GRADUATE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Summer
Learning Task 2
EDUCATION 103 STATISTICS
AY 2022-2023
Student
FLORIE MAE F. ITALIO
Learning Facilitator
VISITACION M. RECTO
LEARNING TASK 2
1. Identify a possible research topic/problem/situation of your interest.
➢ The possible research topic, problem, or situation of my interest is the effect of social
media on teenagers ages 13–17. It's a timely topic for everyone, as teenagers are now
addicted to social media, and some are addicted to games. During adolescence,
teenagers are learning to define who they are and to develop their own values, priorities,
and goals. Teenagers are also gaining a sense of belonging to a community and to the
world around them. With improper use of social media, it would affect their mental wellbeing and health. The impact of social media on mental health with the rise of social
media platforms, there has been growing concern about their potential negative effects
on mental health, such as increased anxiety, depression, and social comparison. This
topic is relevant and important as social media has become an integral part of our daily
lives, and understanding its impact on mental health can inform interventions and
policies to promote mental well-being.
2. Based on your identified topic/problem/situation, write at least 3 objectives/statements of
the problem/research questions. List the variables involve in each objective/statement of
the problem/research question.
A.
objectives/statements of the problem/research questions
1. What is the impact of social media use on the relationships and interactions
between teenagers and their parents or guardians?
1.1 Independent variable: social media use by teenagers
Dependent variable: relationships and interactions.
1.2 Dependent variable: relationships and interactions between teenagers and
their parents or guardians.
1.3 Possible confounding variables: age of the teenager, frequency and
duration of social media use, type of social media platform use, quality of the
relationship between the teenager and their parents or guardians, cultural
background, socio-economic status, mental health status of the teenager, and
parental monitoring of social media use.
2.
How does social media use affect the sleep patterns and overall health of
teenagers?
2.1 Total sleep time, Sleep quality, time to fall asleep, waking up too early,
difficulty going back to sleep, daily dysfunction, insomnia symptoms, sleep
disturbance.
3. How does social media use affect the mental health and self-esteem of
teenagers?
3.1 Independent variable: social media use
Dependent variables: mental health and self-esteem of teenagers.
3. What sampling technique will you use? Explain the process.
For a research topic on mental health for teens, the recommended sampling technique is
3.1 Random Sampling
This method reduces the risk of bias and allows for valid statistical analysis. It is
important to sample the whole population to gain reliable insights into how to
mitigate psychological effects
3.2 Purposive Sampling
This method that can be used when there is a lot of background information about the
research topic.
The main goal of purposive sampling is to identify the cases, individuals, or
communities best suited to helping answer the research question. Universal screening
for behavioral and mental health issues in schools can also help with the early
identification of students who are at-risk or in need of intervention related to mental
health.