Starts with a broad statement expressing the general concern of the study, asks a series of three or more questions related to the general problem, arranged in logical order, avoids asking Yes/No questions
Defines terms in the context of the research, includes Conceptual/Theoretical Definitions (based on literal definitions taken from dictionaries) and Operational Definitions (specifically indicates or presents the function or how the word or term was used in the research)
Illustrates the process undertaken by the researcher in conducting the study, the most commonly used paradigm is the System’s or the Input-Process-Output (IPO) Approach, the idea on how to implement a strategy according to the appropriateness of the idea to the respondents
States the researcher's expectations for the research work, includes Null Hypothesis (states the “ABSENCE” of relationship between the independent and dependent variable) and Alternative Hypothesis (states the “RELATIONSHIP” between the independent and dependent variable)
Scope states what the study covers and fixes its parameters, Limitations specify certain constraints in the study which are essential but which the researcher has no control of