Methods of Research

and Statistics for IT

Orientation
About the adviser
Froilan E. De Guzman
Froilan.Deguzman@pcu.edu.ph
Post Graduate Studies:
Doctor in Information Technology. Technological Institute of the Philippines (Quezon City Campus). November 2014 to 2019.
Master in Engineering Science. University of the East (Manila Campus). June 2011 to March 2015.
Master in Information Management. University of the East (Manila Campus). June 2006 to November 2007
Tertiary: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. University of the East (Caloocan Campus) June 1999 to March 2005.
Research Publications:
De Guzman, F., Gerardo, B., Medina, R., “Implementation of Enhanced Secure Hash Algorithm Towards a Secured Web Portal”, 4th International
Conference on Computer and Communication Systems. IEEE. 2019
De Guzman, F., Boqueo, G., Lumagas, A., Eugenio, M., Daya, L. I., “Extensive Assessment of Various Network Interruption Tools”, 4th International
Conference on Computer and Communication Systems. IEEE. 2019
De Guzman, F., Gerardo, B., Medina, R., “Enhanced Secure Hash Algorithm-512 Based on Quadratic Function”, 10th International Conference on
Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management. IEEE. 2018
De Guzman, F., Ferrer, J. C., Gardon, K., Marcelo, D. R., Rosales, R. J., Badua, D. M. “Extended 10 x 10 PlayFair Cipher”, 10th International Conference on
Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management. IEEE. 2018
De Guzman, F., Domingo, K., Cruz, B., Cotiangco, J., Hilario, C., “Comprehensive Study in Preventive Measures of Data Breach using Thumb-sucking”,
Future Data and Security Engineering 2018, Springer-Verlag. 2018
De Guzman, F., Domingo, K., Cruz, B., Cotiangco, J., Hilario, C., “Expanded 128-Bit Data Encryption Standard”, International Journal of Computer Science
and Mobile Computing, 2017
De Guzman, F., Abaya, S. Benito, V. D., Antonio, I. J., “Academics Mining for Information Analytics as a Method in Improving Student Performance Through
Effective Learning Strategies”, Handbook of Research on Technology-Centric Strategies for Higher Education Administration. IGI Global. 2017
Course information
This course discusses the practical guidelines on writing a research and how to
communicate with the scientific investigation to meet its measurable objectives,
specifically in the field of IT.
Learning outcomes
1. To understand the concepts of writing research by identifying research problem, method, and
algorithmic solutions.
2. To apply modern technique, tools, and practices in the development of the proposed prototype based
on industry-accepted development
methodologies;
3. To test and/or evaluate the developed prototype based on appropriate standards;
4. To interpret test results, write correct conclusion and recommendation regarding research project.
5. To document the entire research or project following the prescribed manuscript format.
6. To present the initial documentation to the panel of experts and/or various communities using
appropriate levels of discourse.
7. To relate the significant impact of technology development to the research for the society.
8. To include the value of ethics to Intellectual Property rights in the conducting research.
Course content
- Nature and purpose of research as a scientific work
- Writing introduction and literature review
- Sampling, instrumentation and data collection
- Writing research methodology
- Writing results and conclusion
Course requirements
Research proposal (40 %)
Research Critic (25%)
Machine problems (25%)
Attendance (10%)
Calendar of activities
Meeting 1: Orientation (October 22, 2022)
Meeting 2: Nature and purpose of research as a scientific work, writing introduction
and literature review (November 12, 2022)
Meeting 3: Sampling, instrumentation and data collection, measures of central
tendencies and dispersion (November 19, 2022)
Meeting 4: Hypothesis testing, One sample z-test, t-test, paired sampling, z-test in
proportion, two independent samples, ANOVA, correlation and regression, CHI square
(November 26, 2022)
Meeting 5: Writing research methodology, results and conclusion. (December 3, 2022)

Submission of all requirements: December 10, 2022

References
Magulod, Capulso et al (2021). , “How to Write and Publish your Thesis”, Beyond
Books Publication
Calmorin (2016), “Research and Thesis Writing (Revised Edition)”, Rex Book Store.