Chapter 3
METHODS AND PROCEDURES
This chapter represents the methods and procedures such as
research design, respondent of the study, data gathering tool
data gathering procedures and the statistical tool that used in
this study.
Research Design
This study employs a descriptive research design to
quantitatively assess the perceptions of community residents
towards the programs of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA). The aim is to gather statistical data that reflects the
community’s attitudes and opinions.
Respondent of the study
The target population for this study includes 50 female and
50 male above from selected communities here in the Tuguegarao
where PDEA programs have been active. A stratified random method
will be used to ensure representation across different
demographic groups, including age, gender, and socioeconomic
status.
Table 1
Distribution of respondent of the study
Respondents Sample
Male 50
Female 50
Data Gathering Tool
The primary instrument for data collection will be a
structured questionnaire comprising closed-ended questions rated
on a Likert scale. The questionnaire will be developed based on a
review of literature and validated through a pilot study with a
small subset of the target population.
The first part of the questionnaire determined the profile
of respondent with regard to their age, gender, civil status and
highest educational attainment.
The second part of the questionnaire determined the
perception of community residents towards Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency Programs. KULANG PA TO NEED NG ISANG ARTICLE
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Data Gathering Procedures
Data will be collected through online surveys distributed
via email and social media platforms, as well as through face-to-
face interviews in community centers. Participants will be
informed about the purpose of the study and assured of their
anonymity. DI KO PA NAGAWA
Statistical Tools.
The researchers used the following statistical technique in
analyzing the data gathered.
Frequency and percentage counts was used to analyze the
profile of the respondents and weighted Mean was also used to
determine perception of community residents towards Philippine
Drug Enforcement Agency Programs. It will be also use to
interpret the modified 5-point scale below.
Numerical Value Numerical Range Descriptive Interpretation
5 4.20-5.00 Always
4 3.40-4.19 Often
3 2.60-3.39 Sometimes
2 1.80-2.59 Seldom
1 1.00-1.79 Never
Moreover Analysis of variance (ANOVA) will also be use in
measuring the perception of community residents towards
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Programs
