CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH AND METHOLOGY

This chapter includes the research design, the data and its sources, the research instrument(s), the
procedure, the data gathering procedure, and the plan for data analysis.

This study will utilize descriptive method of research. Descriptive method is defined as collection of
data in order to gather information from participants. Using this methods of research, the researchers
will identify the major problems occur in the current system, the advantages and disadvantages of the
current system and so that the researchers will identify what would be the solution for the problems
that the current system has.

3.1: Research and Design

Descriptive method of research will be employed in different phases of the project. Specifically, the
proponents will be using descriptive research in identifying and defining the nature, scope and

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conduct of the existing system so that the project will have a full grasp of how they are going to
translate the traditional transaction system to a computerized system. Additionally, it will allow them
to infuse innovation into the project to make it even more useful and accessible to its target users and
beneficiaries

3.2 Method used in developing and evaluating the Software product

The phases in the modified waterfall model are similar to those in the pure waterfall .Modified
waterfall model. As a result, the phases will overlap when necessary. At an appropriate stage, the
modified waterfall may also be divided into sub projects such as after the hardware design and
software). Many modified waterfall models have been implemented in response to perceived
complications with the pure waterfall model,

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3.3 Respondents Distributions

In order for the proponents to continue to proposed system, the majority of the date required for this
study was with the use of its target users.

Total Total Percentage

Population Respondents

Admin 1 1 50%

Cashier 1 1 50%

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TOTAL 2 2 100%
3.4 Data gathering Procedure

DATA COLLECTION METHODS In the first part of the project, research and gathering information
play a role. Three research methods used in the project are:

First we did some brainstorming and bounced ideas between our members before settling on the
general idea

Second conducting interviews with the owner of Rigon Mini Grocery to see whether the system is
useful for them as well as gathering information on the requirements of the system

Third Searching on the Internet: basic information about existing Sales and Inventory System and
how to develop inventory tracking system in general.

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3.5 Research Instruments

● Zoom - We used the zoom meetings to discuss what we wanted to talk about the proposed
system and other concerns that we wanted to point out.

● Internet References - By using the web we looked for similar program that we can use on our
system and use some of the codes that will help improve the system

● Brainstorming - We planned on what our system would be and on what it should look like.
We look at various designs and talk to each other about our roles and whose part will be who
so that we can have a freedom on what we want that to be.

● Interview - We looked at different customers on what they always wanted and looked at their
go-to-Mini Grocery, what they wanted in their system and on what part of the Mini Grocery
is the most used and should be the point of concern in our system.

3.6 Statistical Treatment

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The following statistical procedure were used to interpret the data gathered from the respondents of
the study

Simple Percentage. The demographic profile variables of the respondents were analyzed using the
simple percentage with the following formula

Formula P=(100)

Where

P= Percentage

F= Frequency

N=Total number of respondent

100= Constant multiplier

Step 2: Cluster sampling

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Proponents used the cluster sampling for the survey. Cluster sampling when used, gives every unit or
person in the population an equal and known chance of being selected in the sample group. For this
method of sampling, researchers divide the population into internally heterogeneous and externally
homogeneous sub populations known as clusters.

Formula:

P=

Wherein:

P = percentage of respondents

n = number of respondents

N= total of respondents

Therefore:

Admin Cashier

P= P=

P = 0.50 P = 0.50

Step 3: Statistical treatment (Range of the desire respondent)

Proponents used likert scale. The following likert Scale serve as the guide for interpreting the data
gathered.

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Scale Weighted Means/Equivalent Corresponding Remarks

5 4.20 - 5.00 Excellent

5 3.40 - 4.19 Very Satisfactory

3 2.60 - 3.39 Satisfactory

2 1.80 - 2.59 Needs Improvement

1 1.0 - 1.79 Poor

Step 4: Weighted Mean

This statistical tool was used to compute for the weight of the responses in the questionnaire assigned
by the respondents during the actual data gathering procedure. The formula for the weighted mean is
follows:

Formula:

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 WM=

Where:

WM = Weighted mean

Σ = Summation symbol

F = Frequency for each option

W = Assigned weight

N = Total number of frequencies

The following are the corresponding verbal interpretations for the weighted mean

Weighted Means/Equivalent Corresponding Remarks

4.20 - 5.00 Excellent

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 3.40 - 4.19 Very Satisfactory

2.60 - 3.39 Satisfactory

1.80 - 2.59 Needs Improvement

Name: ___________________________ Gender M ( ) F()

Address: __________________________ Age: _______________

Admin ( ) Cashier ( )

Objective: This questionnaire serves as an evaluation of the proposed system. The proponents would
appreciate if you can give a little bit of your time to test and evaluate the proposed system.

Direction: Encircle your rate on the correct response for each question.

LEGENDS:

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 5 = Excellent 4 = Very Satisfactory

3 = Satisfactory 2 = Needs Improvement 1 = Poor

Efficiency

1. Development of combination per content and output 5 4 3 2 1

2. Sufficiency of software content and output 5 4 3 2 1
3. Effectiveness of interface layout and style 5 4 3 2 1
4. Helps to perform fast and reliable style information 5 4 3 2 1

Functionality

1. Satisfaction of software features and capability 5 4 3 2 1

2. Suitability of software functions 5 4 3 2 1
3. Satisfaction of needs/requirements 5 4 3 2 1
4. Manipulates transaction effectively 5 4 3 2 1

Security

1. Controlled access of unauthorized user 5 4 3 2 1

2. Level access of authorized user 5 4 3 2 1
3. Safety of backup 5 4 3 2 1
4. System security 5 4 3 2 1

Accuracy

1. Completion of requirements 5 4 3 2 1
2. Precision of information per module 5 4 3 2 1
3. Precision of software performance 5 4 3 2 1
4. Fast and efficient in displaying information 5 4 3 2 1

User Friendliness

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1. Ease of software installation 5 4 3 2 1
2. Easy to understand interface layout 5 4 3 2 1
3. Accessibility of application 5 4 3 2 1
4. Easy to use 5 4 3 2 1

Maintainability

1. Ease to repair 5 4 3 2 1
2. Maintained all data properly 5 4 3 2 1
3. Manage more information 5 4 3 2 1
4. Provides suitable data and information 5 4 3 2 1

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