LESSON IV: INFERRING PATTERNS AND THEMES FROM DATA IN RESEARCH

CHAPTER IV – RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

EXAMPLE: CHAPTER IV
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter has been formulated to answer the research question keeping the literature review and research
findings from the interviews in consideration. The findings and discussion will be organized according to the research
questions and interview questions. This way, it will be easier to see the patterns and direct responses from the
participants.

Question 1: What is the perception on the implementation of K to 12 Curriculum?

The table shows the perception of the participants in the implementation of K to 12 Curriculum. Based on the
responses of the participants, their perceptions on the implementation of K to 12 imply positive feedbacks such as
making students 8 more prepared, learning more on the line of interest and exposing students to activities and
challenges needed for college. Participant 1 said that K to 12 Curriculum makes a student more prepared before
entering college. Participant 2 said that he is learning many things about the subject and his line of interest. Participant 3
said that he is trained to be exposed in many activities and challenges needed for college. This implies that the
implementation of K to 12 Curriculum makes students ready for college.
 LESSON V: DRAWS CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(CHAPTER V – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS)

A. Conclusions are the judgments or decisions reached based on information learned. It requires reasoning or deep
thinking and observation skills. Conclusion is the summary or synthesis of the key points of the study. It is usually based
on the findings of the research.

Characteristics of Conclusions:
Prieto, Naval, & Carey (2016, 166-167) lists four characteristics of a research conclusion:
1. The conclusion presents the interpretation and generalization of the study based on its findings. Once you have
finished interpreting the data through data analysis, you must summarize it all in a statement that contains the results of
your study.
2. It appropriately answers the research questions and problems raised at the beginning of the investigation.
3. It must point out what was factually learned from the study. It must reveal the things you discovered from the
research.
4. It must be formulated concisely. It must be brief and short, but it must convey all necessary information from the
investigation.

B. Findings or result are the principal outcomes of a research project; what the project suggested, revealed, or
indicated. These are the result of extensive and careful analysis of the data gathered by the researchers from their
sources, whether primary or secondary. This part of the research enables the researcher to formulate his
recommendations.

C. Recommendations are arguably the most important part of the analysis phase—this is where the researcher will
suggest specific interventions or strategies to address the issues and constraints identified in the assessment.
Recommendations are based on the results of one’s research and indicate the specific measures or directions
that can be taken. Recommendations should be one-sentence, succinct, and start with an action verb (create, establish,
fund, facilitate, coordinate, etc.). They should use a “SMART” format (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,
Timely). Each recommendation should be followed by a few sentences of explanatory text. In addition to being
“SMART,” recommendations should be feasible.

EXAMPLE:

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION
Conclusion
Based on the findings of the study, the researchers come up with the following conclusions:
1.
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3.
Recommendation
In this stage, the researchers are able to give recommendations to each person who is involved in this study.
• To the working students. Treat the time for studying like the time for working. You should balance your time for both.
Time management is essential in working while studying.
• To the future researchers. Increase the number of participants to attain more key themes and more accurate results.
• To the teachers. Motivate your students to pursue and reach their dreams. For them to never give up and surpass all
the challenges they encounter.
• To the parents. Still guide your son or daughter by providing special time and making them feels valued. This boosts
their abilities and strengths.

LESSON VI: LISTING REFERENCES