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PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 1
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Indicating Scope and Delimitation &
Presenting a Proposed Research Study

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Practical Research 1
Alternative Instructional Module
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Indicating Scope and Delimitation & Presenting a Proposed
Research Study
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PRACTICAL
RESEARCH 1
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Indicating Scope and Delimitation
& Presenting a Proposed Research Study
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the scope and delimitation of the study and the citing benefits and beneficiaries
of the research study. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook
you are now using.
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. indicates scope and delimitation of study; and

2. present written statement of the problem.

What I Know

Part I. Direction: Alternate Response. Write T when the statement is correct,

otherwise write F. Use separate sheet of paper.

1. The scope of the study describes the coverage of the research.

2. The scope of the study identifies the boundaries of the research in terms of
subjects, objectives, facilities, area, time frame, and the issues to which the
research is focused.
3. Delimitation is used to make the study better, more feasible and for the interest
of the researchers.
4. The delimitation of the study are the factors that are not included in the
research.
5. The explanation of the delimitation of the study may be separated from the
discussion of the scope of the study.

Part II. Direction: Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the
chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. In writing the scope and delimitation of the study, indicate the reasons for
inclusion and exclusion of some variables. The identity of the participants may
be discussed in the scope and delimitation of the study.
A. Both statements are TRUE
B. Both statements are FALSE
C. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
D. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
2. Which of the following phrases could be used in writing the scope of the study?
I. The coverage of this study …
II. The study consists of …
III. The study covers the …
A. I, and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II, and III
3. The content of the scope and delimitation of the study contains the following
items:
I. Objectives of the study II. Title of the study III. Topic of the study
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II, and III
4. Which of the following phrases expressed the delimitation of the study?
I. The study does not cover …
II. The study is focus on …
III. The study is limited to …
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III
5. In writing the scope and delimitation of the study, the following items are
included:
I. research gap II. setting III. time frame
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II, and III
6. Scope and delimitation of the study may include the following items:
I. characteristics of the participants
II. issues to be address
III. locale of the study
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III
7. A group of STEM students planned to create an interactive game that will help
Grade 11 learners review subjects in Science. Which of the following may be
included in the scope and delimitation of the study?
I. Profile of teachers II. Profile of students III. Study habits of students
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II and III
8. Leonardo and Ralf decided to conduct a research on phasing out of the public
utility vehicles in Alaminos City. Which of the following may be included in the
scope and delimitation of the study?
I. Age of the drivers
II. Number of public vehicles in Alaminos City
III. The number of years of the public vehicles
 A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III
9. Queennie, Alyana and Jobhel wanted to examine the patient satisfaction in
private hospitals in Alaminos City. Which of the following may be included in
the scope and delimitation of the study?
I. Level of satisfaction of the patients
II. Number of private hospitals in Alaminos City
III. Profile of doctors
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and II
10. Why is the scope and delimitation of the study important in Chapter 1 of the
research?
A. To complete Chapter 1
B. To locate the participants of the study
C. To identify the different variables of the study
D. To describe the coverage of the study and identify the factors that will
not be included in the research.

Lesson
1 Indicating Scope and Delimitation

Scope and delimitation are comparable to strengths and weaknesses. As a

person, knowing your strengths and weaknesses will help you improve and develop
personally and professionally. In research, identifying the coverage and constraints of
the study will assist the researcher what to focus on.

What’s In

Activity 1.1: Share your Thoughts

Direction: Share your idea about the following questions:
a. What is scope of the study?
b. What is delimitation of the study?
c. What are the items included in the scope and delimitation?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
 What’s New

Activity 1.2: Odd One Out!

Direction: Remove the item that does not belong to the group. Write the answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Category: Currency
Dollar Euro Ounce Peso
2. Category: Geometry
Circle Pentagon Square Triangle
3. Category: Sport
Badminton Ping-pong Squash Wushu
4. Category: Geography
Belarus Belgium Brazil Bulgaria
5. Category: Research
Participant Fiction Title Variables

Activity 1.3: Think Tank

Direction: List down as many examples as you can recall based on the given
category. Write the answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Category: Core subjects in senior high school

2. Category: Barangays in Alaminos City
3. Category: Name of countries that starts with the letter “P”
4. Category: Items included in the scope and delimitation of the study

Questions
1. Did you find recalling related items for the category easy?
2. How many items did you answer correctly? What factors influenced your
performance?
3. How would you relate the activity to the topic today?

What’s It

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The scope of the study describes the coverage of the study. It identifies the
boundaries of the study in terms of subjects, objectives, facilities, area, time frame,
and the issues to which the research is focused.
Sample phrases that help express the scope of the study:
 The coverage of this study …
 The study consists of …
 The study covers the …
 The study is focus on …

The delimitation of the study pertains to the boundaries of the research with
respect to the major variables. Delimitation is used to make the study better and more
feasible and not just for the interest of the researchers. It identifies the constraints or
weaknesses of the study which are not within the control of the researchers.

Sample phrases that expressed the delimitation of the study:

 The study does not cover the …
 The researchers limited this study to …
 The study is limited to …

In writing the scope and delimitation, it is essential that the researcher has
already defined the major variables of the study which are contained in the title and in
the general statement of the problem. The scope and delimitation of the study should
include the following items:
1. topic of the study;
2. objectives of the study;
3. issues it will address;
4. time frame;
5. locale of the study; and
6. characteristics of the participants.

Reminder: In writing the scope and delimitation of the study, make sure that there are
reasons for the inclusion and exclusion of some variables. It is suggested to state the
scope of the study in one paragraph and discuss the delimitation in another paragraph.

What’s More

Activity 1.4: Further More

Direction: Do as directed.
1. Do a library visit or search through the internet samples of scope and delimitation
of some quantitative researches.
2. Make some notes on how they presented their scope and delimitation of their
research study.
3. This will be your guide in formulating the scope and delimitation of your proposed
study.

What I Have Learned

Activity 1.5: Let’s Complete!

Direction: Fill in the missing word or group of words on each of the following items.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Scope of study describes the ___________ of the study.

2. The scope of the study identifies the ___________ of the study in terms of subjects,
objectives, facilities, area, time frame, and the issues to which the research is
focused.
3. The _________ of the study pertains to the boundaries of the research with respect
to the major variables.
4. __________ is used to make the study better and more feasible and not just for the
interest of the researchers.
5. The _____ and ___________ should include the topic of the study, objectives of the
study, issues it will address, time frame, locale of the study, and characteristics of
the participants.
6. In writing the _____ and __________ of the study, make sure that there are reasons
for the inclusion and exclusion of some factors included in the study.

What Can I Do

Activity 1.6: Let’s Apply!

Direction: Based from your chosen research study, identify the parameters or
indicators of your study and write the scope and delimitation. (Indicators are the
concepts or ideas the research has gathered from reading various literatures regarding
the major factors considered in your study).
 Additional Activities

Activity 1.7: Reflect on This!

Direction: Do as directed.
1. Did you include the major indicators, objectives of the study, issues need to be
addressed, time frame, locale of the study, and the characteristics of the participants
in the scope and delimitation?

2. Did you indicate the reasons for the inclusion and exclusion of some indicators?
 Lesson Presenting Proposed Research
2 Study

What’s In

Activity 2.1: Share your Thoughts

Suppose you’re given a chance to present the title of your proposed research
study, how will you present it?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

What’s New

Activity 2.2: Organize It!

Direction: Identify the important components to be included for the proper way of
presenting the first parts of the proposed research study by using a graphic organizer.

Question
1. What are the major components of your proposed research study you included in
the graphic organizer?
 What’s It

I. Presenting Written Statement of the Problem

The following sections compose the presentation of the written statement of the
problem
1. Introduction
States briefly the background of the study and identifies the rationale of the
research problem.
It begins with a general statement of the problem, outlines the specific problem
or issue within the existing literature.

2. Statement of the Problem

States clearly the purposes or interest of the study, poses specific questions
about research problem.

3. Scope and Delimitation

Sets the boundaries and parameters of the study, narrows the scope of the
inquiry.

4. Significance of the Study

Shows the benefits of the study to address issues and l problems, in improving
economic and health conditions or even finding solutions to problems
encountered in daily life.

What’s More

Activity 2.3: Further More

Direction: Answer the following questions precisely and intelligently.
1. What are the major components of Chapter 1are to be presented? Write at least
one sentence to describe each component.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. Why there’s a need to present your proposed research study?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
 What I Have Learned

Activity 2.4
Direction: From that chosen research study as your proposal, formulate the following:

A. Introduction of your study by filling out the space provided.

1. Proposed Study: __________________________________________________

2. What is the rationale or the background study of your chosen problem? Please write
your answer using extra paper should you need more space.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. Describe the setting of where your study is to be conducted.

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

4. Enumerate the terms or concepts that need to be defined or described to you and
to the reader.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

5. Provide at least three related literatures as references for the concept of your study.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

6. Determine the significance of your chosen problem.

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

7. What is the general objective of the study?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

8. Who will be the beneficiaries? What will be their benefits to receive after the problem
is solved or the research is finish?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

B. The statement of the problem part of your research study.

1. Title of your research: ___________________________________________

2. Purpose statement:
The researcher seeks to _____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. General Question/ problem:

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

4. Specific questions/ problem:

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

What Can I Do

Activity 2.5: Let’s Apply!

Direction: Collaborative Activity: From your proposed research study present your
written Statement of the Problem which comprises the following sections:

I. Background of the Study (Introduction)

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

II. Statement of the Problem (General Problem and Specific Problems)

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

III. Scope and Delimitation of the Study

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

IV. Significance of the Study

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
 Assessment

Part I. Direction: Alternate Response. Write P when the statement is correct,

otherwise write M. Use separate sheet of paper.

1. The scope of the study describes the coverage of the research.

2. Delimitation is used to make the study better, more feasible and for the interest
of the researchers.
3. The scope of the study identifies the boundaries of the research in terms of
subjects, objectives, facilities, area, time frame, and the issues to which the
research is focused.
4. The explanation of the delimitation of the study may be separated from the
discussion of the scope of the study.
5. The delimitation of the study are the factors that are not included in the
research.

Part II. Direction: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the
chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Scope and delimitation of the study may include the following items:
characteristics of the participants
issues to be address
locale of the study
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III
2. A group of STEM students planned to create an interactive game that will help
Grade 11 learners review subjects in Science. Which of the following may be
included in the scope and delimitation of the study?
I. Profile of teachers
II. Profile of students
III. Study habits of students
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II and III
3. Leonardo and Ralf decided to conduct a research on phasing out of the public utility
vehicles in Alaminos City. Which of the following may be included in the scope and
delimitation of the study?
I. Age of the drivers
II. Number of public vehicles in Alaminos City
III. The number of years of the public vehicles
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III
4. Queennie, Alyana and Jobhel wanted to examine the patient satisfaction in private
hospitals in Alaminos City. Which of the following may be included in the scope and
delimitation of the study?
 I. Level of satisfaction of the patients
II. Number of private hospitals in Alaminos City
III. Profile of doctors
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and II
5. Why is the scope and delimitation of the study important in Chapter 1 of the
research?
A. To complete Chapter 1
B. To locate the participants of the study
C. To identify the different variables of the study
D. To describe the coverage of the study and identify the factors that will not
be included in the research.
6. In writing the scope and delimitation of the study, indicate the reasons for inclusion
and exclusion of some variables. The identity of the participants may be discussed
in the scope and delimitation of the study.
A. Both statements are TRUE
B. Both statements are FALSE
C. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
D. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
7. Which of the following phrases could be used in writing the scope of the study?
I. The coverage of this study …
II. The study consists of …
III. The study covers the …
A. I, and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II, and III
8. The content of the scope and delimitation of the study contains the following items:
I. Objectives of the study
II. Title of the study
III. Topic of the study
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II, and III
9. Which of the following phrases expressed the delimitation of the study?
I. The study does not cover …
II. The study is focus on …
III. The study is limited to …
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III
10. In writing the scope and delimitation of the study, the following items are included:
I. research gap II. setting III. time frame
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II, and III
 Additional Activities

Direction: Do as directed.
After presenting Chapter 1 of your research study, edit or rewrite your work
using the corrections, suggestions and recommendations made by your teacher. Save
your work for the next lesson.
 What’s In
(Activity 2.1)
Answer vary
What’s New
(Activity 2.2)
Answer vary
What’s More
(Activity 2.3)
Answer vary
What I Have Learned
(Activity 2.4)
Answer vary
What Can I Do
(Activity 2.5)
Answer vary
Assessment What I Know
Part I Part I
1. T 1. T
What’s New
2. F 2. T
(Activity 1.3)
3. T 3. F
Answer vary
4. T 4. T
5. T 5. T
What’s New Part II Part II
(Activity 1.2) 1. D 1. C
1. ounce 2. C 2. D
What I Have Learned 2. circle 3. D 3. B
(Activity 1.5) 3. squash 4. A 4. B
1. coverage 4. Brazil 5. B 5. C
2. boundaries 5. fiction 6. C 6. D
3. delimitation 7. D 7. C
4. delimitation What’s In 8. B 8. D
5. scope, delimitation (Activity 1.1) 9. B 9. A
6. scope, delimitation Answer vary 10. C 10. B
Answer Key
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