PR1

• Which section of Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the study’s topic and purpose?  

  Rationale 
• What should the Conceptual Framework be anchored on?

  Theoretical framework 
• In Chapter 1, which section should depict a diagrammatic representation of the conceptual framework?

  Conceptual Framework 
• What is the purpose of stating the problem both in general and specific terms?

  To reiterate the title of the study 
• How should hypotheses be stated in Chapter 1?

  In the null or alternative form 
• Which section of Chapter 1 discusses the possible contributions of the study to existing knowledge?  Rationale 

  Significance of the Study 
• What should be included in the Scope and Limitation section of Chapter 1?

  Boundaries or coverage of the study
• In Chapter 1, which section defines important terms used in the study?

    Definition of Terms 
• How should terms be arranged in the Definition of Terms section?


  Alphabetically
• What should acronyms be treated in the Definition of Terms section?

  Spelled out fully
• Which section of Chapter 1 discusses the historical context of the problem being studied?

  Rationale
• What is the purpose of the Theoretical Background section in Chapter 1?

    To introduce different theories related to the study 
• Which section of Chapter 1 should be consistent and related to the Conceptual Framework?

    Conceptual Framework 
• What should the general statement of the problem in Chapter 1 typically be?

    A reiteration of the title of the study 
• In Chapter 1, what should the researcher explain in the Significance of the Study section?

    The rationale, timeliness, and/or relevance of the study 
• Which section of Chapter 1 should present a paradigm showing a diagrammatic representation of the conceptual framework?

    Conceptual Framework 
• What is the purpose of the Scope and Limitation section in Chapter 1?

    To identify the boundaries or coverage of the study 
• In Chapter 1, what should the researcher define in the Definition of Terms section?

    Terms with special or unique meanings in the study 
• How should acronyms be treated in the Definition of Terms section?

    Spelled out fully, especially if not commonly known 
• Which section of Chapter 1 should discuss the rationale, timeliness, and relevance of the study?

    Significance of the Study 
• parts of chapter 1

  rationale, theoretical background, conceptual framework, statement of the problem,hypothesis, significance of the study , scope and limitations, definition of terms
• Rationale

  It should show the existence of an unsatisfactory condition, a felt problem that needs a solution.  That is, the reason or reasons why it is necessary to conduct the study must be discussed.
• RATIONALE


  It should be linked to the statement of the problem
• RATIONALE


  This section should discuss the historical background of the problem
• This section should present the different theories, models, paradigms, perspectives related to the variables, problem statement and hypothesis of the present study

  Theoretical Background
• The conceptual framework should be anchored on the theoretical framework.  That is, the conceptual and theoretical frameworks should be consistent and related
• Statement of the Problem

  The problem should be stated both in general and in specific terms. 
• Hypothesis(es) 


  They should be formulated from the specific questions upon which they are based
• The candidate should point out the possible contribution(s) of the study to the fund of knowledge.

  SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• INPUT(the variables that causes the problem, phenomenon, or

  transformation)
• PROCESS(the method by which the variables are collected and synthesized)
• OUTPUT(the problem, phenomenon, or transformation; the outcome ofthe variables)