Research Design
In this study, we used descriptive-correlational research design because we believed that this
research design suits for our study. Correlational research refers to a non-experimental research
method which studies the relationship between two variables with the help of statistical analysis.
According to Sousa, V. et al.., (2007), descriptive-correlational design describe the variables and the
relationships that occur naturally between and among them. The purpose of this design in our study, is
to know the preffered learning styles of students in modular learning. It will also help the researchers to
know if there is a significant relationship between the student's learning style to their academic
performance in modular distance learning.
The researchers chose this kind of design in order for them to make and collect data accurately
and factual. The descriptive-correlational design is any scientific process that begins with description,
based on observation, of an event or events, from which theories may later be developed to explain the
observations. Since the researchers of this study are in the same field of specialization (STEM) as the
participants, the descriptive technique entails seeing, describing, and documenting characteristics of a
situation, and it is better suited to the type of research that the researchers conducted. Because there
were no manipulations of the independent variable and no treatment or intervention by the researchers.
This design would be very helpful to the researchers to know the preffered learning styles of the Senior
High Schools students taking up the strand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Moreover, with such design contributed to a convenient, friendly and conversational atmosphere
during the data gathering process, hence, rich data collection was ensured for the researchers to
relate and reflect to.