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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Rationale

The rationale usually includes:

1. A brief description of the problem situation (what is) with

supporting facts and figures

2. Statement of the desired condition (what should be) and the

discrepancy between what is and what should be

3. Possible reasons for the discrepancy

4. What is already known about the problem (based on literature)

5. Questions still unanswered or information gaps

Concluding paragraph: In view of the foregoing, _______________.

Theoretical Framework

Explains the theoretical basis of the problem

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Explains the existence of the problem and an elaboration on how the

problem may be influenced by the independent variable/s presented

Basic Construction: Specify the theory, mention the proponent, cite

main points, supporting ideas from other experts, connection of the

theories and the present study

Beginning paragraph: The theoretical structure of this study was

based ___________.

Conceptual Framework

Explains in operational terms the assumed relationship

between/among the major variables of the study

Explains briefly the research paradigm

Beginning paragraph: The conceptual framework of this study is

illustrated in the research paradigm (Figure 1).

The INPUT includes _______________________________.

Specifically, ______________________________________.

The PROCESS presents ______________________________.

The OUTPUT of the research ______________________________.

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INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

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Figure 1. Research Paradigm

Statement of the Problem

Explains what the study aims to do and find out

Specifies the “what, why, who, where, or when” of the study

Beginning paragraph: This study (state the main objective).

Specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:

1.

Research Hypothesis

Included when there is a correlation or difference of the variables in

the study

Beginning paragraph: This study will test ____________________.

Scope and Delimitations of the Study

Includes the purpose of the study, time coverage of the

investigation, geographical coverage of the inquiry, variables to be studied,

specific indicators of variables, type and size of the respondents of the

study, and data collection tools to be sued in data gathering

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Importance of the Study

Explains the relevance and usefulness of the study

Mentions expected contributions of the study to specific groups or

individual users of the study

Beginning paragraph: The research will determine (state main

objective).

The results of this study will be important to the following:

Definition of Terms

Define major variables and other relevant terms as how they will be

used in the study.

Beginning paragraph: To ensure better understanding of this study,

the following terms are defined: