The Learners should…

OBJECTIVES:
1. States research questions CS_RS11-IIIc-e-4

2. Indicates scope and

delimitation of research CS_RS11-IIIc-e-5

3. Cites benefits and beneficiaries
of research CS_RS11-IIIc-e-6 7. Presents written
statement of the problem CS_RS11-IIIc-e-7
Lesson 8 (Week 4B) The Specificity and
Feasibility of Problem Posed

Prepared by:
Mary Joy C. Toñacao
 Starting a research study oftentimes is not an easy
task, especially if you are a newbie in this area. But
when you decide to research something, you always
begin with a problem. But a single problem always has
different aspects. How will you start searching for an
answer? Where will you begin your query? What
should you look for?
Research Problem and Research Question

In developing a research study, one

important task of the researcher is to
identify and describe the problem (Bwisa,
2018). This includes specifying the issue to
study by dividing the broad topic into
different aspects and selecting a specific
area that you wish to pursue.
.Research Problem is a statement
that gives the overall objective of
your research study.
• Research Questions are sub-
problems that you plan to answer to
achieve your main objective.
Guidelines in Formulating Research
Questions

Qualitative type of research involves the

presentation of the result about people’s
perceptions, attitudes, and experiences about the
subject being studied. Hence, it will require
questions that elicit the perspectives of an
individual or group of people to explain why or
how a particular situation occurs.
Types of questions good for the qualitative type of
research

✓ Exploratory Questions – these are questions that are intended to

understand or increase knowledge about the topic such as how a particular
social situation occurred or changed.

✓ Interpretative Questions – the purpose of these types of questions is to

understand an individual or group of people’s perceptions, experiences, or
behavior in connection with a particular situation, event, or phenomena.

(Source: Jennifer Gunner, "Types of Research Questions with Examples." Your

Dictionary,n.d.,https://examples.yourdictionary.com /types-of-research-questions-with-examples.html .
 Read the example below

Research Problem (Main Problem) – Explore the Experiences of

Health-Care Providers in Puerto Princesa City during the COVID 19
Pandemic
Research Questions (Sub-Problem)
1. What are the perceptions of health care providers in Puerto
Princesa City regarding the COVID 19 outbreak?
2. What are the first-hand experiences of health care providers
during the early stage of the pandemic?
3. What are the challenges faced by health-care providers in
responding to the COVID-19 crisis?
Remember: As easy as it may seem, developing
research questions will never be easy if you don’t
have a rich background of knowledge about your
topic. Therefore, you must do extensive reading of
literature related to your area of concern.
Scope and Delimitation of Research
This is another important aspect when writing a
research paper as it also guides the researcher in the
research process.
 Scope – this contains the factors or variables that
are included in your study. It gives the readers an
idea of the content and coverage of your research
such as the following:
 ✓ What is your study?
 ✓ When will you conduct the study?
 ✓ Where is the area of investigation?
 ✓ Who are the participants?
 Delimitation – this presents the definite
boundaries and parameters of your investigation. It
describes the variables included and excluded as
well as the procedural limits such as data
gathering tools, geographical setting, and the
period covered.
 (Source: Calixto B. Alicay, Research Methods, and Techniques. Quezon City, Manila: Great
Books Publishing. 2014
Significance of the Study

• A research study will only be significant if its importance will

be recognized. This section of the research study explains the
relevance of addressing a particular issue to improve the
quality of life of a person or the community as a whole.

This should include the precise description of the following:

• 1. Who are the beneficiaries of the study?

• 2. How the research findings would benefit the beneficiaries
3. The relevance of results to identified problem or needs
• 4. The potential contribution to new knowledge and policies
How to organize the content of the Significance of
the Study?

1.Refer to the problem statement - write the significance of your study in

congruence with your research problem and questions.

2. Use the deductive approach – Identify the general benefit of your study
to the whole community, then down to specific agencies, units of people,
individuals, and researchers.
(Source: Patric Regoniel, “Two Tips on How to Write the Significance
of the Study." Simpleducate.me., n.d.,
https://simplyeducate.me/2015/02/09/two-tips-on-how-to-writethe-
significance-of-the-study/.
Research Problem: “Explore the Experiences of Health-Care
Providers in Puerto Princesa City during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The findings of this study will give awareness about the experiences of healthcare providers as they respond to the
COVID-19 crisis. Their perceptions, challenges, and experiences will provide us with useful insights into controlling
the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the findings of this study will greatly benefit the following
beneficiaries:
Department of Health – The results of this study could give reminders to health officials that the well-being of
healthcare workers is also necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With such, the department could maintain
or improve health systems that address not just the needs of the COVID patients but also cover the health workers’
welfare. Likewise, the results of this study could serve as a guide for the department to develop training programs
that could help the healthcare providers increase their skills in disaster preparedness and management.
Healthcare Facilities – The results of this study would also provide valuable knowledge to health facility
administrators about the necessity of looking after the overall wellness of the medical personnel working in their
institution. This could serve as a basis for the development of programs that will support the healthcare providers in
improving and sustaining their physical and mental health for them to continue their battle against the COVID-19
pandemic.
Healthcare Providers – this study can help the healthcare providers to address their needs in their workplace and
provide the support that will safeguard their health against the pandemic.
The Researchers – The results of the study will serve as a basis for future researchers who plan to conduct a
research study related to this topic.
THANK YOU! 