The Research

Process
Phase 1: The Conceptual
Phase
 Research Problem

Sources of Research Problem: Criteria for Selection of the

Research Problem
Clinical Experience Problem Criteria (Significance, Researchability,
Nursing Literature Feasibility)
Social Issues Researcher Criteria/ Interest of the researcher
Theories Researcher support
Ideas from External Sources Ethical Consideration
Example:
Statement of Purpose:

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of patient – controlled

and nurse – administered analgesia for controlling pain in patients with
terminal stage cancer.

Research Question: What is the relative effectiveness of patient – controlled

analgesia versus nurse – controlled analgesia with regard to a. medication
consumption, b. control of pain in patients with terminal cancer?
 Background Objective of the
of the Study Study

Significance of the Scope and Limitation

Chapter 1: Study of the Study

Definition of Terms
Background of the Study

MUST include statistical

data to support your study
Must indicate the AIM,
from Global or
PURPOSE, and RATIONALE
International, National
of the study conducted.
level and Local Level
information.
 Background of the Objective of
Study the Study

Chapter 1: Significance of the

Study
Scope and Limitation
of the Study

Definition of Terms
Purpose of the Study
- states the justification, reasons, motivations or the rationale for the study by
presenting its overall goals and objectives.
- the statement of purpose is in declarative form and uses words such as
purpose, goal, aim, intent or objective.
- it should also include a declaration of what the study does not intend to cover,
research delimitation
In Quantitative Studies:
- independent variable
- dependent variable
- population of the study
Example: The purpose of this study is to determine whether viewing a video of
an actual delivery of a baby will reduce the level of parental anxiety.
Statement of the Problem
• Level 1: What is the profile of the respondents in terms of (intervening
variable)?
• Level 2: What is the extent of the variables (independent variables)?
• Level 3: What is the extent of the variables (dependent variables)?
• Level 4: Is there a significant difference between the extent of Level 1 and
Level 2?
• Level 5: Is there a significant difference between the extent of Level 2 and
Level 3?
• Level 6: Is there a significant relationship between Level 2 and 3?
• Level 7: Prediction: Do the extent of Level 1 and 2 predict the extent of Level
3?
 Specifically, the study will answer the following:
1. What is the profile of respondents in terms of:
• Age
• Sex
• other information on the profile of the respondents
2. What is the Level of Knowledge of the LGBTQIA+ community, in terms of:
a.
b.
c. ?
3. What is the perception of the LGBTQIA+ community on the HIV/AIDS prevention and
control, in term of?
a.
b. ?
4. Is there a significant difference between the profile of the respondents and the level of
knowledge on HIV/AIDS prevention and control?
5. Is there a significant difference between the level of knowledge and the perception of
LGBTQIA+ community on the HIV/AIDS prevention and control?
Example: Research Objective/Objective of
the Study
The main objective of the study is to determine the (Independent
variable) of (Population) on the (Dependent Variable).

“The main objective of the study is to determine the levels of

perception of mothers on facility and non-facility based delivery.”
“The purpose of the study is to determine the level of knowledge of
LGBTQIA+ community on the HIV prevention and control and their
intent to use.”
Specifically, the study aims to achieve the
following:
1. To identify the profile of respondents in terms of:
• Age
• Sex
• other information on the profile of the respondents
2. To determine the Level of Knowledge of the LGBTQIA+ community, in terms of:
a.
b.
3. To determine the perception of the LGBTQIA+ community on the HIV/AIDS prevention and
control, in term of
a.
b.
4. To determine the significant difference between the profile of the respondents and the level of
knowledge on HIV/AIDS prevention and control?
5. To determine the significant difference between the level of knowledge and the perception of
LGBTQIA+ community on the HIV/AIDS prevention and control?
 Background of Objective of the
the Study Study

Significance
Chapter 1: of the Study
Scope and Limitation
of the Study

Definition of
Terms
Significance of the Study:
• Who will be the beneficiaries and what will be the benefits of your study.

Example:
“The findings of the study will be beneficial to the following:….”
LGBTQIA+ community. This study will increase their knowledge on HIV prevention
and control availability in the province and encourage all members to be tested for
HIV.
Other stakeholders/agencies.
Nursing Students.
Nurses.
Future Researchers.
 Background of the Objective of the
Study Study

Scope and
Significance of the
Chapter 1: Study
Limitation of
the Study

Definition of
Terms
Scope and Limitations of the Study
• The scope of the study defines the boundaries of the inquiry.
• Delimitations are the characteristics that limit the scope of the investigation.
• Specific constraints:
- choice of objectives or purpose of the study
- choice of study questions
- choice of variables of interest
- choice of the samples and the exclusion of other sectors of the population
- anticipated manageability of the study problems
- Theoretical perspectives.
Example:
”The effect of separation anxiety on hospitalized toddler…”
Limitations of the study – characteristics of design or methodology that
set parameters on the application or interpretation of the results of the
study.

1. What will be the general idea of the study to be conducted?

2. Who will be the respondents of the study, characteristics of the
respondents?
3. What will be the coverage and scope of the study?
4. When will it be conducted?
 Background of the Objective of the
Study Study

Scope and
Significance of the
Chapter 1: Study
Limitation of the
Study

Definition of
Terms
 2 Types of Definitions:
a. Conceptual Definition – the abstract or
theoretical meaning of the concepts under
study (Polit & Beck, 2017).
- the general or universal meaning of terms
understood by all and usually sourced from the
Definition of dictionary.
Terms: b. Operational Definition – the researcher’s own
definition, which is made for clarity of
meaning and prevention of misunderstanding
or misinterpretation. Although it is
formulated by the researcher, it must still
adhere to conceptual definitions.
 LGBTQIA+ Community. Meriam-Webster
Example: (2019) defined it as an abbreviation of lesbian,
Definition of gay, bisexual, transgender, and
Terms queer/questioning (one’s sexual or gender
For better identity). In this study, they will be the
understanding of respondents.
the term the
following are Knowledge.
defined both
In this study, this refers to the independent
conceptually and variable.
operationally:
October 9, 2023
• Submission of Chapter 1 (Background of the study, Objectives of the study
(Statement of the problem, Research Objectives), Significance of the study, Scope
and Limitation of the Study, Definition of Terms)

• Submit hard and soft copies (e-copy will be uploaded to Gdrive: instruction will be
posted at the google classroom)

• Prepare the Related Literature and Studies (Literature Map)

• STRICTLY FOLLOW the APA Format 7th edition on intext citation and references!!
(Link will be forward in a while………prepare for an activity ONLINE)