EXPLORING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HEIGHT AND WRIST GIRTH

AMONG THIRD - YEAR STUDENTS PURSUING A BACHELOR OF SECONDARY

EDUCATION MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS

A Quantitative Research Submitted to the Faculty of Teacher Education

Davao Oriental State University

Guang – Guang, Dahican, City of Mati, Davao Oriental

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for MATH 138

Problem Solving, Mathematical Investigation & Modelling

April Ness C. Dacup

Catherine I. Basingan

Hazel Klenk Daganio

Era Grace Baquido

Almera M. Bation

EDM – 3A

DECEMBER 2023
 Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

This quantitative research study wants to determine whether there is a direct

relationship, indirect relationship and no relationship at all with regards to the two
anthropometric variables. The wrist girth and height of a person through the
“Exploration of the Correlation Between the Height and Wrist Girth among Third-year
Students Pursuing Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics” .

Moreover, the previous studies of anthropometric indexes, are important in

determining the appropriate body frame of a person. Due to the confusion of the
correlatedness of the anthropometric measurement in which this physique
measurement confuses the involvement of the height and wrist girth of a person
towards each other. Hence, most of the related studies involve more than two
variables. And it needs a thorough analysis and browsing within the academic paper
itself to ensure the reliability of their correlatedness.

Additionally, the study will focus on providing a systematic and well analyzed
data of the relationship between the height and wrist girth among fifty (50) third-year
students taking up BSEd Mathematics. In order to prove the correlatedness between
the two variables. Wherein the data gathered from different individuals will be
secured by the interviewers among the researchers and will be attached in the
appendices of the study for transparency of the results, except the personal
information of the participants as we adhere to the ethical consideration of the
research study.

Furthermore, to solve the data gathered; this research study will use the
Pearson R to identify the behavior of the data in the graph, thus it will put both the
researcher and the readers at ease upon the result of the “Exploration of the
Correlation Between the Height and Wrist Girth among Third-year Students Pursuing
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics”, as an in partial fulfillment
of the Problem Solving, Mathematical Investigation and Modelling.
 Chapter II

Research Objectives

This Quantitative Research study Submitted to the Faculty of Teacher

Education Davao Oriental State University at Guang – Guang, Dahican, City of Mati,
Davao Oriental on the “Exploration of the Correlation Between the Height and Wrist
Girth among Third-year Students Pursuing Bachelor of Secondary Education Major
in Mathematics”, aims to determine the correlation between height and wrist girth
among third-year students. Specifically, this seeks to answer the following objectives
of the study:

1. To determine the height and wrist girth among 50 respondents of third – year
students.

2. To solve the x and y variable of the samples and their mean values for Person R.

3. To analyze the results of the solved measurements of the variables with respect
to Pearson R.

4. To determine if there is a relationship between height and wrist girth among

third-year students.

Hypothesis

In the hypothesis development, researcher has identified three hypotheses

based on the selected variables.

 There is no significant correlation between height and wrist girth among third
– year students.
 Chapter III

Review of Related Literature

The “Exploration of the Correlation Between the Height and Wrist Girth among Third-
year Students Pursuing Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics” is
supported by various studies found by the researcher to solidify the claims and prove
the result of their analysis. Previous studies stated that the body mass index was
calculated by measuring weight and height (World Health Organization, 1998). Wherein,
Midsection perimeter (WC) was estimated in centimeters at a level lined up with the floor at
the midpoint between the highest point of the iliac peak and the lower edge of the last
unmistakable rib in the midaxillary line (World Health Organization, 2008).

Various methods have been taken to foresee level, which incorporates arm range, half-length,
knee level, ulna length, or hand length. It's simple and more open to gauge hand and it
requires a base scope of development by the patient. Consequently, the hand was picked as
the boundary of decision as it very well may be estimated most helpfully and requires, a
seismometer, an anthropometrical tape, or essentially a centimeter ruler and only one
professional (Guerra, Fonseca, & Pichel, 2014).

The anthropometric qualities of their level, age, weight, hand length, and weight files were
estimated and dissected genuinely for any tremendous distinction, and connection between
the boundaries examined. The outcomes from the current review show that there was a
positive relationship between level and hand length and different boundaries demonstrating
that level could be anticipated utilizing hand length, age, weight, and weight file (Ibegbu,
David, et al., 2015).

Wrist periphery (WrC) is a device to distinguish proportions of skeletal edge size without
being seriously bewildered by muscle to fat ratio variety (Grant, Custer, and Thurlow, 1981).

Studies have shown that, wrist boundaries a critical indicator of diabetes in the two sexes of
grown-up populace. In any case, its consistency is free of BMI or WC just among females
(Freedman and Rimm, 1989).

Wrist perimeter was estimated with subjects in a situated situation with their wrist front up,
utilizing a pressure gated measuring tape situated over the Lister tubercle of the distal span
and over the distal ulna on the right arm without the tape is excessively close or excessively
free and with lying level on the skin (Kinjo, Setoguchi, and Solomon, 2007).

The body frame size of the person is determined by a person's wrist circumference in
relation to their height. For example, a man whose height is over 5' 5" and wrist is 6"
would fall into the small-boned category. To determine the body frame size, measure
the wrist with a tape measure and use the following chart to determine whether the
person is small, medium, or large boned (Vorvick, 2022).

Women:

Height under 5'2" 5'2" to 5' 5" over 5' 5"

Small wrist size less than 5.5" wrist size less than 6" wrist size less than 6.25"

Medium wrist size 5.5" to 5.75" wrist size 6" to 6.25" wrist size 6.25" to 6.5"

Large wrist size over 5.75" wrist size over 6.25" wrist size over 6.5"

Men:

Height over 5' 5"

 Small = wrist size 5.5" to 6.5"
 Medium = wrist size 6.5" to 7.5"
 Large = wrist size over 7.5"

WrC is a simple, easy-to-detect anthropometric index which is not subject to

measurement errors. Additionally, WrC can be used both to decide about frame size
and to determine metabolic risks related to obesity. We consider that this easy-to-get
anthropometric index can be used both in screening procedures and clinical
assessment procedure for obesity-related metabolic consequences (Öztürk, 2017).

The simple and basic approach to estimating wrist perimeter is an extensive benefit in
regular clinical practice contrasted with the old-style anthropometrical estimation like
BMI or midriff boundary. One more benefit of utilizing wrist periphery contrasted with
the normal anthropometric measures is that mirroring a skeletal casing size, it changes
somewhat through time. Uniquely in contrast to midriff boundary, wrist periphery
estimation isn't impacted by clothing, breath or by postprandial state which can disrupt
the assurance of midsection circuit (Wills and Bhopal, 2010; Mitrea, Soare, et. al., 2013).

Theoretical Framework
 The theoretical framework is a theory that can be applied to interpret and understand
data in your research study. “a theoretical framework utilizes theory/theories and
their constituent elements as the presumed ‘working model’ that drives the
investigation and analysis of a social phenomenon”.your theoretical framework will
shape how you look at and interpret your data.

Deductive framework, starts with a general theory or hypothesis and then uses data
to test and refine it. It is often used in quantitative study.

https://www.edrawsoft.com/how-to-build-theoretical-framework.html

Conceptual Framework

A conceptual framework is like a roadmap for your study, helping you visualise your
research project and put it into action. It defines the relevant variables for your study and
maps out how they might relate to each other.

 In quantitative studies, a conceptual framework might be used to determine survey

questions or data points, or to generate a hypothesis for explanations and predictions.
 Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Students’ Height Students’ Wrist

Girth

Figure 1. Conceptual Paradigm of the Study

Chapter IV
Scope and Delimitation

The scope of this research revolves around exploring the correlation between
height and wrist girth. This study primarily centers on exploring the correlation
between height and wrist girth, specifically among third-year students which pursued
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics at Davao Oriental State
University. While the study is anticipated to yield intriguing and valuable findings, it is
essential to address the scope and limitations of the research. Both male and female
genders will be included in this study to ensure the reliability of the researchers'
findings. It aims to encompass a diverse range of students in terms of gender,
aiming to explore differences between male and female students regarding how their
height relates to their wrist girth.

Particularly, the target participants for this research will fall within the age
range of 18 to 25, since it is when when people foster greatest bulk (Kisner & Colby,
1996). Laying out an extensive and comprehensive reference esteem among this
gathering is significant since quite a bit of bulk and strength is less inclined to decline
until some other time after middle age. Various experiments proved the significant
influence of the handgrip strength, through anthropometric made for their thought
and consideration in a future report close by grasp typical qualities (Angst & Drerup,
et. al, 2010; and Bohannon & Peolsson, et. al 2006).

Definition of Terms

Correlation - is a statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two

variables are linearly related (meaning they change together at a constant rate). It's a
common tool for describing simple relationships without making a statement about
cause and effect (JMP Statistical Discovery, 2023).

Exploring -

Height

Human’s Height

Wrist

Wrist girth
 Chapter V

Methodology

The researcher study uses methodology that gathers relevant data and
information to cater to the research objectives. Methodology refers to the strategies
employed in conducting research. They include data collection instruments such as
questionnaires, interviews, or observations, as well as sampling procedures and
statistical techniques for organizing and interpreting unstructured data (Bryman,
2008). This chapter emphasizes the research design, research instruments, as well
as the data gathering procedures used to conduct the quantitative research study.

Research Design

Research Subject

As this quantitative research study has a very strict consideration into the
success of the result of the analysis, the respondents were thoroughly selected and
specified for the study purpose alone. The Exploration of the Correlation Between
the Height and Wrist Girth among Third-year Students Pursuing Bachelor of
Secondary Education Major in Mathematics, were specifically participated by the
Fifty (50) Third-year students from Davao Oriental State University under the MATH
138 - Problem Solving, Mathematical Investigation & Modelling as part of the
impartial fulfillment for the subject.

Research Locale

Population and Sample

Research Instrument

A stadiometer is a piece of medical equipment used for measuring human height.

The wrist circumference is measured with a measuring tape.

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Statistical Tools

Ethical Consideration

Research ethics govern the standards of conduct for scientific researchers. It

is important to adhere to ethical principles in order to protect the dignity, rights and
welfare of research participants (WHO, 2023). The researchers of the study in
Exploring the Correlation Between the Height and Wrist Girth among third-year
Students Pursuing Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics. Hence,
a quantitative research submitted to the faculty of Teacher Education in Davao
Oriental State University, the respondents voluntarily participated in the conduct of
the study done inside the school campus. Therefore, they are well informed and
consented the use of their data for research purpose. The privacy and data
collected from the respondents were secured and kept by the researchers with
respect to the research’s ethical consideration. This pertains to the interviewees
personal information such as name, age, sex, and others. Their anonymity and
confidentiality are well taken cared of to avoid in any circumstances, some potential
harm which may arise.

Chapter VI

Results and Discussion

Chapter VII

Conclusion
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