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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
and processing the statistical tools that were used.
Research Design
The researchers used the descriptive research design according to GOOD
and SCATES; this method is the most appropriate technique in gathering data,
which are directed towards asserting current condition.
Research design is a scheme plan of the study. It is important to identify
and apply the most appropriate research designed for a particular study. (Ginez,
Madula: 2007).
This study is basically descriptive in nature which aim was mainly, to
determine the impact of the Issue on the Abolition of Sangguniang Kabataan to
the SK Officials of District 1, Muntinlupa City.
As mentioned about the appropriate research designed for its descriptive
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
selected characteristics of the subject accurately and provides the necessary
background for the formulation of a more precise problem subsequent more
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
survey was utilized.
Respondents of the Study
The targets of this study are the officials of Sanggguniang Kabataan (SK)
in District I, Muntinlupa City. The researchers decided to conduct their survey to
all Sangguniang Kabataan chairpersons and councilors (kagawad) which are
coming from the four barangays of District I such as Brgy. Tunasan , Poblacion,
Bayanan and Putatan. Researchers came up with the total number of
respondents which is 32 respondents which considered as purposive sampling.
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
conducted by the researchers
The questionnaire was divided in three groups according to the factor
wherein each group consists of five (5) questions.
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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Statistical Treatment of Data
After the researchers’ manual tabulation of data was made, they used the
following statistical tools: percentage distribution, weighted mean and likert scale.
1.) Percentage- It was used to get the demographic profile of the
respondents such as age, gender, civil status, educational attainment and
years of term.
Formula:
P= F x 100
N
Where:
P- Percent
F- Frequency
N- Total Number of Respondents
2.) Weighted Mean – It is the measure of central tendency used in
determining the group of respondents, based on the weighted mean
responses.
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Formula:
X= ∑fx
n
Where:
X = computed weighted means
f = frequency of the respondents
x = item scale
∑= summation
3.) Likert Scale – Use to interpret the weighted mean of responses on the
Abolition Issue by the Sangguniang Kabataan Officials.
4.20 – 5.00 = Of profound impact
3.40 – 4.19 = Impact to a great extent
2.60 – 3.39 = Moderate impact
1.80 – 2.59 = Impact to a little extent
1.00 – 1.79 = No impact
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4.) One- Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) – used to determine the
significant difference of the factors in the study of the impact of the issue
on the Sangguniang Kabataan to the SK officials.
Formula:
TSS = ∑x2- (∑x) 2
N
Where:
TSS = Total Sum of Square
X= Individual value in each column
N= Total sample
SSB= Sum of Square within column
∑Xc= Sum of Individual value per column
N= Size of Sample per column
SSW= TSS- SSB