CHAPTER III

Research Methodology
Introduction
This chapter presents the methods and procedures used by the researcher, the respondents of the
study, the instruments employed gathering in gathering the data, reliability of the instruments and the
statistical treatment of the collected data. The independent variable in this study is the social media for
collaborative Learning while the dependent variable is the student’s academic performance.
Method of Research Used
The study employed descriptive-correlational design. Descriptive study is used to describe
characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied the most commonly used method of
investigation in describing the principal conditions of a certain phenomenon. The present study also made
use correlational design to estimate the extent to which the variables are related or connected to each
other in population of interest (Viscarra 2003). Through these methods, the researcher was able to
ascertain how much variation is caused by each of the independent variables to the dependent variable.
The questionnaire usesd was formulated by the researcher having only a set of questions. The
condition to which each word was assigned for a particular participant was recorded and tracked
throughout the entire of the research study. Performances within each condition were used to make
controlled comparisons of the investigated treatment.
Respondents of the Study
The respondents of this study consist of the senior high school students who are enrolled in
Naujan Academy, school year 2022-2023. The respondents are composed of 20 students.
Table 1 shows the number of senior high school major respondents of this study.
Table 1
Distribution of Senior High School Students in Naujan Academy-respondents

Section Population No. of Respondents

St. Agatha - STEM 37 5
St. Blaise - GAS 46 5
St. Agnes - HUMMS 32 5
Scholastica - ABM 15 5
Total 130 20
In this study, 15.38% of the population of Senior High School Students will be used.
Sampling Technique Used
The researcher originally chose Graduating Senior High School as the respondents and will be the
subject of his research study. Using the purposive sampling, the researcher selected from people who I
have judged as people with good background knowledge about the research which consist of 20
respondents. The proposed study was conducted with Senior High School Students from Naujan
Academy. The age of individuals in the population ranged from age 17 to 18 years old within the senior
high school department from a list of approximately 130 students at senior high department, a sample of
20 students was systematically selected.
Instruments Used in the Study
The instrument that will be used in this study is developed by the researcher Self-made
questionnaire is designed to measure student’s understanding about the relationship between social media
for collaborative learning and student’s academic performance. On analysis pilot study data, the
researcher will be able to determine the implication of social media to the acquisition of information
among learners.
All responses to be provided by the respondents will be tabulated and score base on 3-point
numerical scale. Each point will get the corresponding verbal description.
Table 2
Interpretation of 3-Point Numerical Scale

Numerical Scale Stat. Limit Verbal Description

3 2.01 – 3.00 Agree
2 1.01 – 2.00 Neutral
1 0 – 1.00 Disagree

Statistical Treatment of Data

The data will be treated statistically using descriptive statistics such as mean and ranking. To test
the significance of relationship, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation will be used. Results will be
analyzed and interpreted.
The following will be used in the study:
1. Mean
Where:
N = total number of respondents
2. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient
Where:
N = number of cases
x = value of independent or predictor variable
y = value of dependent or criterion variable
r = Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient