The Problem and Its Setting Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Setting
Introduction General Info Role in Society Reason for interest
Background Inc. in the intro History of Topic, Subjects/specimen of study
Setting of the Study Location of the study Map
Theoretical Framework Theoretical Basis Proponent Illustration of Theory
Conceptual Framework Process undertaken Paradigm Input Process Output
Statement of the Problem Broad Statement Specific Questions Logical order Avoid yes/no questions ? ???
Assumptions Conditions based on factors beyond control
Hypotheses Intelligent guesses before a conclusion if made Correlations, comparisons Null and alternate forms
Significance of the Study Importance to intended readers Who will benefit? How will they benefit? Specifically addressed to recipients
Scope, Delimitation, Limitations Coverage and parameters Constraints
Definition of Terms Jargons, newly invented Contextual, operational