SCOPE AND

DELIMITATION OF
THE STUDY
 What is the scope and delimitation of
the study?
• states the concepts and variables your study covered.
• it tells readers which things you have included and
excluded in your analysis.
• sets the boundaries and parameters of the problem
enquiry and narrows down the scope of the study.
 Scope and Delimitation
Scope - concepts and variables you have
explored in your research.
Delimitation - the “boundaries” of your
study’s scope. It sets apart the things included
in your analysis from those excluded.
 Difference between Delimitation
and Limitation
• Delimitation refers to factors you set to limit your
analysis. It delineates those that are included in your
research and those that are excluded. Remember,
delimitations are within your control.
• Limitations are factors beyond your control that may
affect your research’s results. You can think of limitations
as the “weaknesses” of your study.
 Guidelines on How to Write a Scope
A good scope statement will answer the following six questions:
 Guidelines on How to Write a Scope
Why – the general aims and objectives (purpose) of the
research.
What – the subject to be investigated, and the included
variables.
Where – the location or setting of the study, i.e. where the
data will be gathered and to which entity the data will belong.
 Guidelines on How to Write a Scope
When – the timeframe within which the data is to be collected.
Who – the subject matter of the study and the population from which they
will be selected. This population needs to be large enough to be able to
generalize.
How – how the research is to be conducted, including a description of the
research design (e.g. whether it is experimental research, qualitative
research or a case study), methodology, research tools and analysis
techniques.
 How To Write Scope and Delimitation: Step-
by-Step Guide
1. Review Your Study’s Objectives and Problem Statement
• Your study’s coverage relies on its objectives. Thus, you can only
write this section if you know what you’re researching. Furthermore,
ensure that you understand the problems you ought to answer.
• Once you understand the abovementioned things, you may start
writing your study’s Scope and Delimitation.
 How To Write Scope and Delimitation: Step-
by-Step Guide
2. State the Key Information To Explain Your Study’s Coverage and
Boundaries
a. The Main Objective of the Research
This refers to the concept that you’re focusing on in your research. Some examples are the following:
level of awareness or satisfaction of a particular group of people
correlation between two variables
effectiveness of a new product
comparison between two methods/approaches
lived experiences of several individuals
 How To Write Scope and Delimitation: Step-
by-Step Guide
2. State the Key Information To Explain Your Study’s Coverage and
Boundaries
c. Subject of the Study
This refers to your study’s respondents or participants.
d. Timeframe and Location of the Study
Specify the month(s), quarter(s), or year(s) as the duration of your study. Also,
indicate where you will gather the data required for your research.
 How To Write Scope and Delimitation: Step-
by-Step Guide
2. State the Key Information To Explain Your Study’s Coverage
and Boundaries
e. Brief Description of the Study’s Research Design and Methodology
You may also include whether your research is quantitative or
qualitative, the sampling method (cluster, stratified, purposive) applied,
and how you conducted the experiment.
 How To Write Scope and Delimitation: Step-
by-Step Guide

3. Indicate Which Variables or Factors

Are Not Covered by Your Research
 How to Start Writing Your Study Scope

• Use the below prompts as an effective way to

start writing your scope:
This study is to focus on…
This study covers the…
This study aims to…
 Examples of Scope and
Delimitation of a Research Paper
 Lived Experiences of Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Drivers of
Antipolo City Amidst the Continuous June 2022 Oil Price Hikes

Scope and Delimitation

This research focused on the presentation and discussion of the lived
experiences of PUV drivers during the constant oil price hike in June 2022.
The respondents involved are five (5) jeepney drivers from Antipolo City who
agreed to be interviewed. The researchers assessed their experiences in terms of the
following: (1) daily net income; (2) duration and extent of working; (3) alternative
employment opportunity considerations; and (4) mental and emotional status. The
respondents were interviewed daily at their stations on June 6 – 10, 2022. 
 Lived Experiences of Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Drivers of
Antipolo City Amidst the Continuous June 2022 Oil Price Hikes

Scope and Delimitation

In-depth one-on-one interviews were used for data collection. Afterward, the
respondents’ first-hand experiences were drafted and annotated with the
researchers’ insights.
The researchers excluded some factors in determining the respondents’
experiences, such as physical and health conditions and current family relationship
status.
 A Study on the Perception of the Residents of Mayamot, Antipolo
City on the Political and Socioeconomic Conditions During the
Post-EDSA Period (1986 – 1996)

Scope and Delimitation

This research aims to discuss the perception of Filipinos regarding the political and
socioeconomic economic conditions during the post-EDSA period, specifically during the
years 1986 – 1996.
Ten (10) residents of Mayamot, Antipolo City, who belonged to Generation X (currently
40 – 62 years old), were purposively selected as the study’s respondents. The researchers
asked them about their perception of the following aspects during the period mentioned
above (1) performance of national and local government; (2) bureaucracy and government
services; (3) personal economic and financial status; and (4) wage purchasing power.
 A Study on the Perception of the Residents of Mayamot, Antipolo
City on the Political and Socioeconomic Conditions During the
Post-EDSA Period (1986 – 1996)

Scope and Delimitation

This research aims to discuss the perception of Filipinos regarding the political and
socioeconomic economic conditions during the post-EDSA period, specifically during the
years 1986 – 1996.
Ten (10) residents of Mayamot, Antipolo City, who belonged to Generation X (currently
40 – 62 years old), were purposively selected as the study’s respondents. The researchers
asked them about their perception of the following aspects during the period mentioned
above (1) performance of national and local government; (2) bureaucracy and government
services; (3) personal economic and financial status; and (4) wage purchasing power.
 A Study on the Perception of the Residents of Mayamot, Antipolo
City on the Political and Socioeconomic Conditions During the
Post-EDSA Period (1986 – 1996)

Scope and Delimitation

The researchers conducted face-to-face interviews in the respondents’
residences during the second semester of AY 2018 – 2019. The responses were
written and corroborated with the literature on the post-EDSA period.
The following factors were not included in the research analysis: political
conflicts and turmoils, the status of the legislative and judicial departments, and
other macroeconomic indicators.