MAKING

RESEARCH
PROBLEM
MANAGEABLE
DEFINING KEY TERMS IN
THE PROBLEM
PERCEIVED MANAGEMENT STYLES OF MIDDLE-LEVEL MANAGERS AND CREW BEHAVIOR IN
JOLLIBEE FOODS CORPORATION
Note:
1. IDENTIFY THE KEY TERMS
2. DEFINE THE KEY TERMS
1. Conceptual definition is the definition of a term as a given by authorities
2. Operational definition is the researcher’s own definition of a term, based on how the term will be used in the
study.
3. IDENTIFY THE VARIABLES
1. Independent variable. The cause supposed to be responsible for bringing about change/s in a phenomenon
or situation.
2. Dependent variable. The outcome of the change/s brought about by changes in the independent variable.
3. Intervening Variable. A variable whose existence is inferred but that cannot be manipulated or controlled
4. Moderator Variable. A variable that may or may not be controlled but has an effect on the research illustration
STATING THE HYPOTHESIS
OF THE STUDY
 Hypothesis is a predictive statement that represents the researcher’s tentative answer to the
problem statement.
 Hypothesis serve the following functions:
 Provides focus to the study
 Tell the researcher what data to gather
 Enhance objectivity in the study
 Enables the researcher to contribute to the formulation of a theory and bridge the gaps in the body of
knowledge
 In constructing hypothesis it should:
 Be simple and specific
 Be stated in an empirically testable form
 Be related to the existing body of knowledge
 Indicate the specific nature of connection
STATING THE HYPOTHESIS
OF THE STUDY
 Example 1:
 Problem:
How do liberal arts students compare with education students in their level of assertiveness?
 Null Form (Ho):
There is no significant difference in the level of assertiveness of liberal arts and education
students

 Example 2:
 Problem:
How significant is the relationship between the perception of the prevailing university culture and
faculty member’s commitment to their job and the organization?
 Null Form (Ho):
There is no significant relationship between the perception of the prevailing university culture and
faculty member’s commitment to their job and the organization.