Common questions

1. What your study is all about?

focuses on examining the influence of local TV news crimes on the career paths of criminology
students at the United School of Science and Technology (USST) in Tarlac City. It aims to understand
how exposure to crime-related information from local TV news broadcasts affects the career
aspirations, motivations, and trajectories of criminology students.

2. Why did you conduct this study? / What is your motivation to conducting this study?

Conducting this study aimed to address a gap in research regarding the influence of local TV
news crimes on the career paths of criminology students at USST and contribute new knowledge to
the field.

To Understand how exposure to crime-related information from local TV news broadcasts

impacts criminology students' career aspirations.

Understanding of the relationship between media, criminology education, and career

development will add to the body of knowledge on career development within the criminal justice
field.

3. What is the significance of the study? / Who will benefit the most to your study

the study will greatly help, criminology students at USST in their career choices, can be used by
educators to enhance their curriculum by incorporating modules or courses, and can help
researchers develop strategies to guide students towards more informed decision-making processes
and can serve as a foundation for further research

4. What will be the contribution of your study to the society or to relevant field?

This can lead to better alignment between students' interests and the demands of the criminal
justice field, resulting in more fulfilling and impactful careers. The study's findings can contribute to
the promotion of media literacy and critical thinking skills among students and the broader society.
This can better prepare students for the complexities of working in the criminal justice system.
Finally, the study contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of criminology and
media studies because of addressing the research gap.

5. How do you come up with your instrument ?

The instrument for this study was developed through a comprehensive process involving review
of existing instruments, identification of concepts or variables, question generation, validation, and
finalization to ensure alignment with the research objectives and appropriateness for the target
population.

6. What is the statistical treatment did you use?

Various statistical tools were utilized, including frequency distribution, percentage calculation,
analysis of the original scale, and determination of the weighted mean. Additionally, document
analysis played a crucial role in interpreting the findings concerning the impact of local TV news
coverage on the career path choices of criminology students.
7. How do you plan to present , analyze, interpret the data that you collect?

The data collected will be presented using descriptive statistics and visualizations, analyzed
through inferential statistical methods, and interpreted in relation to the research objectives, with
consideration of both quantitative and qualitative findings.

8. Do you have blind spot ? Elaborate it

A potential blind spot in this study could be overlooking the influence of other factors, such as
personal experiences and socio-economic background, on criminology students' career path choices,
beyond the focus on local TV news coverage.

9. What do you think will be the main ethical issue of conducting this research?

ethical considerations have been carefully addressed and safeguards are in place to ensure
participant confidentiality, informed consent, and minimize potential harm

10. What is the objective of your study?

The objective of the study is to examine the impact of local TV news crimes on the career
trajectories of criminology students at USST, aiming to understand how media exposure influences
their career aspirations within the criminal justice field.

11. Is theres an existing research gap?

Yes, there is an existing research gap identified in the literature, as previous studies have
primarily focused on broader media influences on career choices within the criminal justice field,
while specific attention to the impact of local TV news crimes on criminology students' career paths
at USST remains understudied.

12. What is the background of your study?

The background of the study revolves around the influence of local TV news crimes on
criminology students' career path choices, particularly at the United School of Science and
Technology (USST) in Tarlac City. It highlights the significance of understanding how exposure to
crime-related information shapes students' career aspirations within the field of criminology,
emphasizing the complex interplay of personal, academic, and external factors influencing their
decisions.

13. Who are the respondents of your study?

The respondents of the study are 50 criminology students at USST, with a specific focus on those
who regularly watch local TV news crimes.

14. How will you compute or did you compute thesample.size of your stud?

We determine the population size and then estimate the Population Proportion because the
proportion of criminology students who regularly watch local TV news crimes is unknown

15. What is the sampling method did you use and why?
 Purposive sampling was chosen because the researchers specifically targeted a subgroup of the
population that is most relevant to the research question. By selecting participants who frequently
watch local TV news crimes, the study aims to examine the influence of this particular media
exposure on their career path choices within the field of criminology. This sampling method allows
for a focused investigation on a specific subgroup, ensuring that the sample is representative of the
population of interest and aligned with the research objectives.

16. What are the ethical considerations did you implement?

a. Informed Consent

b. Confidentiality and Anonymity

c. Avoidance of Harm

d. Representation and Misrepresentation

e. Bias and Objectivity

17. What is the theory did you use and discuss the reason why you choose this theory?

The study utilizes cultivation theory to explore how exposure to local TV news crimes shapes
criminology students' perceptions and career aspirations within the criminal justice field, considering
the theory's emphasis on the cumulative effects of media exposure on individuals' beliefs and
attitudes.

18. How did you formulate the sop?

Identifying the Research Gap

Determine the specific focus and scope of the study, including the target population (criminology
students at USST), the key variables (exposure to local TV news crimes and career aspirations), and
the research objectives.

Clearly articulate the research problem or question that the study seeks to address.

emphasize the significance of the problem by explaining its relevance to the field of criminology
education, career development, and media influence.

Reviewing Literature

Ensure that the statement of the problem is clear, concise, and well-articulated to effectively
communicate the research focus and objectives to the reader.

19. How did you construct your research instrument?

20. What are the limitations of your study?
21. What research method and design did you use in your study?
22. What statistical treatment will be using in your study?
23. Elaborate or explain the data gathering procedure and tool?