PRACTICAL RESEARCH II

First Semester, School Year 2019-2020

POINTS IN WRITING A RESEARCH TITLE

Characteristics of a Good Problem

1. Firstly, it should be of interest to the researcher himself; one can be eloquent on
the subject matter which one knows and is interested in.
2. It should have practical value to the researcher, the school, and the community.
3. It is a current and a novel issue.
4. More importantly, it can be finished within the allotted time, depending on the
subject, which is a requirement.
5. It should not carry moral or legal impediment, nor should it be controversial.
6. The data are available.
7. The variables are clear, separable, and updated.
8. It shall incur expenses affordable to the researcher.

The Factors that Influence the Selection of the Problem

A research paper usually has numerous constraints and there are factors that limit
the successful performance of the project. The researcher should be aware of these
things which are:
1. Availability of Data. This is the most important consideration that a researcher
should be concerned of. One can never do an empirical research without data.
2. Funds. It is also one of the constraints. A research activity is an investment and
therefore, needs funds. One needs funds for questionnaires, data analysis, for
papers, other materials, and for the typing of the manuscript.
3. Capability of the Writer. One should not write a topic on theory on numbers when
one has not taken the course. One should write on topics which he believes he is
capable on doing.
4. Attitude and Interest of the Researcher. One will be motivated to do the research
if one has the proper attitude and interest on what one is doing.
5. Interest of the Sponsor or the Benefactor Should be Considered. This,
however, should not conflict with the interest and capability of the researcher.
6. Importance of the Issues Involved. Topics that are already saturated with
findings should be avoided. It should be a topic that is current and likewise popular.
7. Regency of the issue. It is an event or an issue that is contemporary and of
interest to many.
8. Cooperation of the People. One should be assured of others who will play an
important part in the research report.
9. Facilities and Instruments are Available. Facilities and instruments needed in
an experiment should be available, especially laboratory equipment and
chemicals.

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 The Title of the Research Report or the Investigations
After the selection of the theme or the topic to write on, the researcher considers
the title of the research and what criterion measures exist for presenting a good one.
Among the different considerations for this action are the following:
1. It should not be long and should not be more than 20 words.
2. It should include the variables (independent and dependent) and the method of
analysis.
3. It should give insight virtually on what the research is all about.
4. It should serve as a reference for the whole research report which others can use.
5. It should enable one to claim the paper as his own, and helps other researchers to
refer to one’s work as they survey some theories themselves.
6. The following words should not be a part of the title since all the researches are
studies, and an analysis of variable, and an investigation, like: “A Study of,” “An
Analysis of,” or “An Investigation of”.
7. It is not important to include the date and location of the investigation as these can
be placed in the Scope and Delimitation of the Study.

Below are the illustrations of worthwhile titles:

A. The relationship Between the Vocational Interests and Occupational Preferences
of First Year High School Students
1. Independent Variable – Vocational interest
2. Dependent Variable – Occupational Preference
3. Method of Analysis – Finding relationship and correctional analysis;
Holland’s theory with occupational preference

B. The Predictive Efficiency of Academic Preparation of Nurses on the Licensure

Board Examination
1. Independent Variable – Academic Preparation
2. Dependent Variable – Licensure Board Examination
3. Method of Analysis – simple step-wise multiple linear regressions

C. The Relationship Between Emotional Quotient and Leadership Skills of Managers

of a Manufacturing Firm
1. Independent Variable – Emotional Quotient
2. Dependent Variable – Leadership Skills
3. Method of Analysis – Correctional analysis may proceed to simple and
multiple linear regression

D. The Interaction of Age and Gender on the Science Performance of Grade 6 Pupils
1. Independent Variable – Age and Gender
2. Dependent Variable – Science and Performance
3. Method of Analysis – Analysis of Variance: Two-way classification

E. Gender Inequality in Mathematics Performance of Grade 6 Pupils

1. Independent Variable – Gender
2. Dependent Variable – Mathematics Performance
3. Method of Analysis – Comparative: t-test for two independent samples

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 F. Total Quality Management as an Organizational Development Intervention on
Faculty Empowerment
1. Independent Variable – Total Quality Management
2. Dependent Variable – Faculty Empowerment
3. Method of Analysis – Pre and Post-result, use dependent t-test

G. Effect of Chemicals on Strength of Ropes

1. Independent Variable – Chemicals
2. Dependent Variable – Strength of Ropes
3. Method of Analysis – Analysis of Variance: One way classification

H. The Influence of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Factors on the GPA of First Year
Communication Arts Students
1. Independent Variable – Motivation
2. Dependent Variable – GPA
3. Method of Analysis – Correlational and simple linear regression analysis

I. The Predictive Efficacy of Mark-off Analysis on Market Shares of Different Brands

of Soaps in Four Corporations
1. Independent Variable – Mark-off Analysis
2. Dependent Variable – Market Shares
3. Method of Analysis – Projection Techniques

J. Major Sources of Stress and Performance of Managers of Top Corporations In

Makati
1. Independent Variable – Sources of Strength
2. Dependent Variable – Performance
3. Method of Analysis – Correlation analysis and proceed to linear regression
analysis

K. Cost-Benefit Analysis in Hiring Contractual Workers In Fast Food Restaurants in

Manila
1. Independent Variable – Contractual Workers
2. Dependent Variable – Cost-Benefit
3. Method of Analysis – Cost-Benefit Analysis

L. The Interaction Effects of Soil Cultivation and Volume of Water on the Number of
Orange Fruit in a Carmona Farm
1. Independent Variables – Soil Cultivation and Volume of Water
2. Dependent Variable – Number of orange fruit
3. Method of Analysis – Two-Way Analysis Variance

M. The Role of Strategic Planning on the Organizational Effectiveness of a

Manufacturing Firm
1. Independent Variable – Strategic Planning
2. Dependent Variable – Organizational Effectiveness
3. Method of Analysis – Simple Linear Regression

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