Scope &Delimitation of

the Study
Limitation vs. Delimitation

 Delimitations
aim to narrow the scope of the study; these are choices
made and boundaries set by the researcher which should be
mentioned.

 Limitations
aim to identify the potential weaknesses of the study;
these are influences, shortcomings or conditions that the
researcher cannot control
Delimitations – of the is placed in Chapter 1
or sometimes in the methodology section.
Limitations – is written and mentioned into
the final section of the study, usually in the
results and discussion after your scope &
delimitation of your study.
Scope of the Study

The extent to which the research area

will be explore
Explains the parameters within which
the study will be operating.
Scope of the Study: Prompts

This study will focus on…

The scope of this study will be …
This study will cover …
The study will consist of …
Delimitation of the Study

The boundaries of the study

Aims to narrow the scope of the study
Delimitation of the Study: Prompt

The study will be limited to …

This study is confined to …
The study will not cover the …
Scope and Delimitation of the Study

 General purpose of the study

 Important details of the study
 Population/ target respondents, sample size
 Geographical location/setting
 Duration/research timeline or limit
 Instruments to be used, sampling method, research
design, financial limitation of the study
Sample: Scope and Delimitation

 SA.