RESEARCH DESIGN AND 2020 2021 2021 PLANNING PHASE (in weeks) (in weeks) (in weeks) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 *Formulate hypothesis or research questions *Selecting research design *Identifying the populations to be studied *Designing the sampling plan *Identifying the research locale/environment *Specifying the method to measure the research variables *Developing methods for safeguarding human/ upholding ethical principles *Reviewing the statistical instruments/methods with the statistician *Proofreading and editing with the English critic *Finalizing and reviewing the research plan *Oral Defense Proposal (Chapters 1 to 3) *Conduct a pilot study on wordings and wording and obtain feedback on potential difficulties when answering the questions (questionnaire) and filling the form online *Waiting for the REC certification and approval *Selecting the respondents based on Research Randomizer Application *Distribution of the questionnaire forms to the participants online *Retrieval of the questionnaire *Analysis and Interpretation of data *Consultation with the statistician about the results gathered *Formulating and contemplating summary, conclusion, and recommendations of the study *Final revision and proofreading with the English critic *Preparation week of the researchers prior to final defense of the study ( making of PPT and printing of hard copies) *Final Presentation of the Research Study and Final Oral Defense