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Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the research design, procedure of the
respondents, the data gathering instruments, statistical tools and arbitrary scale
that were used in the study.
Research Method
The descriptive correlational method of research was utilized in this
study. Rick Penwarden (2014) claimed that the descriptive method gathers
quantifiable information that can be used for statistical inference on the target
audience through analysis. Jackson (2009) stated that descriptive methods are
viewing and recording the participants. It involves an in-depth study of an
individual or group of individuals and the participants answer questions
administered through
interviews or questionnaires.
Since, the study deals with numeracy level of the parents at the Old
Lower Bicutan, towards an extension program. The descriptive method or
research was utilized by the researchers. The descriptive is used for frequencies,
averages and other statistical calculations. Often the best approach, prior to
writing descriptive research is to conduct a survey investigation.
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Respondents of the Study
This study considered the parents at Old Lower Bicutan as the
respondents of the study.
Research Instrument
The study used a researchers-made survey questionnaire. The
validation of the instrument was done through the distribution from the five (5)
experts of TCU-College of Education. The comments and additional suggestions
from the experts were considered and the questionnaire was validated.
The first part of the questionnaire describes the demographic profile
of the respondents as to age, sex, highest educational attainment, family Income
, no. of family members, and employment status (Math is related).
The second part of the questionnaire determines the numeracy level
of the parents at Old Lower Bicutan in terms of basic operations, utilization of
calculator, problem-solving skills, and financial management.
Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers personally administered the research instruments
to the respondents to be able to discuss the instruction and significance of the
study. There are 20 – 30 minutes given time for the respondents to comfortably
answer and accomplish the questionnaire. The researchers give assurance for
the confidentiality of the respondents answer as it will only be used for the
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description of the study. The researchers expressed their fullest gratitude to the
respondents not just only for giving time in answering the questionnaire but also
for showing willingness to be part of the success of the study.
The researchers processed the data after completed and free of
errors were tallied and tabulated to establish the description of the study.
Sample and Population
A sample of One Hundred ninety-nine (199) were selected from the population of
three hundred fifty (350). The subjects are randomly selected by the researcher
to provide more accurate data.
Statistical Treatment of Data
The following statistical tools were employed in the analysis of data
gathered. Data for this research study was analyzed by frequencies, percentage,
weighted mean.
To answer the demographic profile of the students, researchers will
use percentage and frequency distribution.
FORMULA:
% = F/N x 100
where,
% = percentage
F = frequency of response
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N = number of respondents
100 = constant value
Frequencies and percentage will be used to describe the demo-
graphic profile of the respondents, such as: age, sex, highest educational attain-
ment, family income, no. of family members, and employment status.
1. Weighted Mean (Wm)
The weighted mean will be used to describe the numeracy level of
the respondents at the old lower Bicutan: as an assessment toward extension
program in terms of basic operations, utilization of calculator, problem-solving
skills, and financial management.
FORMULA:
WM =
where,
WM = weighted mean
F = frequency
X = weight
N = total number of respondents
2. Arbitrary Scale of Value
The researchers had used utilized a 4-point Likert scale to measure
the perception of the teacher-respondents in terms of their instructional
competences . Below is the arbitrary scale of value used:
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Four-Point Likert Scale Arbitrary Scale of Value
Rating Scale Verbal Interpretation Equivalent Points
4 Highly Competent 3.25-4.00
3 Competent 2.56-3.25
2 Moderate Competent 1.76-2.50
1 Less Competent 1.00-1.75
