Inquiries, Investigations
and Immersion
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Identifying the Problem and Asking
the Questions
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Quarter 3 – Module 2: Identifying the Problem and Asking the Questions
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Inquiries, Investigations
and Immersion
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Identifying the Problem and Asking
the Questions
Introductory Message
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What I Need to Know
In the previous module, you have learned that choosing a research topic needs
a lot of consideration and thinking. Not only that research should be focused
and well-defined, but it should also be well-timed and contributive to a field
or discipline. In accordance to the guidelines and steps discussed, you were
able to determine your topic to be investigated. Now that you have a research
problem in mind, this module will harness you on how to write the basic parts
of a research paper.
After this module, you are expected to:
1. identify the following parts of a research paper:
a. background of the study
b. statement of the problem
c. research hypothesis (for quantitative research)
d. significance of the study
e. scope and delimitation of the study
f. conceptual framework
g. definition of terms
2. describe the importance of each part of the research paper; and
3. formulate clearly the statement of the problem.
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What I Know
Identify the basic parts of a research paper described in each statement.
Choose your answers from the word bank below and write them on your
notebook.
Introduction
Notes in Chapter 1
Scope and Delimitation
Definition of Terms
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Conceptual Framework
Hypothesis
This part…
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
serves as the plan or the blueprint of the study.
includes definitions of words operationally used in the study.
serves as an overview of the research topic under investigation.
sets the parameters of the study which narrow down the scope of inquiry.
states the concrete terms that a researcher expects to happen in the
study.
cites the benefits certain groups of persons will get from the outcome of
the study.
clearly expresses the specific direction or focus of the research problem
or inquiry.
elaborates the origin of the research problem which led to the conduct of
the study.
covers the general statement of the problem as well as the specific
research questions to be answered in the study.
gives the concepts to be covered in the study as well as its boundaries in
terms of the respondents/participants, sampling technique, locale and
the research methods to be used.
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Lesson
Identifying the Problem and
Asking the Questions
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Starting a research investigation is similar to embarking on a journey. First,
you have to project a clear picture of your destination. You have already
accomplished this initial step as you have trimmed down your area of interest
into a specific research problem in the previous module. The next step is to
strategize how to arrive at the destination.
One way to strategize is to pinpoint all the factors and considerations that
may affect the route towards your goal. This module discusses these
contributing elements which will also serve as the bedrock of your study.
What’s In
One of the purposes of research is to address the pressing issues in the
society. As a student who is a keen observer and is aware of the local, national
or international affairs, list down three crucial concerns and propose a
solution for each. Write your answers on your notebook. (5 points each)
For example:
Problem 1 (Local): Diesel price hike
Proposed Solution: Used Cooking Oil as a Substitute for Diesel
Problem
1: Local Issue
2: National Issue
Proposed
Solution
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3. International Issue
Notes to the Teacher
This module will help the learners to understand the initial
parts of a research paper. For a better understanding of each
part, research samples are given which will also enable them
to write the parts accordingly.
What’s New
Read the given research scenario carefully and answer the questions that
follow. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on your
notebook.
A group of student-researchers from Jose C. Payumo Jr. Memorial High
School intends to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the Tobacco
Free Generation (TFG) program in Dinalupihan, Bataan. Medical doctors,
nurses and volunteers in Singapore started the said program in 2016 and
was adopted by Bataan in the same year. TFG founder, Dr. Koong Heng
Nung, considered Bataan as the first province in the Philippines to adopt
this campaign. According to Koong (2018), TFG aims to educate and
encourage the youths to be part of the tobacco free generation.
1. Where is the locale of the study?
A. Bataan
B. Dinalupihan
C. Philippines
D. Singapore
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2. What is the objective of the study in the given selection?
A. to uncover the history of the TFG program
B. to measure the effectiveness of the TFG policies
C. to identify the effects of the TFG to the community
D. to solicit the experiences of smokers and non-smokers
3. Who do you think should be the respondents of the study?
A. residents of Dinalupihan
B. medical doctors and nurses
C. founder of the TFG program
D. All of the above.
4. Who do you think will benefit from this study?
A. community
B. local government
C. future researchers
D. All of the above.
5. Why do you think there is a need to conduct this study?
A. to gauge the status of the program
B. to see whether the program needs revision
C. to measure the compliance level of the residents
D. All of the above.
What is It
Now that you have clearly formulated a research problem, the next step is to
accomplish the baseline of your research paper. You must explain the context
of your study by giving its background. This may aid you in identifying your
specific questions for your statement of the problem as well as your hypothesis.
There is also a need to list down the beneficiaries of your research which will
be presented in the significance of the study. You must also set the boundaries
of your study by writing your scope and delimitation. A definition of terms must
also be furnished to facilitate understanding of your study. These parts are
discussed as follows:
A. The background of the study is an explanation of the context of study which
involves the current data or status of the problem, existing studies about
it and its history that paved way to the development of the research
problem. It explicates the rationale why you, as a researcher, are
conducting the study. Writing this particular part of the paper may lead
you to your research questions.
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As you write the background of the study or introduction, take into
consideration the following guidelines:
1. It should clearly state the reason for conducting the study.
2. It should move from broad to specific.
3. It should state the current condition of the research problem.
Prior to writing and reading various literature and studies, making an outline
is a helpful tip to facilitate the process. Here is an example of an outline of the
background of the study:
Discuss the topic
in general. Start
from a holistic or
world perspective.
Insert a condition
that is directly
related to the
topic and to the
focus of your
study.
Identify the
factors
contributing to
the focus of your
study.
State the current
condition of the
topic in your
school or locale.
State the reason
why you chose to
study the topic.
Reading Skills and Its Importance
Poor Reading Skills
Factors Affecting Poor Reading Skills in
General
School’s Philippine Informal Reading Inventory
(Phil-IRI) result
Reason of the researcher
Source: Jerry C. Perello, presented at Learning and Development Activity for
Schools Research Committee Cum Crafting Research Write Ups, 2019.
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Example of a Background of the Study
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Factors contributing to
the focus of the study
According to Eiseman (2010) in his article which focused
on termites, termites cause less than 75-80% of damage
economically due to home, wood and crop infestation in North
America. He stated that the reason is that termites are drawn
to their food source and that makes them drawn to any type of
wood like timber, logs, firewood and other wood made
structures. He also added that termites can be harmful to
humans due to its bites that may cause any allergic reaction.
Vulcan (2017) enumerated different tips that can help
in preventing termites from eating wood and one of it is using
a treatment like Rust Oleum, a named product used to paint
wood to prevent termite’s infestation. This has been proven
effective; however, the price is relatively expensive.
On the other hand, Onwueme (2016) published an
article about an intoxicating yam named Dioscorea hispida.
Yam is a root crop which contains poisonous alkanes that are
harmful to human’s health. It can cause nausea and vomiting
if its ripe fruit is ingested in the body. Although it has toxic
content; it can be a source of food. Due to food scarcity and
famine in some parts of the Philippines, this can be an
alternative to rice given its abundance. Its toxicity can be
removed once boiled.
As described by Dukar (2012), intoxicating yam is a
twining vine, arising from tuberous roots, and reaching a
length of several meters. Juice of underground stems reported
to possess narcotic properties. It is found in the Himalayas,
from Nepal to Sikkim, at altitudes up to 1500m, and also in
the tropics of Asia from South India to Taiwan, Philippines,
New Guinea.
Mat (2013) conducted a study regarding Dioscorea
hispida Dennst which is the Malaysian term for “yam.” In their
previous ethnobotanical survey carried out on the Malay
villagers in Pulau Redang, Kuala Terengganu district of
Terengganu, it was found out that Dioscorea hispida tuber is
used as food, traditional medicines to treat diabetes and
shingle infestation, for de-worming as well as fish poison. On
the other hand, the villagers of Sainnamari and Thanarbaid,
Tangail, Bangladesh had used the poisonous tuber paste of
Dioscorea as poison in hunting.
Discussion from a holistic
or world perspective.
A condition related to the
topic or focus of the study
Title of the Study: Nami Plant Extract as Termite Repellent
Current condition in the
research locale
Source: Ceejay S. Mallari, et al, “Nami Plant Extract as Termite
Repellent” paper presented at Jose C. Payumo Jr. Memorial High
School, 2020.
Reason of the conduct of
the study
Dioscorea as poison in hunting.
While in the Philippines, Nami or intoxicating yam was
investigated to have some insecticidal properties. In the late
research of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST),
they had proven that this species of yam has various chemical
compositions that may negatively affect some various insects.
Moreover, the seed also has some poison mimicking cyanide
intoxication.
With this being said, the researchers aim to formulate a
product with this intoxicating yam by disregarding its toxicity
and instead using it as an advantage. The researchers intend
to make a cheap, inorganic termite wood repellent.
B. The next part to be accomplished is the statement of the problem. Aside
from being a tool in solving dilemmas in the society, another purpose of
research is to guide people towards a better understanding of phenomena,
human behavior, human interactions and other events in daily life. This
premise indicates the importance of meticulously crafting of the research
questions as it sets the focus and drives the course of the study.
The statement of the problem has two parts:
1. General statement of the problem/Objective
2. Specific research questions
➢ How to formulate general statement of the problem
The purpose of this ethnographic study (type of study) is to describe
(exploratory and non- directional verb) the training (central phenomenon of
the study) of Aeta teachers from Castillejos, Zambales (participants) for the
past ten years (when) to provide insights into the formulation of a continuing
education model for indigenous teachers (purpose). (Creswell and Clark,
2014)
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➢ Guidelines in formulating specific question or sub-questions:
1. Begin the research questions with the “WHAT?” or “HOW”
explanation of the research design. (Qualitative)
2. “WHY?” implies an explanation of an occurrence and suggests a
cause- and-effect type of thinking. (Quantitative)
3. Focus on a single phenomenon or concept.
4. Qualitative research uses exploratory and non-directional verbs.
The study will: discover (grounded theory); seek to understand
(ethnography); explore the process of (case study); describe the
experiences of (phenomenology); report the stories (narrative
research).
5. Quantitative research uses directional verbs such as: affect; effect;
influence; impact; cause; relation; relate; and determine.
6. Expect research questions to evolve and change during the study
in a manner consistent with the assumptions of the emerging design.
7. Use open-ended questions without reference to the literature or
theory unless otherwise indicated by a qualitative strategy of inquiry.
8. Specify the participants and the research site of the study, if the
information is not yet given.
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Example of Specific Research Questions
Title of the Study: Perpetuity of Family-owned Business in the Philippines: A Causal
Model
This study seeks answers to the following questions:
1. What external factors in the enabling environment influence the family
business perpetuity in terms of political, economic, social, technological,
environmental and legal?
2. What internal factors in the enabling environment influence the family business
perpetuity in terms of succession, planning, family stability, stewardship,
family constitution, innovation, flexibility, philosophy of commitment,
productivity-based management, governance power, and professional
education?
3. What causal model best explains the perpetuity of family-owned business using
the interplay and external factors?
Source: Alaine Marc Goles, “Perpetuity of family-owned business in the Philippines: A causal
model” Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Sto. Tomas, 2016.
C. A hypothesis is a preconceived idea, assumed to be true and is tested for
its truth or falsity. It has two types: the null hypothesis and alternative
hypothesis. The null hypothesis indicates that there is no significant
difference or relationship between specified populations or variables.
Significant difference is used when testing whether there is difference
between the means of two or more populations or variables while
significant relationship is used in situations where one is examining the
association between any two sets of variables (King’oriah, 2004). Null
hypothesis is the hypothesis the researcher will try to disprove or discredit.
An alternative hypothesis, on the other hand, is one that states that there
is a significant difference or relationship between specified populations or
variables.
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Example of a Null Hypothesis:
Example of
Hypothesis:
There is no significant difference
between
the
reading
comprehension
skills
of
controlled
group
and
experimental group before and
after
the
differentiated
instruction.
an
Alternative
There is a significant difference
between
the
reading
comprehension
skills
of
controlled
group
and
experimental group before and
after
the
intervention
differentiated instruction.
Note that not all studies test hypothesis. Sometimes a study is designed to
be exploratory. Exploratory research intends to investigate a problem that
is not clearly defined; hence will not provide conclusive results.
D. The significance of the study pinpoints the benefits certain groups of people
will gain from the findings of the study. It must start from the most to the
least benefitted ones.
Example of Significance of the Study
Title of the Study: Effects of Verbal Bullying to the Academic Performance of
Grade 9 Students in Jose C. Payumo Jr. Memorial High School
Significance of the Study
Verbal bullying is one of the leading causes of mental illnesses such as
depression, anxiety disorder and mood disorder. School, as studies reported,
is one of the places this type of bullying perpetuates in. Despite the many
policies implemented to reduce the cases of verbal bullying, still the problem
continuously takes place.
This study focuses on the effects of verbal bullying to the academic
performance of grade 9 students in Jose C Payumo Jr. Memorial High School
S. Y. 2019-2020.
The result of this study will be valuable to the following:
To the students, this will provide them knowledge about the forms of bullying
and how to deal with it once encountered.
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To the school administrators, the result of this study may provide
information and may serve as a basis to encourage them to make regulations
about the problem. In addition, this may lead them to assuring the full and
strong implementation of the existing policies on bullying.
To the teachers, the findings of this study may help them to spread
awareness on how destructive verbal bullying can be. Constant guidance
from the teachers can also be an upshot of this study. Moreover, teachers
may conceptualize activities or other solutions to create a positive and
friendly atmosphere inside their classrooms.
To the parents, this study may inform them on the possible negative
circumstances like bullying that may happen to their children. As an effect,
this may encourage them to guide their children properly.
To the future researchers, this study will serve as a basis for related topics.
A continuation of this study may be done to fill in the gaps of this research
that may result to proactive solutions to counter any form of bullying.
Source: Jocelyn C. Gambas, et. al, “Effects of Verbal Bullying to the Academic
Performance of Grade 9 Students in Jose C. Payumo Jr. Memorial High School, School
Year 2019 – 2020” paper presented at Jose C. Payumo Jr. Memorial High School,
2020.
E. Scope and Delimitations of the Study states the coverage of the study. It
must answer the following parameters as much as possible:
What
Why
• the topic and the variables to be included
• the general objectives
Where
• the specific locale
When
• the time frame
How
• research design,instrument and methodology
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Example of Scope and Delimitation of the Study
Title of the Study: An Assessment on the Impact of Farm-to-Market Road
Projects in Pola, Oriental Mindoro
WHERE This study was conducted in six Barangays of Pola, Oriental
Mindoro, namely: Barangay Calubasanhon, Barangay Malibago, Barangay
Maluanlaun, Barangay Pahilahan, and Barangay Pula. WHO The population
considered was limited to those households who were directly affected by the
constructed INFRES farm-to-market Road Project.
WHAT AND WHY The study was concerned with (1) the impact of the
constructed INFRES Farm-to-Market Road Project on the respondents; and
(2) the relationship between construction of roads and its impact, only in
terms of the answered Household Survey Questionnaire and perception of
respondents and key officials. The condition of the respondents was to be
described also in terms of their demographic profile and other indicators
included in the Impact Assessment Household Survey Questionnaire.
HOW The study included an evaluation of the economic and social aspect of
the beneficiaries before and after the INFRES farm-to-market road project,
as well as of the respondents’ demographic profile, income and employment,
improved access, and perceived benefits after the INFRES road was
constructed. Key Informant Interview was also used to gather data,
especially unanswered items in the survey.
Source: Raynaldo Quitos, “An Assessment of Farm-to-Market Road Projects in Pola,
Oriental Mindoro” Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Sto. Tomas, 2013.
F. A conceptual framework serves as an outline or a blueprint that you can
follow in doing your research. It is presented in a flow chart, map, diagram
or narrative form. When using a diagram, it is still a must to include
narrative to explain the details. Here you show the variables that influence
your research. Variable is anything that has quantity or quality that varies
in a research. For example, if you are studying the COVID-19 outcomes,
you might study home life, school and community. For school, your
variables might be learning process and quality of learning. To make your
conceptual framework thorough, it is encouraged to make it more detailed.
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Step by Step Guide on How to Write the Conceptual Framework
1. Choose your topic. It should be within the field of your
specialization.
2. Do a literature review. Go over relevant and
updated studies related to your own research.
Use reliable sources of information and use
appropriate documentation.
3. Isolate the important variables. Identify the
specific variables mentioned in the literature
and show their interrelationships.
4. Generate the conceptual framework. Build
your conceptual framework using the variables
studied in the scientific articles you have read.
Your problem serves as a reference in
constructing
the conceptual framework. In
effect, your study will attempt to answer a
question that other researchers have not
explained yet.
Example of a Conceptual Framework
Home
Life
Outcomes of
COVID-19
School
Community
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• relationship
• finance
• learning process
• quality of learning
• economic aspect
• social interaction
G. Definition of Terms lists down and defines the key terms as used in the
study in alphabetical order. An operational definition refers to a specific
definition of concept in a research study. This is necessary because it will
clarify the purpose and direction of the study.
Example of Definition of Terms
In order to enable better understanding of the study, the following terminologies
were operationally or conceptually defined:
Affixation. It is a morphological method whereby a bound morpheme, an affix, is
attached to a morphological base in order to create either a different form of the
morphological base or a new word with a different definition.
Coinage. It refers to the invention or creation of a new word or phrase. In this
paper, this word may refer to any process that involves making up of new terms,
phrases and expressions that are not usually found in the dictionary.
Contrastive Analysis. Conceptually, it is the systematic investigation of a pair of
languages with the purpose of identifying differences and similarities in their
structure.
Conversion. It is the process wherein the word’s function has been transformed
into another but with no overt change in form.
Facebook. It is an online social media or social networking service that makes easy
for people to connect and share with other people.
Source: Jan Adams D. Magtanong, “Morphological Analysis of the Language of the Netizens
in Social Media” Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Bataan Peninsula State University – Main
Campus, 2018.
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What’s More
Formulate a null and an alternative hypothesis for each of the following. Write
your answers on your notebook. (5 points each)
For example: Taking of aspirins daily and heart attack risk
Null:
Taking aspirins daily does not affect heart attack risk. or
There is no significant relationship between taking aspirins daily and
heart attack risk.
Alternative:
Taking aspirins does affect heart attack risk. or
There is a significant relationship between taking aspirins daily and
heart attack risk.
1. Effect of temperature on plant pigmentation
Null:
Alternative:
2. Effects of fertilizer on plant growth
Null:
Alternative:
3. Salary and job satisfaction among the factory workers in Mariveles,
Bataan
Null:
Alternative:
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What I Have Learned
Based on the lessons discussed, answer each question in three or more
sentences. Write your answer on your notebook. (10 points each)
1. Why do we have to write the background of the study?
2. Why should we include the list of defined terms in our study?
3. Why do we have to set the limitations in our study?
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What I Can Do
Accomplish the tasks below by following the instructions carefully. Base your
answers on your chosen research problem in the previous module. Write your
answers on your notebook.
A. Background of the Study (5 points)
Outline your background of the study by answering the following question
below. Answer in a complete sentence.
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
____________________
____________________
__________________
_____________
_____________
__________
1. What is the status
of
your
research
problem on a holistic,
national
or
world
perspective?
2.
What
is
the
condition
that
is
directly related to the
focus of your study?
3. What are the factors
contributing to the
focus of your study?
4. What is the current
status
of
your
research problem in
your research locale?
__
__
_
5. Why did you choose
to study the research
problem?
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B. Significance of the Study (5 points)
Write the title of your chosen study from the previous module. Afterwards,
identify at least four beneficiaries of your research and specify the benefits
they can get. Write your answers on your notebook.
Title of the Study: __________________________________________________
BENEFITS
Beneficiary 1:
__________________
Beneficiary 2:
__________________
Beneficiary 3:
__________________
Beneficiary 4:
__________________
C. Scope and Delimitation (10 points)
Answer the following questions below to set the parameters of your study.
Write your answers on your notebook.
1. What is the topic of your study
and the variables to be included?
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2. Why should your study be
conducted? State the objective.
3. Where will your study be
conducted? State the locale.
4. When will your study be
conducted? State the time frame.
5. How will your study be
conducted? State the research
design, instrument and
methodology.
Assessment
A. Read the statements carefully and choose the letter of the best answer.
Write your answers on your notebook.
1. This refers to a proposed explanation for a phenomenon.
a. conceptual framework
c. statement of the problem
b. significance of the study
d. hypothesis
2. This is a structure that best explains the development of a study.
a. background of the study
c. statement of the problem
b. conceptual framework
d. hypothesis
3. This is an important part of a research paper where the key or important
terms in the study are clearly defined.
a. conceptual framework
c. statement of the problem
b. significance of the study
d. definition of terms
4. This provides context to the information that you are discussing in your
paper. It introduces your readers to the topic of your research.
a. background of the study
c. statement of the problem
b. definition of terms
d. hypothesis
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5. This part explains the extent to which the research area will be explored
in the work and specifies the parameters within which the study will be
operating.
a. significance of the study
c. statement of the problem
b. definition of terms
d. scope and delimitation
B. With your chosen research problem, formulate the general objective
consistent with the pattern given by Creswell and Clark (2014). Write your
answers on your notebook. (10 points)
Research Title: ______________________________
The purpose of this ____________ (type of study) is to __________
(exploratory and non-directional verb) the ____________ (central
phenomenon of the study) of ___________ from ____________ (participants)
for the ____________ (when) to _______________________________ (purpose).
C. Develop at least two specific research questions that correspond to your
general statement of the problem. Write your answers on your notebook.
(10 points each)
Research Question 1:____________________________________________________
2: ____________________________________________________
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Additional Activities
Choose only one from the local, national and international issue that you have
written in What’s In. Using this, formulate a statement of the problem. Write
your answers on your notebook. (15 points)
Issue
General Statement of the Problem
Specific Research Questions
1.
2.
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Rubric for What’s In
3
Satisfactory
1
Needs
Improvement
The problem is
very timely and
relevant
The problem is
timely and
relevant
The problem is
untimely and
irrelevant
Significance of the The problem is
Problem
highly
significant at
this point in
time
Specificity and
The solution is
Feasibility of the
specific, clear
Solution
and doable
The problem is
significant at
this point in
time
The problem is
insignificant at
this point in
time
The solution is
slightly specific,
clear and doable
The solution is
broad, unclear
and
unattainable
Criteria/
Indicators
Relevance and
Timeliness of the
Problem
5
Excellent/
Outstanding
Rubric for What I Have Learned
5
Criteria/
Excellent/
Indicators
Outstanding
Quality of answer
The answer
demonstrates
full
understanding
of the concept
Sentence fluency
Sentences are
complete and
they connect to
one another
easily
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3
Satisfactory
1
Needs
Improvement
The answer
shows adequate
knowledge of
concept with few
details or
elaboration
Sentences are
complete and
able to be
understood
The answer
shows little
knowledge of the
concept with no
detail or
elaboration
Sentences are
incomplete or
too long and not
easily
understood
Rubric for Assessment (B)
Criteria/
Indicators
Appropriateness
of elements
Specificity of
elements
5
Excellent/
Outstanding
3
Satisfactory
1
Needs
Improvement
The elements
are exactly
appropriate to
what is being
asked
The elements
clarify the point
of the inquiry of
the research
The elements are
appropriate to
what is being
asked with few
misplaced details
The elements
slightly clarify the
point of the
inquiry of the
research
The elements are
inappropriate to
what is being
asked with many
misplaced details
The elements
make the point of
the inquiry of the
research vague
and broad
3
Satisfactory
1
Needs
Improvement
The research
question is
relevant to the
research problem
The research
question is
irrelevant to the
research problem
The research
question is clear
and specific with
few confusing
terms
The research
question is
unclear and
broad with many
confusing terms
Rubric for Assessment (C)
Criteria/
Indicators
Relevance
research
question
Specificity of
research
question
5
Excellent/
Outstanding
of The research
question is
directly relevant
to the research
problem
The research
question is clear
and specific
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Additional Activity:
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Assessment:
What I Can Do:
A.
This section will be
checked by the
teacher.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
This section will be
checked by the
teacher.
D
B
D
A
D
What I Have
Learned:
This section will be
checked by the
teacher.
B–C
This section will be
checked by the
teacher.
What’s More:
1.
2.
3.
Null: There is no significant relationship between temperature and plant pigmentation.
Alternative: There is a significant relationship between temperature and plant pigmentation.
Null: There is no significant relationship between fertilizer and plant growth.
Alternative: There is a significant relationship between fertilizer and plant plant growth.
Null: There is no significant relationship between the salary of factory workers in Mariveles and
their job satisfaction.
Alternative: There is a significant relationship between the salary of factory workers in Mariveles
and their job satisfaction.
What’s New:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What’s In:
B
B
A
A
D
What I Know:
This section will be
checked by the
teacher.
1. Conceptual
Framework
2. Definition of
Terms
3. Introduction
4. Scope and
Delimitation
5. Hypothesis
6. Significance of
the Study
7. Statement of
the Problem
8. Introduction
9. Statement of
the Problem
10. Scope and
Delimitation
Answer Key
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