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This chapter outlines the research methodology used in the study, including the research design, participants, data collection procedures, and research instruments. The case study method was used to examine the phenomenon of e-cigarettes as a gateway to smoking among 10 senior high school students in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Data was collected through individual interviews using a questionnaire designed by the researchers to gather responses to specific questions.

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Chapter 3 Rework

This chapter outlines the research methodology used in the study, including the research design, participants, data collection procedures, and research instruments. The case study method was used to examine the phenomenon of e-cigarettes as a gateway to smoking among 10 senior high school students in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Data was collected through individual interviews using a questionnaire designed by the researchers to gather responses to specific questions.

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Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design, population and sampling

technique, research procedures and research instruments

Research Design

The purpose of the study is to know observe Booming Industry of electric

cigarettes as a gateway for a student transition in smoking

According to Astalin (2003), the design of qualitative research is probably

the most flexible of the various experimental techniques, encompassing a variety

of accepted methods. There are four major types of qualitative research design,

phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory and case study.

The case study method was used in this study because it is well-suited in

answering the research questions appropriately and sufficiently. The strength of

the case study method is it allows for the examination of the phenomenon in

depth using various kinds of evidence obtained from interviews with those

involved (Yin, 2003). The researchers also used case study because the focus of

the study is more to describe and explain rather than prediction, and the variable

being studied is easily unidentifiable.

Research respondents

The participants for this study were ten senior high school students with in

the area of Sta. Cruz, Laguna. They are gathered and interviewed via purposive

sampling also known as subjective sampling. Purposive sampling is when

researchers thoroughly think through how they will establish a sample population
(Tongco, 2007). Researchers went to this community on purpose because they

think that those individuals will fit the profile of the people they need to reach.

Data Gathering Procedure

Researchers conducted the interview through a direct interaction with the

individuals on a one basis as in-person interview in personal interview were used

to explore experiences, views, opinion, or beliefs on specific manner. Accounts

are explored and compared to others, to develop an understanding of the

underlying structures of beliefs. The interview was conducted and recorded in a

quiet, neutral location were the participants was not uncomfortable and

intimidated. The gathered data from the questionnaire were recorded and

tabulated according to the frequencies and corresponding percentages.

Research Instrument

The researchers designed a personal questionnaire as a research

instrument. According to McLeod (2018) a questionnaire is research instrument

consisting of questions for the purpose of gathering information from

respondents. McLeod also stated that questionnaires are like a written interview.

The questionnaire will be a major instrument used in the study so that the

researchers can secure response to certain questions. The questionnaire that

was used was divided into two.

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