Research Matrix

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz

 Research Theoretical Research Research Questions Research Statistics/ Research
Title Framework Objectives Instruments Qualitative Design
Coding
Approach

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz

 Research Theoretical Research Research Questions Research Statistics/ Research
Title Framework Objectives Instruments Qualitative Design
Coding
Approach
Should be 12 Examples:
words or less;
Pioneering a development trajectory for an academic extension program of a Graduate School in
Must be Manila
direct,
specific and Articulation of outcome- based education in graduate education: A practitioner action research
must
showcase in Termiticidal potential of Sappan seeds
clear, concise
words the Exploring pedagogical leadership opportunities for a hybrid classroom from the experiences and
action and perspectives of selected college deans and administrators in Manila
intent of the
writer. Utilization of the algebraic method in the design and development of the ChemRxnCalc mobile
application prototype

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz

 Research Theoretical Research Research Questions Research Statistics/ Research
Title Framework Objectives Instruments Qualitative Design
Coding
Approach
Must be the Example:
anchor of the
study; should Title: Articulation of OBE in Graduate Education: A practitioner- action research
guide the
writer in the Theoretical frameworks:
crafting of the 1. Organizational Identity Dynamics Theory by Hatch and Shultz (2001)
hypothesis/hy 2. Scientific feedback loop by Argyris (1990)
potheses and
research Hypotheses:
questions.
Ho 1: There is dissonance between theory and practice via evaluation of OBE activities for
Methods of Research
Ho 2: A double feedback loop is manifested; there is a necessity to go back and question the
interpretation of the governing variables (theory) before crafting mechanisms for practice.

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz

 Research Theoretical Research Research Questions Research Statistics/ Research
Title Framework Objectives Instruments Qualitative Design
Coding
Approach
Must be clear Example:
and specific, Title: Articulation of OBE in Graduate Education: A practitioner- action research
must be Theoretical frameworks:
linked with 1. Organizational Identity Dynamics Theory by Hatch and Shultz (2001)
how you 2. Scientific feedback loop by Argyris (1990)
intend to Hypotheses:
prove Ho 1: There is dissonance between theory and practice via evaluation of OBE activities for
whether Methods of Research
theory is right Ho 2: A double feedback loop is manifested; there is a necessity to go back and question the
or wrong interpretation of the governing variables (theory) before crafting mechanisms for practice.
(theory- Research objectives:
testing) 1. Determine how the Institute of Education- Graduate Studies is translating theory into practice via
evaluation of OBE activities for Methods of Research Class.
2. Analyze the confluence of theory and practice in the IE- Graduate Studies by evaluating the OBE
activities of the Methods of Research Class.

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz

 Research Title Theoretical Research Research Questions Research Statistics/ Research
Framework Objectives Instruments Qualitative Design
Coding
Approach

Must be clear Title: Articulation of OBE in Graduate Education: A practitioner- action research
and specific, Theoretical frameworks:
must be linked 1. Organizational Identity Dynamics Theory by Hatch and Shultz (2001)
with how you 2. Scientific feedback loop by Argyris (1990)
intend to prove Hypotheses:
whether theory Ho 1: There is dissonance between theory and practice via evaluation of OBE activities for
is right or Methods of Research
wrong (theory- Ho 2: A double feedback loop is manifested; there is a necessity to go back and question the
testing) interpretation of the governing variables (theory) before crafting mechanisms for practice.
Research objectives:
Must be 1. Determine how the Institute of Education- Graduate Studies is translating theory into practice via evaluation
aligned with of OBE activities for Methods of Research Class.
the research 2. Analyze the confluence of theory and practice in the IE- Graduate Studies by evaluating the OBE activities of
objectives, title the Methods of Research Class.
and theory Research questions:
1. How is the IE-Graduate Studies translating theory into practice via evaluation of OBE activities for Methods
of Research class?
2. How shall the confluence of theory in practice in the IE- Graduate Studies via evaluation of OBE activities in
the Methods of Research Class be interpreted?

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz

 Research Title Theoretical Research Research Questions Research Statistics/ Research
Framework Objectives Instruments Qualitative Design
Coding
Approach

Must be clear Title: Articulation of OBE in Graduate Education: A practitioner- action research
and specific, Research objectives:
must be linked 1. Determine how the Institute of Education- Graduate Studies is translating theory into practice via evaluation
with how you of OBE activities for Methods of Research Class.
will produce 2. Analyze the confluence of theory and practice in the IE- Graduate Studies by evaluating the OBE activities of
data out of the the Methods of Research Class.
research Research questions:
questions 1. How is the IE-Graduate Studies translating theory into practice via evaluation of OBE activities for Methods
mapped. of Research class?
2. How shall the confluence of theory in practice in the IE- Graduate Studies via evaluation of OBE activities in
Must be the Methods of Research Class be interpreted?
aligned with Research instruments:
the research For question 1 (quantitative/ qualitative) –Grade point average, rubric- based assessments of student outputs,
objectives, title student portfolio containing self- surveys and reflections.
and theory
For question 2 (qualitative)- interpretation by the researcher using thematic analysis; linking it back to the
theory of Argyris.

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz

 Research Title Theoretical Research Research Questions Research Statistics/ Research
Framework Objectives Instruments Qualitative Design
Coding
Approach

Must be clear Title: Articulation of OBE in Graduate Education: A practitioner- action research
and specific, Research objectives:
must be linked 1. Determine how the Institute of Education- Graduate Studies is translating theory into practice via evaluation
with how you of OBE activities for Methods of Research Class.
will interpret 2. Analyze the confluence of theory and practice in the IE- Graduate Studies by evaluating the OBE activities of
data out of the the Methods of Research Class.
research Research questions:
questions 1. How is the IE-Graduate Studies translating theory into practice via evaluation of OBE activities for Methods
mapped. of Research class?
2. How shall the confluence of theory in practice in the IE- Graduate Studies via evaluation of OBE activities in
Must be the Methods of Research Class be interpreted?
aligned with Research instruments and Approaches
the research For question 1 (quantitative/ qualitative) –Grade point average, rubric- based assessments of student outputs,
objectives, title student portfolio containing self- surveys and reflections. Mean, standard deviation, thematic analysis
and theory
For question 2 (qualitative)- interpretation by the researcher using thematic analysis; linking it back to the
theory of Argyris. Thematic analysis

Quasi- Experimental Research Design/ Mixed- Method Approach via explanatory sequential design

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz

 Read this sample article: https://journals.utm.my/jurnalteknologi/article/view/6857/4534

Some Notes:

1. Map your research keywords; these become your themes for RRL.
2. Conclusions must be your analysis of the theory using your produced and interpreted data.
3. Recommendations must offer new opportunities for doing research.

Dr. Maria Eliza P. Cruz