Republic of the Philippines

PACITA COMPLEX SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Tirad Pass St. Pacita Complex
San Pedro City, Laguna
(02) 720-50-32
 Republic of the Philippines
PACITA COMPLEX SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tirad Pass St. Pacita Complex
San Pedro City, Laguna
(02) 720-50-32

1st Semester
S. Y. 2020 – 2021

Grade: : 12
Subject Title : PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
Topic : SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
Most Essential : INDICATES SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF STUDY
Learning
Competency
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SCOPE OF A STUDY

 Scope refers to the depth at which the research area will be explored. Facts
and theories about the subject are included in this area. For instance, one
might decide to carry out a study of the impact of mobile devices on the
behavior patterns of elementary school kids. However, it's infeasible to cover
all aspects of the selected subject. If so, the scope will have to be restricted to
a specific section of the target population over a specified duration.

In the above-cited study, a group of 25 kids in grades 3 to 5 at one particular school

would be an ideal coverage to study their behavior patterns for five months. These
would form the delimitations of the research.

DELIMITATION OF A STUDY

 Delimitation parameters or characteristics that limit the scope and outline the
boundaries of the study. These parameters include sample size, time, and
geographic area. Additionally, the researcher is free to decide which research
tools and methodologies to use as well as particular theories that apply to the
data. Delimitations like insufficient time and financial resources might be
imposed to allow further analysis or investigations.

Here, researchers are tasked with the responsibility of explaining why specific
exclusions and choices were made and how they might affect the outcome of the
research. In the example mentioned above, the researcher might explain why a
sample group of 25 children was chosen together with children from grades 3 to 5
and not the rest of the grades.

LIMITATIONS

 According to research guides from the University of Southern California,

limitations are the constraints on the concept of any data collected,
 applications to practice, and utility of findings that were not accounted for
beforehand. These affect the methods used to set internal and external
validity.

In this case, the researcher might discover that several children from grades 3 and 5
could not make it to school on the research day due to torrential downpour.

In qualitative research, some limitations might mean that the results of the larger
population can not be generalized. This is particularly true when the definition of the
population is broad, for example, middle-aged men.

 When writing the paper, the researcher should ensure that any delimitation
factor is noted down at the introduction, discussion, and conclusion sections.
He or she should clarify why the study included and excluded some
delimitations. Additionally, the researcher can state further how the study's
results relate to the more far-flung population while incorporating the
delimitating factors.

 The effects of delimitation factors on external validity is a suitable place to

start when discussing the limitations of any study and the assumptions used.
According to Informedia Services (IMS), assumptions are accepted as actual
findings by researchers who read dissertations or thesis. Some calculations,
assumptions, and selections can be made when the researcher is considering
proper and realistic designs for their presentations.
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Sample Scope and Delimitations (1)

The main focus of this project was the design of an efficient Energy Recovery System
of Seawater Reverse Osmosis Plant. The system will be using pressure technology
by application of pressure exchanger as an energy recovery device. Pressure
exchanger transfer pressure from a high pressure stream to slow pressure stream in
a ceramic motor. The proposed system is limited only in reducing high power
consumption of the high pressure pump. The project can be used in all existing
Seawater Reverse Osmosis Plant in the Philippines. Some calculations, assumptions,
and selections were made as a consideration of a proper and realistic design.

Sample Scope and Delimitations (2)

This study was conducted to determine the status of online marketing strategies in
luring out target consumers for business establishments to be known. This way, the
status or the respondents of the study will focus solely on local businesses run in
Tacloban City, specifically food services. Fast food chains will be excluded in this
study, as the scope strictly constricts the businesses that are locally owned. Aspects
to be looked in to will be the methods and strategies, facilities, customer services
offered, and current problems the entity is facing.
In coherence with the fast modernizing society, this study will study and somehow
introduce systems that will be important for owners to manage and interact with
consumers. Such systems will suffice those present in web, mobile, and social
channels. Thus, interaction will yield results to be used for actions that will improve the
locality of the subject.
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A. WRITTEN WORKS #5 (This activity is graded and recorded)

INSTRUCTION: Choose one research title listed below based on your strand. Write
a 2-paragraph scope and delimitation for the research title you have chosen.

1. The relationship between crime statistics and immigration

2. Quantitative analysis of the marketing strategies followed by different
automobile companies in Sta. Rosa Laguna
3. Negative impacts of bioterrorism on the environment
4. The implementation and impact of brain chips
5. Using social insights for better marketing ROIs
6. The current capabilities and future goals of genetic engineers
7. Peripheral blood stem cells in cancer patients
8. COVID19 vaccine efficacy: The pros and cons of the guinea pigs

B. PERFORMANCE TASK #4 (This activity is graded and recorded)

INSTRUCTION: This is a group activity. Write down the scope and delimitation for
your group’s research study. Prepare to present your group’s output.