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How to Write the Statement of The Problem
Reminders
1. The SOP must be congruent and coherent.
2. The SOP is cascading in nature. (T-SOP-Questionnaire-
Findings-Conclusions/Discussions/ Recommendations)
3. After the thesis title work on SOP: it serves as skeletal
framework of your study.
4. SOP is the basis for your research of instrument which is link to
your results and findings.
5. SOP specify the focus the target of the study.
6. Defines the breadth and depth.
7. Identifies the shape of the study.
8. Sets the direction.
9. Conveys time required.
SOP must be...
1. Relevant
2. Clear
3. Specific
4. Research-gap based.
5. Measurable (Quantitative)
Writing your SOP
1. Align the SOP to your proposed title
2. Write your General Problem statement.
3. Brake down the General problem into Specific Problem
4. You must write the specific problem in question form.
5. Put domains if needed in your SOP and each must have
indicators.
Format
1. General statement first (in Paragraph form)
2. Specific numbers in numbers
3. Logical sequencing
4. Follow proper writing mechanics (Capitalization, punctuation,
spelling, spacing and others)
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Sample 1#
Descriptive
Challenges in the implementation of the DepEd Computerization
Program (DCP): Basis for School based Framework
General Problem:
This study aims to identify the challenges in the implementation of
DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) and produce a School-
Based Framework.
Specifically, it sought to answer the following problem:
Specific Problem:
1. What is the status of the implementation of the implementation
of the DCP in terms of:
1.1 hardware;
1.2 software; and
1.3 peopleware?
2. What are the challenges in the implementation of DepEd
Computerization Program (DCP) in terms of:
2.1 hardware;
2.2 software; and
2.3 peopleware?
3. What School Based Framework can be created from the study?
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Sample 2# BCP style
Descriptive
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This study aims to determine the effects of using cellphone in the
learning behavior of Grade four learner at Melencio M. Castelo
Elementary School
Specifically, it sought to answer the following question:
1. What is the demographic profile of respondents in terms of:
1.1 gender;
1.2 age; and
1.3 socio economic status?
2. Description on the Effects of Cellphone on Learning Behavior of
the respondents in terms of:
2.1 interpersonal skills;
2.2 intrapersonal skills; and
2.3 initiative skills?
3. Description of the Difficulties Encountered while used of
Cellphone in the Learning Behavior of Grade 4 students in terms
of:
3.1 low grade;
3.2 lack of concentration; and
3.3 stress?
4. How does a cellphone effect of the learning behavior on the
aspect of:
4.1 recitation.
4.2 group activities; and
4.3 summative test?
5. How do the findings be utilized to formulate guidelines in proper
use of cellphone?
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Sample # 3
Quasi Experimental
Teaching Mathematics using Collaborative Learning: Basis for
Faculty Training Plan
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The study aims to determine the effectiveness of using
collaborative learning as an instructional approach in Mathematics
among primary students in a sampled public elementary school in
the Division of Quezon City for the School Year 2021-2022.
Specifically, this study seeks answers to the following questions:
1. What is the academic performance of primary students in
Mathematics during the first quarter?
2. How do the students taught using collaborative approach
(experimental) and those taught using traditional approach
(controlled) perform in their pretest and post-test?
3. Is there a significant difference in the post test score and of the
two groups of the students?
4. To what extent in the effectiveness of collaborative learning as
assessed by Mathematics teachers in terms of:
4.1 positive interdependence;
4.2 face to face interaction;
4.3 individual accountability;
4.4 appropriate use of collaborative skills; and
4.5 group processing?
5. What are the challenges met by the teachers in using
collaborative learning as an approach?
6. What faculty training plan may be proposed based on the
findings of the study?
7. How acceptable is the faculty training plan as assessed by the
respondents?
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Sample # 4
Descriptive
Reading Comprehension Skills in English of Grade 6 Students in the Tandang
Sora Elementary School
This study aims to assess the reading comprehension skills in English of the
Grade 6 Students in the Tandang Sora Elementary School, S.Y. 2022-2023.
Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions:
1. What is the demographic profile of Grade 6 pupils in terms of:
1.1 sex;
1.2 monthly family income; and
1.3 section?
2. What is the level of reading comprehension skills of the respondents?
3. Is there any significant difference on the level of reading
comprehension skills in English of the respondents in terms of:
3.1 sex;
3.2 monthly family income; and
3.3 section?
4. What programs/ projects may be proposed to promote regular reading
among the students?
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Sample 5#
Descriptive
Literature- Based Digital Materials in English for Grade 4 Learners in the
Tandang Sora Elementary School
Quasi Experimental
The Effectiveness of Literature- Based Digital Materials in English for Grade
4 Learners in the Tandang Sora Elementary School
This study aims to assess the level of acceptability of the Literature-Based
Digital Materials for Grade 4 Learners in the Tandang Sora Elementary
School.
Specifically, this seeks answers to the following questions.
1. How is the literature-based digital material developed?
2. What is the level of acceptability of the literature-based materials as
evaluated by the teacher-respondents with respect to:
2.1 objectives;
2.2 contents;
2.3 format;
2.4 graphics, and
2.5 user-friendliness?
3. What is the level of performance of the student-respondents as
revealed by the pretest and posttest scores with respect to:
3.1 interpreting;
3.2 inferring; and
3.3 evaluating?
4. Is there a significant difference on the level of performance of the
student-respondents as revealed by the pretest and posttest result with
respect to:
4.1 interpreting;
4.2 inferring; and
4.3 evaluating?
5. How does the literature-based digital workbook impact the study habits
of the student-respondents?
6. What enhancements can be considered on the literature-based digital
materials?
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Sample 6# (Quanti-Quali)
Implementation of RA 10754- An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges
of Person with Disability (PWD), in the_______________
This study aims to assess the extent of implementation of RA 10754- An Act
Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Person with Disability (PWD), in __
Specifically, this seeks answers to the following questions.
1. What is the profile of the PWD’s in terms of
1.1 age;
1.2 sex;
1.3 nature of disability;
1.4 highest educational attainment; and
1.5 monthly family income?
2. What is the extent of the implementation of RA 10754, in ___________
as perceived by PWD’s?
3. Is there a significant difference on the extent of implementation of RA
10754, im______________ as perceived by the PWD’s with respect to:
3.1 age;
3.2 sex;
3.3 nature of disability;
3.4 highest educational attainment; and
3.5 monthly family income?
4. What are the problems encountered in the implementation of
RA10754?
5. What possible solutions are suggested by the respondents?
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Sample 7# (Qualitative)
Work-Study Experience of Part-time Higher Education Students
This study aims to explore on the work-study experiences of part-time Higher
Education students.
Specifically, this seeks answers to the following questions.
1. What are the lived experiences of part-time higher education students?
2. What is motivates them to continue amidst greater challenges brought
by the pandemic?
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Workshop # 2
BESTLINK COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES
#1071 Brgy. Kaligayahan, Quirino Hi-way, Novaliches, Quezon City
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
GROUP: Section:
PRPONENT/S:
Title:
General Problem:
Specific Problem:
Specifically, it sought to answer the following question:
