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METHODOLOGY
In this chapter, the research design, study participants, methods for collecting
data, procedures for data collection, and statistical techniques are discussed. The aim is to
ensure a reliable and precise interpretation of the findings. For this specific study, a range
of information sources were utilized, which encompassed survey questionnaires among
other resources.
Research Design
This research utilized a quantitative research design. In contrast, gathering and
analyzing numerical data to answer research questions requires a systematic technique. It
focuses on constructing statistical model in order to explain the relationships or patterns
among the data and quantifying variables. The main goal of quantitative research is to
offer credible and accurate information regarding the population under study.
Study Site and Participants
The study was conducted at the University of La Salette, Santiago City, a private
Catholic, coeducational primary and higher education institution run by the Missionaries
of Our Lady of La Salette in Santiago City, Philippines.
The target respondents of this study involved the third-year college students from
the College of Nursing.
Population, Sample Size, and Sampling Method
The sampling method utilized in this study was random sampling. The
participants were third year college nursing students. One of the criteria are those
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students who are drinking or consuming alcohol and with total enumeration of 100 from
the data gathering.
Research Instruments and Techniques
An adopted survey questionnaire from Questionnaire of Knowledge on Alcohol
(QKA) (Samsara, 2018) and modified according to the need of the study. Pilot testing is
needed with a Cronbach Alpha of 0.7 as a validity and reliability test.
Part 1 is about the demographic profile of the respondents such as Age, Gender,
Course, and Year level. Part 2 is composed of Characteristics of Alcohol Consumption,
then Part 3 is composed of effects of alcohol experienced by Nursing Students with a
scale of 3= Always, 2= Sometimes, and 1= Never.
Data Gathering Procedure
Before conducting this study, the researcher asked permission from the Dean of
College of Nursing and obtain informed consent from potential respondents, in which
they are informed about their role and given written information about the study, they are
also informed that their participation is entirely voluntary, that they may withdraw at any
moment without repercussions, and that confidentiality and anonymity are guaranteed.
During data collection, the researcher ensures that the respondents’ safe spaces in
data privacy are protected. The data will be collected thru survey questionnaires that will
be given to them personally and the researcher will wait for the respondents’ responses
for an hour before analyzing the data gathered without putting them under pressure or
creating fear of retaliation.

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After collection, the data was arranged, organized, categorized, tabulated,
analyzed, and interpreted. After data collection, the researches shared the study results
with the concerned individuals.
Data Analysis
The questions under the study will be treated by using descriptive and inferential
statistics. The data will be collected and arranged through Microsoft Excel. The statistical
package SPSS will be used to analyze the data. Independent t-tests will be applied to
compare differences in engagement between students, depending on year, department,
and age. Frequency distribution will be used for descriptive statistics. The data will be
read by the researcher's mentor to ensure accuracy. To avoid influencing the data, the
researchers' assumptions and biases will be held in abeyance.
Scale Range Description Quantitative

Interpretation
3 2.34-3.00 Always Most Common Problem
2 1.67-2.33 Sometime Common Problem
1 1.00-66 Never Not a problem
Ethical Considerations
A thorough evaluation of the literature and a well-stated justification for how the
proposed study will advance awareness of the problem and broaden the body of
knowledge are essential when formulating a study idea. The ability to describe the
available data, how they are insufficient, and how the research project purports to fill a
gap in the literature is crucial for researchers, especially when the subject matter is
contentious. This type of justification is necessary to ease the worries of ethics boards
that might doubt the societal value of the research question under investigation, even
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though it is by no means exceptional in the research approval process in the case of
alcohol administration studies enlisting participants with unhealthy alcohol use.

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of information sources were utilized, which encompassed survey questionnaires among

This research utilized a quantitative research design. In contrast, gathering and

analyzing numerical data to answer research questions requires a systematic technique. It

focuses on constructing statistical model in order to explain the relationships or patterns

Study Site and Participants

of Our Lady of La Salette in Santiago City, Philippines.

the College of Nursing.

Population, Sample Size, and Sampling Method

the data gathering.

Research Instruments and Techniques

An adopted survey questionnaire from Questionnaire of Knowledge on Alcohol

needed with a Cronbach Alpha of 0.7 as a validity and reliability test.

Course, and Year level. Part 2 is composed of Characteristics of Alcohol Consumption,

then Part 3 is composed of effects of alcohol experienced by Nursing Students with a

scale of 3= Always, 2= Sometimes, and 1= Never.

Data Gathering Procedure

creating fear of retaliation.

After collection, the data was arranged, organized, categorized, tabulated,

with the concerned individuals.

compare differences in engagement between students, depending on year, department,

researchers' assumptions and biases will be held in abeyance.

Scale Range Description Quantitative

though it is by no means exceptional in the research approval process in the case of

alcohol administration studies enlisting participants with unhealthy alcohol use.

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