Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter discusses the research design, which was used in this study,
the subjects whose cooperation were sought in the procedure for data gathering
Research Design
and SCATES; this method is the most appropriate technique in gathering data,
and apply the most appropriate research designed for a particular study. (Ginez,
Madula: 2007).
design. According to TRAVES, the particular design aims to describe the nature
of a situation, as it exists at the time of the study and to explain the causes of the
phenomena. It also finds familiarity with the subjects on the study portrays
specific study and for the development of hypothesis. (Ginez, Madula: 2007)
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It was various forms but for this particular study the sample descriptive
The targets of this study are the officials of Sanggguniang Kabataan (SK)
coming from the four barangays of District I such as Brgy. Tunasan , Poblacion,
Research Instrument
The researchers used the survey questionnaire as the main tool to gather
data which was actually gave more information that was needed for the research
Data Gathering
Since that the questionnaire had been found valid, the researcher
produced copies of it, enough for the identified number of respondents with four
(4) chairpersons and twenty- eight (28) councilors in District I, Muntinlupa City.
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After the researchers’ manual tabulation of data was made, they used the
following statistical tools: percentage distribution, weighted mean and likert scale.
years of term.
Formula:
P= F x 100
N
Where:
P- Percent
F- Frequency
responses.
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Formula:
X= ∑fx
n
Where:
x = item scale
∑= summation
3.) Likert Scale – Use to interpret the weighted mean of responses on the
significant difference of the factors in the study of the impact of the issue
Formula:
Where:
N= Total sample