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The Impact of Slow Internet Connection
The Impact of Slow Internet Connection
The Impact of Slow Internet Connection
A Research Paper
Presented to the
Committee on Research
Pulot National High School
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements
in General Academic Strand of K to 12 Education Curriculum
by
JUNE 2023
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher would like to express our deepest gratitude and hanks to all those who
have contributed and been a bitg help for the completion of this study.
First of all, to the Almighty Gd for giving them knowledge and wisdom to conduct their
research;
To their beloved parents, siblings and relatives who are always there to support them
morally, and guide them and provide them financially and other necessary things in
accomplishing the study;
To their classmate, who gave their appreciated suggestions that contribute much for the
success of the research model;
To Sir Ronnie G. Dalgo, for motivating them in conducting this study, for the help and
assistance in tabulating the data needed as well as suggestion for the whole research, for his
countless hours of reading and wholehearted effort in checking the content of the study, for being
hospitable every time they need his assistance, for always guiding and giving his suggestion for
the researcher and most of all, for being patient throughout the entire study
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DEDICATION
ABSTRACT
Their were twenty(20) respondents which are composed of males and females in Pulot
Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan.
The study was laid out in descriptive design where researcher formulated questionnaire
through Likert scale. By collecting answer received from the surveys given out to the
respondents,each criteria was tallied and was divided to the total number tallies of all criteria;
then, the quotient was converted to a percentage by multiplying it to 10.
The parameters used to evaluate the result were the effects of slow internet connection
among online sellers in Pulot Center, Sofronio Espa ñ ola, Palawan. The result of the study
showed that having a slow internet connection have negative effect to the performance of
Online Sellers in Pulot Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan.
Study revealed that connection has a huge impact among them regarding on their selling
performance which lead them to poor sales performance and customer satisfaction as well.
Majority of the respondents are replied and favored that slow internet connection gave
negative outcome to their business and growth potential. They found out that the online sellers
cannot communicate properly to their customers which lead to a customers might abandon their
shopping carts if the checkout process takes too long or if pages fail to load promptly.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ii
ABSTRACT Iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
LIST OF TABLES V
LIST OF FIGURES Vi
LIST OF APPENDICES Vii
Chapter
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUD
Introduction 1
Statement of the Problem 1
Significance of the Study 1
Hypothesis 2
Conceptual Framework 2
Scope and Delimitations 3
Definition of terms 3
3 METHODOLOGY
Research Design 14
Researh Locale 14
Research Participants 15
Research Instrument 15
Data Collection Procedure 15
Data Analysis 15
REFERENCES 20
CURRICULUM VITAE 22
APPENDICES 30
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CHAPTER I
Introduction
We all love buying things right? Buying things for ourselves and for others makes us
cheerful. We love going different stores, malls, and markets to look for something that we can
afford to buy but of course we all experience that what we call slothful days. We tend to get
lazy going to malls to buy stuff but then online sellers in our community appeared this makes it
easier for us to buy things nowadays people are insanely addicted to online shopping so this
gives opportunity to people to do online business.
There are many elements that can affect the business of online sellers one of this is by
slow internet connection. Slow internet connection can end up demoralizing employee morale as
it affects their timely delivery of services. This, in return my lead to frustration of the workplace.
When you see your deliverables pile up due to poor internet connection your stress level rises
along with it too. Online sellers relies on internet connection it can also disrupt the everyday
work task of your business.
This research is made with the aim to provide crucial information and knowledge
regarding the chosen topic from the respondents, recent studies, and other related info that are
needed for the anticipated import to the individuals as follow:
*Online Sellers. This study will help the online seller on how they will overcome their
delayed communication, slow website loading times, and difficulties in managing online
transaction.
*Future Researcher. This study will expand the future researcher’s knowledge by
identifying the specific skills, tools, and strategies that can help sellers navigate challenges
related to slow internet
The primary beneficiaries of the study are the participants who will benefit from the
problem. This study will be the answer to the need for more preparation for online sellers
advancement in response to the demands of its buyers.
A salient contribution of the study is its impact on the online sellers responsibility and
accountability to its customers. This is yet most significant to the researcher from the perspective
of participants fulfillment. Which is the online sellers.
Hypothesis
Slow Internet Connection has no effect to the Online Sellers in Pulot Center, Sofronio
Española, Palawan
Conceptual Framework
Online seller
1.Income
2.Uploading product
3.Time of delivery
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The figure shows the independent and dependent variable on how the slow internet
connection affects the online sellers.
Independent variable- the impact of slow internet connection is the independent variable in the
study because it refers to the delay or latency in internet speed,
Dependent variable- online sellers is the dependent variable because online sellers are the ones
who use the internet to conduct their business.
CHAPTER II
REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
The impact of slow internet connection has been widely studied in various fields,
including education, business, healthcare, and communication. In this review of related literature,
The researcher will discuss some of the key findings from recent studies that have
explored the impact of slow
internet connection.
According to Yang (2018), “Online sellers who experience slow internet connection may
struggle to provide timely customer support, leading to dissatisfied customers and potential loss
of business.
A procedure used by Kim (2018), “Slow internet speeds can also impact an online
seller’s ability to effectively market their products, impact an online seller’s ability to effectively
market their products, as it can take longer to upload and share product images and videos.”
Stated by Smith (2019), “Slow internet connection can significantly impact the online
seller’s ability to provide a seamless customer experience, leading to lost sales and dissatisfied
customers.”
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As mentioned by Wang (2019), “Online sellers who experience slow internet connection
may find it difficult to upload and update product information in a timely manner, leading to
outdated information and lost sales.”
From the point of view of Liu (2019), “Slow internet connection can make it difficult for
online sellers to communicate with customers in real-time, leading to missed opportunities and
decreased customer satisfaction.”
A procedure used by Lee (2019), “In addition to lost sales, a slow internet connection can
negatively impact an online sellers brand reputation, leading to decreased customer loyalty and
trust”
According to Park (2019). “Slow internet connection can make it difficult for online
sellers to conduct market research and gather customer feedback, leading to decreased
understanding of customer needs and preferences.”
Stated by Lee (2020), “Online sellers who experience slow internet connection may
struggle to keep up with their competitors, leading to decreased market share and decreased
revenue.”
The study of Park (2020), “For online sellers who rely on social media marketing, slow
internet connection can hinder their ability to post updates and engage with customers in a timely
manner.”
According to Choi (2020), “Slow internet connection can lead to missed calls
opportunities, as customer may abandon their purchase due to slow loading times or difficulties
in navigating the website.
For Jones (2020), “Online sellers who experienced slow internet connection may struggle
to meet the demands of their business during peak periods, leading to dereased revenue and
missed opportunities.”
A procedure by Yang (2020). “Online sellers who experience slow internet connection
may find it difficult to implement and maintain effective cyber attacks.”
Explained by Chen (2021), “A slow internet connection can result in longer loading times
for product pages, making it difficult for customers to make informed purchasing decisions.”
From the point of view of Zhang (2021), “a slow internet connection can also impact an
online seller’s ability to process orders and manage inventory, leading to delays and decreased
productivity.”
Demonstrated by Kim (2021). “Online sellers who experienced slow internet connection
may find it difficult to stay up to date with the latest industry trends and changes, leading to
missed opportunities and decreased competitiveness.”
Stated by Megan Ward (2022). “Slow internet connections make it difficult to perform
various tasks and are especially problematic for business, as they can result in significant
challenges to overcome.”
As explained by Nick Loggie (2022). “ A slow internet connection can cause catastrophic
results to retailers, ranging from angry customers to lost revenue. This is something you have to
avoid if you want to established an excellent online presence and boost sales conversion.”
According to BitCo Telecoms (2022). “Without a fast and reliable internet connection,
business are certain to get left behind their compititors. A slow and unrealible network can cost
your company money, time, and most importantly your reputation.”
The study of Asian Fiber (2023), “Stated that another negative factor of slow internet
connection is that the business will experience slow growth and can even lead to missed
deadlines which in turn can result to losing clients.”
Based on Fanboy Seo (2023), “Slow internet means that you are going to struggle with
upload and download times, owing to the fact that all of the documentation is online.”
Synthesis
The available literature indicates that slow internet connection has a significant impact on
the performance, customer satisfaction, reputation, operational efficiency, and competitiveness.
However, advancements in technology and the implementation of mitigation strategies oofer
potential solutions to alleviate these challenges. Online seller must recognize the importance of a
realible and fast internet connection to maintain a competitive edge and deliver satisfactory
experience to their customer in the digital marketplace.
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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methodology of this research such as the method used; locale of
the study; respondents of the study; sampling method used; research instrument; data gathering
procedure; statistical analysis of the data and the validation of the instrument are also included in
this chapter.
Research Design
The researchers looked into the online sellers ways of handling their transactions online
despite of having a slow internet connection.
Research Locale
This study was conducted at Pulot Center, Sofonio Española, Palawan. This locale
baranggay was founded in 1995. Pulot Center is a barangay in municipality of Sofronio Española
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in the province of Palawan. It’s population as determined by the 2022 census was 7,159. This
represented 19.13% of the total population of Sofronio Española.
Research Participants
The subjects of the study were the 20 selected Online Sellers of Pulot Center, Sofronio
Española. On the other hand the aged 18-30 years old. In order to embody the representatives
sample, the researchers utilized stratified sampling strategy. Stratified sampling is researchers
divide subjects into sub groups called strata based on characteristic they share (www.scribbr.com,
2022). After stratification has been completed the researcher applied fishbowl to randomly select
the participants. To determine the desired sample for the study, Slovin’s Formula n=n/1+ Ne2
was utilized; then (Lauren, 2022) stated to determine the numbers of respondents per sampling
stratum, the proportion principle should be followed.
Research Instrument
Survey questioner regarding the Impact of Slow Internet Connection to the Online Seller
was used to gather data needed in this study. The researcher produced sufficient printed copies of
the questioner to be given to the respondents, each of the categories is composed of 10 question
answered by:
1- Strongly disagree
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2- Disagree
3- Neutral
4- Agree
5- Strongly agree
The research used questioner in gathering data from the selected online seller in Pulot
Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan. The researcher then collected data by using research
instrument to the respondents, then online seller were given enough time to answer the
questioner.
Data Analysis
The data were collected, tabulated, computed, analyzed, and interpreted using the simple
statistical tools such as frequency counts and means.
The result were analyzed using the mean of each question by category following the scale
below:
1.81-2.60 Disagree
2.61-3.40 Neutral
3.41-4.20 Agree
CHAPTER IV
The chapter provides the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. The discussion
is arranged in tables.
Table 1.
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
The study entitled "IMPACT OF SLOW INTERNET CONNECTION TO THE
ONLINE SELLER OF PULOT CENTER, SOFRONIO ESPAÑOLA, PALAWAN" was
conducted on June 2023 at Pulot Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan. This study aimed to find
out the impact of slow internet connection to the online seller.
This research study managed by engaging purposive Sampling with the used of
questionnaires as an instrument in gathering data. A total of 20 respondents were considered in
this study.
The study showed the significant result on the impact of slow internet connection to the
online seller of Pulot Center on their business.
Furthermore, the interpretation of the results indicates that the online seller of Pulot
Center that slow internet connection have the positive and negative effects on their business.
Conclusion
Based on the strong agreement among 20 respondents, it can be concluded that slow
internet connection impacts the business of the online sellers. It hampers productivity, leads to
customer dissatisfaction, causes missed opportunity, and puts sellers at a competitive
disadvantage.
Recommendations
Based on the outcome of study the following recommendations are given:
1. The causes of slow internet connection should be determined because it has significant role to
the success of the online sellers.
2. Online seller should prioritize addressing and improving their internet connection to mitigate
these negative effects and ensure the smooth operation of their business
3. The next researcher may use this study for further research.
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Yang(2018). Stop trying to delight your customers. Harvard business review
https://hbr.org
Kim(2018). 7ways slow internet speeds are affecting your home business. Revenue and
profits. https://revenueandprofits.com
Lee(2019). 5 reasons why inadequate internet speed can ruin your business. Summit
internet https://summitinternet.com
Park(2019). Top 5 ways slow internet connections can disrupt your ecommence business.
Alibweb https://www.adliweb.com
Lee (2020). How slow internet connections affect your business. Quicktech
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Park(2020). Setting the future of digital and social media marketing research: perspective
and research propositions. Science direct https://www.sciencedirect.com
Chen(2021). 10 reasons for slow website loading (with solutions). Brower Stack
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Zhang(2021). 3 ways slow internet might be quickly killing yours business. Sparklight
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Kim(2021)7 ways slow internet speeds are affecting your business. COX BLUE
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Loggie, Nick(2022). Top 5 ways slow internet connectioncan disrupt your ecommerce
business. Adibweb https://wwwadibweb.com
Asian Fiber(2023). Slow internet connection can kill small business. Asian Fiber
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Seo, Fanboy(2023), 5 reasons why inadequate internet speed can ruin your business.
Summit internet https://www.summitinternet.com
CURRICULLOM VITAE
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PERSONAL INFO
DATE OF BIRTH: SEPTEMBER 16,2005
PLACE OF BIRTH: PULOT CENTER, SOFRONIO ESPAÑOLA, PALAWAN
AGE:17 y/O
GENDER: MALE
NATIONALIT: FILIPINO
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
CIVIL STATUS: SINGLE
HEIGHT: 5’7
WEIGHT: 76KG
FATHER’S NAME: EDELITO MAGDALUYO
MOTHER’S NAME: AMY MAGDALUYO
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
PRIMARY: SOFRONIO ESPAÑOLA CENTRAL SCHOOL (SECS)
PULOT CENTER, SOFRONIO ESPAÑOLA, PALAWAN
2016-2017
SECONDARY: PULOT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PULOT CENTER, SOFRONIO ESPAÑOLA, PALAWAN
2022-2023
Kentjustinjungco7@gmail.com
09630337060
PERSONAL INFO
DATE OF BIRTH: DECEMBER 11, 2004
PLACE OF BIRTH: ABONGAN, TAYTAY, PALAWAN
AGE: 18
GENDER: MALE
NATIONALITY: FILIPINO
RELIGION: FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST
CIVIL STATUS: SINGLE
HEIGHT: 5’6
WEIGHT: 65
FATHER’S NAME: JEREMIAS G. JUNGCO
MOTHER’S NAME: CRISTITA C. JUNGCO
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
PRIMARY: CANDUYOG ELEMENTARRY SCHOOL
So. Canduyog, Abongan, Taytay, Palawan
2016-2017
SECONDARY: PULOT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pulot Center, Sofronio Spanola, Palawan 2022-2023
09057125297
PERSONAL INFO
DATE OF BIRTH: August, 23, 2004
PLACE OF BIRTH: San Fernando , Bukidnon
AGE: 18
GENDER: Female
NATIONALITY: Filipino
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
CIVIL STATUS: Single
HEIGHT: 5’2
WEIGHT: 47
FATHER’S NAME: Jul Asmin Datu Nanggoy
MOTHER’S NAME: Jonavelle Datu Nanggoy
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
PRIMARY: Sofronio Espanola Central School
Pulot Center, Sofronio Espanola, Palawan
2016-2017
JESSABELLE A. DORIG
Brgy, Calasaguen, Brooke’s Point, Palawan
jessabellealpaddoriggmail.com
09363402842
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PERSONAL INFO
DATE OF BIRTH: January, 08, 2005
PLACE OF BIRTH: Pulot Shore, Sofronio Española, Palawan
AGE: 18y/o
GENDER: Female
NATIONALITY: Flipino
RELIGION: Islam
CIVIL STATUS: Single
HEIGHT: 5’2
WEIGHT: 40kg
FATHER’S NAME: Edmie D. Dorig
MOTHER’S NAME: Darwina A. Dorig
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
PRIMARY: Calasaguen Shore Elementary School
Brgy. Calasaguen Shore, Brookes Point, Palawan
2016-2017
SECONDARY: Pulot National High School
Pulot Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan
2022-2023
ANGEL D. CABABAT
BRGY. PULOT CENTER, SOFRONIO ESPAÑOLA, PALAWAN
Cababatangel682@gmail.com
09264862629
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PERSONAL INFO
DATE OF BIRTH: April 03, 2005
PLACE OF BIRTH: Pulot Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan
AGE: 18y/o
GENDER: Female
NATIONALITY: Filipino
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
CIVIL STATUS: Single
HEIGHT: 4’11
WEIGHT: 42kg
FATHER’S NAME: Arnulfo J. Cababat
MOTHER’S NAME: Aileen D. Cababat
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
PRIMARY: Sofronio Española Central School
Pulot Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan
2016-2017
SECONDARY: Pulot National High School
Pulot Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan
2022-2023
APPENDIX A
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
Name:__________________________ Date:__________________
Directions: Please read the question carefully and indicate your level of agreement or
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APPENDIX B
LETTER OF REQUEST TO THE PRINCIPAL
We, Carl Justin Magdaluyo, Kent Justin Jungcom, Keiannah Faye Datu Nanggoy, Angel
Cababat, and Jessabelle Dorig, Senior High Student of Pulot National High School .taking
Accountancy Business Management(ABM) Strand, would like to ask your permission to allow
us to conduct a survey. This is in view of our Research, entitled “The Impact of Slow Internet
Rest assured, however, that whatever information we obtained shall be treated will full
confidentiality. Moreover, the identity of the respondents who will participate will not be
We are therefore hoping for a favorable response from good office. Thank you very much! May
Respectfully yours,
Student-Researcher Student-Researcher
Student-Researcher Student-Researcher
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JESSABELLE DORIG
Student-Researcher
Noted by:
Approvedby:
APPENDIX C
LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS
Dear Respondents,
We are the students of Grade 12- Accountancy Business Management (ABM) in Pulot
National High School. We would like to ask your permission to allow us to take some of your
time for us to conduct a survey for our research study entitled “The Impact of Slow Internet
Connection to the Online Sellers in Pulot Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan
Rest assured that all the information that we collected will be treated with outmost
confidentiality and it will be used for academic purposes only.
We are hoping that this request would merit your positive response. Again thank you for
accepting our concern. May the god bless you.
Respectfully yours,
Student-Researcher Student-Researcher
Student-Researcher Student-Researcher
JESSABELLE DORIG
Student-Researcher
Noted by: