SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

OF A STUDY
Scope - refers to the depth at which the research area will be
explored. Facts and theories about the subject are included in this
area. For instance, one might decide to carry out a study of the impact
of mobile devices on the behavior patterns of elementary school kids.
However, it's infeasible to cover all aspects of the selected subject. If
so, the scope will have to be restricted to a specific section of the
target population over a specified duration. 
Delimitation - parameters or characteristics that limit the scope and
outline the boundaries of the study. These parameters include sample
size, time, and geographic area. Additionally, the researcher is free to
decide which research tools and methodologies to use as well as
theories that apply to the data. Delimitations like insufficient time and
financial resources might be imposed to allow further analysis or
investigations.