Background of The Study Flashcards
Purpose of Chapter 1 “The Problem and Its Background”
Purpose:
1. Introduce the research problem
2. Clarify the important variables
3. Discuss its delimitations
4. Specify its significance to the field of the study
Essential elements of Chapter 1
- Introduction
- Statement of the Problem
- Scope and Delimitation
- Significance of the Study
- Notes
a) Discussing why there is a need to study the problem
b) Clarifying the important terminologies for the reader to easily understand what the research is about
c) Establishing the degree of seriousness of the problem which has prompted the researcher to look for solutions.
Introduction
This question is answered by sharing with the beneficiaries the reasons why the researcher has decided to look for solutions to the problem.
What is the rationale of the problem?
Enumerate the 6 Guide Questions in formulating the Introduction
- What is the rationale of the problem?
- What is the setting of the research problem?
- What is the basic literature foundation of the study?
- How serious is the chosen research problem?
- What is the general objective of the research problem?
- What is the overall purpose of the research problem?
The setting forms part of the delimitation of the problem, as it defines the geographic boundaries of the study and implies certain demographic boundaries. This describes to the reader the place where the research is conducted.
What is the setting of the reasearch problem?
has a significant bearing on the variables being studied.
The setting
This part defines or clarifies the terms or variables used in the study.
What is the basic literature foundation of the study?
This must be clear to the researchers and readers.
The variables
This assists the researcher in determining the boundaries of the study derived from different literature sources.
The backgrounder
The researcher must see the intensity and magnitude of the problem. He/she also looks for statistical or quantitative evidence to assess the weight of the problem.
How serious is the chosen research problem?
This is derived from the general statement of the problem and should be the basis of the enumerated statements of specific problems.
What is the general objective of the research problem?
The researchers should be totally aware of the purpose of the research problem. He/she must know how the research findings will help his/her classmates or fellow students.
What is the overall purpose of the research problem?
TRUE OR FALSE:
“The introduction must only be short and concise.”
True
The introduction should be at least how many pages?
Three to five pages
