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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter will be a compilation of data to be gathered in the methods and
procedure the researchers will take in order to conduct the research. It presents the
discussion on the research methodology of the study, the subjects, sampling technique,
research instruments, procedure of data gathering, and statistical treatment that will be
used for accurate data analysis and interpretation.
Research Design
This research is of Experimental design. According to www.questionpro.com
(2018), an experimental research is any research conducted with a scientific approach,
where a set of variables are kept constant while the other set of variables are being
measured as the subject of experiment, and it is important for an experimental research to
establish cause and effect of a phenomenon, which means, it should be definite that
effects observed from an experiment are due to the cause. This applies to the procedure
this research will be conducted. This research will have variables being measured, such as
the different qualities of the specimen, Mung Bean (Vigna radiata). These qualities
include growth height, number of leaves, color of the plant, etc. This research also
establishes a cause and effect; which is the primary color of light, as the cause, and its
effects on the growth of Mung Beans (Vigna radiata).
Subjects of the Study
The subjects of this study will be the 24 specimens of Mung Beans (Vigna
radiata). Three specimens will be assigned for each primary color of light including
natural light. The extra two specimens will act as a back-up in case the first specimen will
have an unsuccessful growth due to other factors besides light.
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Sources of Data
The primary data will be the data to be gathered by the researchers from the
observations to be done during the experiment. The secondary data will be the data to be
gathered from studies and literatures related to this study.
Research Locale
The experiment will be conducted in one of the researchers’ home garden in
Bacoor, Cavite. This garden is a suitable place for sustenance of plants such as Mung
Beans because it has adequate sunlight and fresh air for the specimen to grow naturally.
Data Gathering Procedure
The procedure of this research is experimental, meaning subjects are measured
before and after the experiment.
Materials and Equipment (www1.udel.edu):
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3 colors of cellophane – red, blue, and yellow
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4 medium sized plastic cups
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4 boxes big enough to cover a plastic cup and a germinating plant (ex: a large
shoebox without the lid)
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bean plant seeds
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Potting soil
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Water
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Scissors
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Tape
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Ruler
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Measuring cup
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Log book
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Camera
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Well-lit area to keep the boxes
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Procedure:
1. Fill each of the plastic cups ¾ full with potting soil.
2. Plant one bean seed in each of the plastic cups. The seeds should be planted ½ inch
deep in the soil. Add ¼ cup water to each cup.
3. Cut one end of the shoebox. If using another type of box, cut the end and one side
off. You should have a box with a bottom and 3 sides.
4. Label each box.
5. Place the plastic cup holding a bean plant seed in each box.
6. Tape two layers of the desired color of cellophane on four of the boxes over the
opening and over the top. Make sure you are able to get at least one of the corners of
cellophane up for watering later.
7. You should now have four boxes, three of them covered with red, blue and yellow
cellophane and one without cellophane. The box with no cellophane will get no
colored light and will be used as the control.
8. Place the boxes (and the plastic cups) in an area that gets plenty of sunlight during
the day.
9. Water each plant with up to ¼ cup water each day unless there is standing water in
the cup. Because the cups have no drainage, fungus can grow and kill the plant if it
receives more water than it can use, so water by pouring small amounts of water into
the cup and allowing it to sink into the soil and stop when a miniature puddle forms at
the soil surface.
10. Continue watering plants for four weeks.
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