LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

Worksheet 12, Quarter 1

Learner’s Name: John Mathew Reynante

Grade Level/Section: 11-STEM2 Date: April 25 2023

L I. LEARNING SKILLS

A. Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

• Indicates scope and delimitation of research (CS-RS11-IIIc-e-5)
B. Objectives
At the end of this learning activity, I would be able to:
1. Identify the scope and the delimitation of research; and
2. Write the Scope and Delimitation of one’s research.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

We conduct research for a certain purpose. We formulate a good research

question for us to have a guide and a focus. Now, it is very important to set the
parameters of your study. That is, what are included and what are not. This speaks
about the scope and delimitation of your research.

Scope

The scope of study is a section of a research paper that explains what

information or subject is being analyzed.
If at the beginning of the study, it is already clear that your respondents are
the regular employees who have been working at the agency for at least three
years, are presently connected with the agency, and who have been assigned to at
least three provinces in Central Luzon, then all those who do not meet the above
description should not be part of the study.
Likewise, if it is clear that only selected variables are included, then no other
variables are supposed to be part of the study even if these were included in
parallel studies. You might have avoided other variables for reasons of practicality,
interest, or relativity to the study at hand.

Delimitation

A delimitation addresses how a study will be narrowed in scope, that is, how
it is bounded. This is the place to explain the things that you are not doing and why

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you have chosen not to do them – the literature you will not review (and why not),
the population you are not studying (and why not), the methodological procedures
you will not use (and why you will not use them). Limit your delimitations to the things
that a reader might reasonably expect you to do but that you, for clearly explained
reasons, have decided not to do (Siddiqui, 2010).

How to Indicate the “Scope and Delimitation of Study”

STEP ONE

Start with any of these sample phrases that express the scope of the study:
1. The coverage of this study….
2. The study consists of….
3. The study covers the…
4. This study is focused on….

STEP TWO
1. Explain what information or subject is being studied or analyzed.
2. Explain the limitations of the research like the sample size, time frame,
geographic area, subjects, objectives, facilities, and the issues to which
the research is focused.

STEP THREE

Start with any of these sample phrases that express the delimitation of the study:
1. The study does not cover the…
2. The researcher limited this research to…
3. This study is limited to…

STEP FOUR
1. Describe the scope of the study.
2. Explain why definite aspects of a subject were chosen and why others were
excluded.
3. Mention the research method used as well as the certain theories that applied
to the data
4. Explain why you are delimiting the research to a specific geographic location,
age, population size and other similar considerations.
5. Identify the constraints or weaknesses of your research which are not within the
control of the researcher.

Scope and Delimitation Examples from Actual Studies

1. Title of the Study: Experiences of Reaction and Coping of Filipino Fathers
and Mothers: During and After a National Disaster (Casal, I.J., Chingkoe,
J.C., Gonzales, K.J., Tan, M.V., 2015).

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 The study covers individual experiences and coping of Filipino fathers and
mothers. It will focus on individuals who were affected by natural disasters,
specifically those affected by floods due to typhoons: Ondoy and Habagat, because
they believed that these typhoons had the most significant impact on people’s lives.
The severity of the impact of these typhoons was so tragic that the research
participants were able to instinctively recall information and their experiences that
happened during those events
This research focused on the perspective of fathers and mothers. Another
limitation of this research was the area covered wherein the researchers focused
only on Filipino participants who resided in the National Capital Region (NCR) during
and after the typhoons struck.
2. Title of the Study: Workplace Ergonomics: Perceptions on Employees’
Stress Levels and Safety (Lao, 2014)

The focus of this study is on the workplace ergonomics in the corporate office
settings. The study would focus on the relationship of workplace ergonomics and
its effects on employees’ stress levels and safety. Moreover, the study would look
into the current behavior and approach on workplace ergonomics that Philippine
corporations employ in their work environment. This study on workplace ergonomics
does not encompass benefits received by employees outside of the said subject
matter. In addition, this study does not aim to measure productivity levels of its
respondents.

The participants of this study would be limited to large corporations whose

employees engage in repetitive tasks. The companies involved in this study limit to
multinational companies within the country. The data from the study would come
from existing literatures, interviews, and surveys from company employees.
Furthermore, the data results from this study would only be quantified from the
instruments stipulated by the researchers.

III. ACTIVITIES

PRACTICE TASK

Practice Task 1

Directions: Define the following terms:

Scope – The scope of study is a section of a research paper that explains what
information or subject is being analyzed.

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Delimitation – A delimitation addresses how a study will be narrowed in scope, that
is, how it is bounded.

Practice Task 2

Directions: Read the foregoing text from the study of Abasta and Freal (2013).
Identify the scope and delimitation by completing the table.

The study covered the financial lifestyle management of employees at Central

Luzon College of Science and Technology, Olongapo City for the period covering
February 18 to March 11, 2013.
The study investigated on the financial data of the employees’ family which
include the monthly salary and income, assets, capital assets and liabilities. It
includes details of their monthly expenditures such as their household expenditures,
living/personal expenditures, transportation expenditures, children and dependents
expenditures and government taxes paid for the month.

The study also included questions in relation to their spending and saving
practices and the details of their borrowings.
SCOPE DELIMITATION
The study focuses on the financial The study only covered the financial
lifestyle management of employees at lifestyle management of employees at
Central Luzon College of Science and Central Luzon College of Science and
Technology, Olongapo City for the Technology, Olongapo City.
period covering February 18 to March The study only covered a specific
11, 2013. period of time, from February 18 to
The study investigated the financial March 11, 2013.
data of the employees’ family which The study focused only on the financial
include monthly salary and income, data of the employees’ family,
assets, capital assets, and liabilities. excluding other aspects of their lives.
The study covers the details of the The study did not cover the financial
employees' monthly expenditures, data of other individuals or households
such as household expenditures, outside of the employees at Central
living/personal expenditures, Luzon College of Science and
transportation expenditures, children
and dependents expenditures, and Technology, Olongapo City.
government taxes paid for the month.
The study included questions about
their spending and saving practices and
the details of their borrowings.

Practice Task 3

Directions: The following are possible titles of studies. Write Scope and
Delimitation appropriate for each. Be guided by the rubric on Part IV.

1. Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade 10 Students

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 Scope: This study will look at how well grade 10 students understand
what they read. We will study students in one or a few schools in a
specific area. We will look at how they read, what they know, and what
helps them learn. We will use surveys, interviews, and tests to find out.

Delimitation: This study will only look at grade 10 students in a few

schools in a certain area. We will only study how well they understand
what they read, not how well they write or speak. We won't look at how
their family or culture affects their reading. We won't compare their
reading to other ages or grades.
2. Factors Considered by Students in Choosing a College Course
Scope:
This study will look at the things that students consider when choosing
what college course to take. We will talk to students who are studying at
colleges in [insert location] to find out what factors they think are
important. We will ask them questions about what they're interested in,
what they want to do in the future, what their family thinks, and how much
money they have. We will use different methods to gather information,
like surveys and interviews.

Delimitation:
This study will only talk to students who are studying at colleges in a
specific school. This means that what we find out may not apply to
students in other places. We will only look at undergraduate courses, not
postgraduate or vocational courses. The information we get will come
from the students themselves, which means it might not always be
completely accurate. Even with these limitations, we hope that this study
will help colleges and policymakers to understand what students are
thinking about when they choose their courses.

ASSESSMENT

1. Directions: Given the title of your study, identify the scope and the delimitation.

Title of the study:”Beyond the Classroom:Exploring the Economic Realities of

Pilipino Teachers”

Scope:

a. The study will focus on the economic realities of Pilipino

teachers beyond the classroom setting.

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 b. The study will cover Pilipino teachers from different
educational levels (e.g., elementary, high school, college).

c. The study will gather data from Pilipino teachers who are
currently employed in the Philippines.

d. The study will explore the economic challenges that

Pilipino teachers face, such as low salaries, inadequate
benefits, and limited opportunities for career advancement.

e. The study will also examine the coping strategies that

Pilipino teachers use to manage their economic realities,
such as taking on additional jobs or seeking financial
assistance.

Delimitations:

a. The study will not cover the classroom experiences of

Pilipino teachers, such as teaching methods, curriculum
development, or classroom management.

b. The study will not compare the economic realities of

Pilipino teachers to those of teachers from other countries.

c. The study will not cover the experiences of Pilipino

teachers who are no longer employed in the Philippines.

d. The study will not explore the economic realities of other

education-related professionals, such as school
administrators or support staff.

e. The study will not provide policy recommendations or

propose solutions to address the economic challenges
faced by Pilipino teachers.

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2. Directions: Write the Scope and Delimitation of your study. Be guided by the
rubric in Part IV.
Scope:
The study will look at how Pilipino teachers deal with money problems outside of their
classroom job. It will talk to Pilipino teachers from different levels (elementary, high
school, and college) who work in the Philippines now. The study will see how Pilipino
teachers cope with low pay, few benefits, and no career chances.

Delimitations:
The study will not talk about how Pilipino teachers teach their classes or manage
their students. It will not compare Pilipino teachers' money issues to other countries.
IV. RUBRIC
The study won't interviewFOR SCORING
Pilipino teachers who don't work in the Philippines
anymore. The study won't talk about other school staff or people who work in
education. Finally, the study won't give any suggestions or plans to help Pilipino
teachers with their money problems.

Indicators 3 2 1
Clarity Scope and Some parts are not Scope and
Delimitation is clear. clear or not explained Delimitation is
well. vague.
Technicality Technical writing is Technical writing is Technical writing
followed all followed in most is followed, but in
throughout. parts. few parts only.
Grammar No grammatical 1-3 grammatical 4 or more
errors were found. errors were found. grammatical
errors were
found.

Scope and delimitation are important things to think about when doing research.
They help you know what you want to study and what you don’t want to study. The
scope is like the goals for your research, and the delimitation is like the limits or
boundaries. Knowing these things can help you stay focused and not waste time
studying things that are not important. It can be hard to figure out the scope and
delimitation, but it is worth it because it helps make your research better.

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Bongon, J.A. (2020). Practical Research 1 Quarter 1 Module 12: Scope and
Delimitation of Research.

Prepared by:

JULIE ANN B. BONGON

Teacher II, Tabaco National High School

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