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CHAPTER 2
This chapter discusses the method of research used for this study. The
RESEARCH LOCALE
The study took place essentially in two different locations. One was in
Bacolod City was the place were interviews of different groups was
taken. Aside from reasons that it was convenient for the researcher, the city
was also an essential location for the study because, the following offices in-
charge of the island was in the city. These offices held most of the documents
needed for the study. The designing firm of the neighboring island (Sicogon
But some other government-documents was taken from the offices in-
charge in Carles. Aside from that, site visitation also took place in Tumaguin
Island itself which makes both the island and the Municipality of Carles also an
RESEARCH DESIGN
island beach resort facility. Hence, the descriptive research method will be
applied.
Selltiz, et. al. (1979) defines descriptive research as a study where the major
information that will provide the appropriate design solution needed. Descriptive
conditions of the situation. A case study and survey type of descriptive method
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conditions of the site, the current plans and maps, interviews,case studies and
surveys. This type of research method is the most appropriate in answering the
For the site analysis, the current status and stability of the site will be
studied through site visitation and observation. Primary sources of data will be
collected through face-to -face interviews and surveys conducted from certain
people along the area. Videos and photographs during site visitation will be
sources of information.
This method will involve interviews, observation and diary methods. This
type of research method was the most appropriate in answering the different
the relevant systematic and variable errors that might occur during the research
process. (Smith, Albaum, 2005) There are several compelling reasons for
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sampling, including: (1) lower cost, (2) greater accuracy of results, (3) greater
important (Bryman 2004). Due to the nature of the research frame, it was a
nonprobability form of sampling and the researcher did not seek to sample
attention.
SOURCES OF DATA
Primary Data
Means original data that has been collected specially for the purpose
in mind.
and etc.
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o Conversation Partners
researcher.
In this connection, the sample group for the main fieldwork study was
determine the attributes of the subject if they are essential for the study.
First group are the tourists who have gone to different beach resorts
locally and internationally. This group will allow to the researcher to answer the
Second group are the planners and designer. This group may consist of
architects, and the like as long as they have played role in the design and
planning of beach resorts. Questions with regards to design and planning will
design principles.
staffs, clerks and the like. By this participation the researcher would be able to
design and plan a more effective island beach resort development not just for
the guests but also for the people who gives the services.
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Secondary Data
strategy is determined by the nature of the research question and the subject
This part includes the data gathering procedure which indicates the
steps of collecting data from different reliable sources. The information may be
Interview
(Seidman 2013)
between the interviewer and the interviewee. This method provided the
Observation
should be handled.
operationally.
Library Research
information for research. The use of related studies from different thesis
books related to architecture are reliable sources of data for this study.
data collection.
web references.
Documentary Review
Iloilo with regards to the site zoning map, surrounding structures, and
methods and measures the extent to which the theories or explanations derived
from the research data are true and correctly capture the phenomenon under
research validity is determined by the extent to which the data obtained from
the participants has been consistently checked to a point where the data
analysis process becomes self-correcting (Gibbs 2002; Schurink 1998) and the
the researcher provides sufficient detail to enable the reader to interpret the
meaning and context of what is presented (Popey et al. 1998). Validation was
thus dependent on the transparency with which the data collection and analysis
which the research provides information and the process by which the end
data and is concerned with whether the observations are repeatable (Gibbs
The researcher used Lincoln and Gubas (1985) model, which identifies
reliable and valid measures in the form of verbal responses from one or more
four phase process. This process includes: phase (1) ensuring interview
phase (4) receiving feedback on interview protocols. Each phase helped the
appropriate for their participants and congruent with the aims of the research
(Jones et al. 2014). This should be done to further increase the trustworthiness
a shared language for indicating the rigorous steps taken to develop interview
protocols and ensure their congruency with the study at hand (Jones, Torres,
systematic gathering procedure of the data and information needed for the
library research and documentary review, each of these methods were used
The initial contact was made with the professionals and offices-in-charge
of the sites maps and documents needed for the study. Letters were sent out
explaining the research aims to them and requesting assistance with obtaining
the needed data. The offices-in-charge as well as the professionals were willing
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to assist as long as the documents will only be used by the researcher for
ocular inspection to the site using private transportation of the SIDC Company.
For the time of identifying the essential conversation partners for the
study. The researcher later then categorized the participants into four groups
used the IPR framework as a guideline having four phases to help the
study.
During the research process and especially during the data collection
containing the following: (1) purpose and benefit of the study; (2) informed
consent; (3) sites features and local community (presented by photos taken
from various sources mainly in the internet); and (4) the proposed project
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features. This brochures were given to the participants of the study before the
interview started.
respect (Mouton and Marais 1991). It was easy for the researcher to establish
rapport with the participants and create a safe environment where the
that they were being judged. Once the participants agreed to be interviewed, an
appointment was made with each participant at the time convenient to both
conducted in English, although there were times when participants would use
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Several ethical considerations were taken into account to ensure that the
The participants therefore willingly participated in the study after they were
remain confidential and that the specific content of individual interviews would
only be discussed with the subject adviser. Although most of the participant
DATA ANALYSIS
The researcher transcribed the interviews from the tapes in the language
that was used. The transcripts were then read several times and in the process
the list of various themes or topics that emerged was made. On several
occasions the researcher had to re-listen to the tapes whilst reading the
were identified for the purpose of making sense of them in relation to the