CHAPTER III

METHODS AND PROCEDURES

This chapter presents the method used in the study. The respondents,

procedures of investigation, the instrument used in gathering data and the

statistical tools were discussed to bring clarity and more understanding to the

study. This enabled to realize the objectives of the study.

Method Used

Descriptive method used was employed in this study. The descriptive

method is used to record, describe, interpret, analyzed and compare events. It

describes the extent of information dissemination on the number of Intern

Criminology Student relevance to the study.

Respondents of the study

The respondents of the study were the 128 criminology 4 th year Intern

Student in Naga College Foundation during the first semester of school year

2020-2021. Table 1 shows the distribution of respondents. This study used the

lottery method of sampling because it is the most efficient way of sampling and

appropriate to this study.

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Table 1

Respondents of the Study

Respondents Frequency Percent

Males 97 97.28
Females 40 30.72
Total 128 128.00

Procedure of Investigation

The researcher of the study prepared the questionnaire surveys and

disseminated these via online survey among the 4 th year Intern Criminology

Students of Naga College Foundation, and unstructured interviews. These data

were tallied, tabulated, and subjected to statistical treatment, analyzed and

interpreted. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were offered. In

addition, the researchers conducted a dry run from chosen student assistants in

the said institution.

Data Gathering Tools

Questionnaires. This is used as the main instrument to gather the data

needed for the study. Together with the questionnaires are supplements of

unstructured interview and documentary analysis. Questionnaires were used to

obtain information on respondents, impact and its responses. After developing

the questionnaire, the tool was subjected for trial and testing among the
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respondents. There after modifications are made, copies of the revised

questionnaire are administered among the respondents.

Unstructured Interview. Although questionnaire was the main

instrument in gathering data, informal interview backed it up to substantiate the

needed information. This was used to clarify the answers and unanswered

questions on the questionnaire. This was done to be assured of complete

responses since questions were based upon the questionnaire.

Observation. Observation was also conducted to the qualified

respondents concerned aspects were observed to identify the knowledge and its

impact towards the problem. These were done to determine the frequency and

gravity of the problem.

Statistical Tool

Percentage Technique. To quantify the data through the questionnaire,

the percentage technique was used.

Formula: P=n/N x 100

Where:

P= is the percentage

n= is the number of respondents

N= total number or respondents

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Weighted mean.To quantify the data on the coping mechanism of the

respondents.

Weighted mean was used.

Formula:

Efx
Mw =
r

Where:

Mw – is the weighted mean

f – is the weighted frequency

x- is the weighted point

r- Number of respondents

A Four (4) Point Scale was used using the weights and options were as follows:

Mean Range Interpretation

3.26-4.00 - Very High (VH)

2.51-3.25 - High (H)

1.76-2.50 - Low (L)

1.00-1.75 - Very Low (VL)

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