2_Problem & Its Settings2

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THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING


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THE PROBLEM & ITS SETTING

1. Introduction

2. Conceptual Framework3. Objectives of the Study

4. Scope, Delimitation, and Limitation of the Study

5. Significance of the Study


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INTRODUCTION

Historical background of the problem

Presentation of the problem

Rationale of the study

The existence of an unsatisfactory conditionA desire to find a better way of doing something or

of improving a product

A link between the introduction and the statement

of the problem


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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

From the review of related literature and

studies, the researcher may formulate a

theoretical scheme for his research problem. This scheme is a tentative explanation or

theoretical explanation of the phenomenon or

problem and serves as the basis for the

formulation of research objectives/assumptions.


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Thus, the conceptual framework consists of the

investigators own position on a problem after his

exposure to various theories that have bearing on

the problem. It is the researchers new model which has its roots

on the previous models which the researcher had

studied.


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The conceptual framework becomes the

central theme, the focus, the main thrust of

the study.

It serves as a guide in conducting the

system/software development.


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A paradigm is a diagrammatic

representation of a conceptual framework.

It depicts in a more vivid way what theconceptual framework wants to convey.

A paradigm may take differentdiagrammatic forms.


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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: EXAMPLE

Paradigm for the Development and Integration of Higher Education

Information Management and Decision Support System

Management Control

Level Reports

Integration

Transaction ProcessingSystem

(Present)

Development of ProposedSystem & Integration of

Existing System

INFORMATION Managementand Decision- Support SYSTEM

(Proposed)

Manual Admission

System

DOS-Based

Enrollment System

DOS-Based Payment

System

DOS-Based Grading

System

GBHEIMSGUI-Based

Higher Education

Information

Management and

Decision Support

System

Figure 1

Enhanced GUI-Based

Transaction Processing

Shared

Database

Secured System

Enhancement


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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

General Objectives

An expanded reiteration of the thesis title / research project.

The acceptable statement of the general objectives is suchthat it is stated in precise terms to be broken down intospecific objectives.


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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

Specific Objectives

Expresses (concisely and clearly) the what, where, who,why and how of the subject inquiry.

It should be specific, measurable, realistic, & attainable.

Specific objectives should be presented logically andexpected to provide general solution to the general objectives.


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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

GUIDELINES

Generally, there should be a general objectives ofthe study and then broken up into as many sub-

objectives as necessary. The general objectives of the study and the

specific sub-objectives should be formulated firstbefore conducting the research project.

Each specific objectives must be clear andunequivocal, that is, it has only one meaning. Itmust not have dual meanings.


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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

GUIDELINES

Answer to each specific objectives mustcontribute to the development of the wholeresearch problem or topic.

Summing up the answers to all the specificobjectives will give a complete development ofthe entire study.

The number of specific objectives should beenough to cover the development of the wholeresearch problem or study.


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SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY:

GUIDELINES

A brief statement of the general purpose of the

study. (expanded reiteration of the general

objective) The subject matter and topics studied and

discussed. (systems transactions coverage,

features & functionalities)

The locale of the study, where the data were

gathered or the entity to which the data belong.

(company/dept/sect/group)


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SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY:

GUIDELINES

The population or universe from which

the respondents were selected. (end-

users involved) Methodology to be used (research

method & system/software method)

Technology to be used (hardware,software, & other peripherals)


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DELIMITATIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Delimitations are the weaknesses of the

study prescribed by the researcher due to

acceptable circumstance / valid reasons.

Limitations are the weaknesses of the study

beyond the control of the researcher.


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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The rationale, timeless, and/or relevance of thestudy

Possible solutions to existing problems orimprovement to unsatisfactory conditions

Possible contribution to systems competitiveadvantage

Possible compliance to directives

Enumerate who are to be benefited and explainhow they are going to be benefited

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