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UNIT 1 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH:

ITS DEFINITION, TYPES,


PURPOSES, AND GOALS
CHAPTER 4 THE BACKGROUND
OF THE STUDY
THE PROBLEM AND ITS
BACKGROUND
The first chapter of the research study is entitled “The
Problem” or “The Problem and Its Background.”

Its purpose is to:


 introduce the research problem,
 clarify important variables,
 discuss its delimitations, and
 specify its significance to the field of study.
THE PROBLEM AND ITS
BACKGROUND
It has the following essential elements:
a. Introduction
b. Statement of the Problem
c. Scope and Delimitation
d. Significance of the Study
e. Notes in Chapter 1
Note: Chapter 1 of the research study can be explained
clearly by describing each of the aforementioned elements.
THE PROBLEM AND ITS
BACKGROUND
Example:
This chapter presents the different essential elements: the
introduction which contains the rationale (an explanation of
the reasons for the conduct of the research), the literature
review and statistical foundation; the statement of the
general and specific problems; the scope and delimitation
which identifies the major variables, sub-variables and the
indicators; the significance of the study which enumerates
the beneficiaries of the study and the corresponding
benefits each will receive; and lastly the notations.
THE INTRODUCTION
THE INTRODUCTION
 The introduction is very important in establishing the
cognitive setting of the research and it involves
(a) discussing why there is a need to study the problem,
(b) clarifying the important terminologies for the reader to
easily understand what the research is about, and
(c) establishing the degree of seriousness of the problem
which has prompted the researcher to look for solutions.
 The introduction must only be short and concise.
 It must be composed of about three to five pages.
What is the rationale of the
research problem?
This question is answered by sharing with the beneficiaries the
reasons why the researcher has decided to look for solutions to
the problem.
A narration of the researcher’s experience that has driven
him/her to conduct the study is commonly done.
Examples: include one’s personal experience, an article read, a
scene witnessed, news heard, a theory that needs to be clarified,
etc. The research proponent should describe the existing and
prevailing problem situation based on his/her experience. The
scope may be local, national, or international.
What is the setting of the
research problem?
The setting forms part of the delimitation of the problem, as it
defines the geographical boundaries of the study and implies
certain demographic characteristics.
This describes to the reader the place where the research is
conducted since the setting has a significant bearing on the
variables being studied.
In describing the setting, focus on the peculiarity or uniqueness of
the setting to make the reader more interested in reading the
paper.
Example: if the setting is a school, discuss its vision-mission,
special clientele, unique mode of student transport, etc.
What is the basic literature
foundation of the study?
This is different from the review of related theories, conceptual
literature, and research literature. This part defines or clarifies the
terms or variables used in the study.
The terms and variables must be clear to the researcher so that
he/she can make his/her reader understand them as well.
This backgrounder assists the researcher in determining the
boundaries of the study. It is derived from different literature
sources. Thus, this part of Chapter 1 requires the use of various
references.
How serious is the chosen
research problem?
Why is there a need to look for solutions to the problem?
In this aspect, the researcher must see the intensity and
magnitude of the problem.
When the gravity of the problem has already been determined,
the researcher may take action and work on the problem.
He/She also looks for statistical or quantitative evidence to
assess the weight of the problem.
What is the general objective of
the research problem?
This is derived from the general statement of the problem and
should be the basis of the enumerated statements of specific
problems.
What is the overall purpose of
the research problem?
It must be stressed that the researcher should be totally aware
of the purpose of the research problem.
He/She must know the research findings will help his/her
classmates or fellow students.

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