Chapter 3

Methodology
Research Design
The researchers used a descriptive method in the study. Descriptive
research is mainly performed when a researcher wants to gain a better
understanding of a topic. The researchers believe that the descriptive
method is the appropriate in the study. The main goal of this type of
research is to describe the data and characteristics about what is being
studied.

The researchers used a descriptive method in the study. Descriptive

research is mainly performed when a researcher wants to gain a better
understanding of a topic. The researchers want to describe how the
carinderias adhere on the Philippine National Standard for food products
with the following criteria: the nutritional value of the street foods they
are selling; the cleanliness of the materials being used; the sanitary
practices performed by the vendors; the vendors general appearance in
terms of hygiene and behavior in preparing and handling food products.
The researchers would also find out the consumers’ assessment of the
street vendors and the street foods in terms of sanitary practices
performed and nutritional value from the food products that they
purchase.