you expect will happen in your study. Not all studies have
hypotheses.
Conceptual framework- A conceptual framework illustrates what you expect to find
through your research. It defines the relevant variables for your study and maps out how they
might relate to each other.
Research Paradigm- It addresses what should be the method to follow for the research
Significance of the Study- Significance of the study provides details to the reader on how
the study will contribute such as what the study will contribute and who will benefit from it. It
also includes an explanation of the work's importance as well as its potential benefits.
Scope and delimitation of the Study- 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 conducted.
Definition of terms- An alphabetical list of important terms or acronyms that you define,
particularly ambiguous terms or those used in a special way. Your thesis proposal will likely
include terms that are not widely known outside of your discipline.
Review of Related Literature- Composed of discussions of facts and principles to which
the present study is related. Materials are usually printed and found in books, encyclopedias,
professional journals, magazines, newspapers, and other publications.
CHAPTER 2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Methodology- is the way in which research problems are solved systematically. It is
the Science of studying how research is conducted scientifically.
Research Design- Research design is the framework of research methods and techniques
chosen by a researcher. The design allows researchers to hone in on research methods that are
suitable for the subject matter and set up their studies up for success. The design of a research
topic explains the type of research (experimental, survey, correlational, semi-experimental,
review) and also its sub-type (experimental design, research problem, descriptive and case-
study). There are three main types of research design: Data collection, measurement, and
analysis.
Respondents of the Study- Respondents are those persons who have been invited to
participate in a particular study and have actually taken part in the study.
Locale of the Study- The locale of the study is the where you conducted your study. Some
examples include: The lab, a home, and classroom.
Data gathering instrument- Refers to the device used to collect data, such as a paper
questionnaire or computer assisted interviewing system.
Data gathering procedure- is the process of gathering and measuring information on
variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated
research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.
Statistical treatment- The term “statistical treatment” is a catch all term which means to
apply any statistical method to your data. Treatments are divided into two groups: descriptive
statistics, which summarize your data as a graph or summary statistic and inferential statistics,
which make predictions and test hypotheses about your data.
Bibliography- A bibliography is a list of works on a subject or by an author that were
used or consulted to write a research paper, book or article. It can also be referred to as a list of
works cited. It is usually found at the end of a book, article or research paper.
Survey questionnaire- It is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions for the
purpose of gathering information from respondents. Questionnaires can be thought of as a kind
of written interview. They can be carried out face to face, by telephone, computer or post.

CHAPTER 3 RESULT AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Result and Interpretation of data- Data interpretation refers to the implementation of processes
through which data is presented and reviewed for the purpose of arriving at an informed
conclusion. The interpretation of data assigns a meaning to the information analyzed and
determines its signification and implications.
CHAPTER 4 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendation- It is a brief statement about the main purpose
of the study, the population or respondents, the period of the study, method of research used.
Conclusions- Conclusions is a brief statement, yet they convey all the necessary information.
Recommendation- It is based on the results of your research and indicate the specific measures
or directions that can be taken.