Scope and Limitations

• Scope

  • Defines where and when the study was conducted and includes who the subjects are
• Limitations

  • Identified extraneous variables which may affect the result adversely but over which the researcher has no control
• What is the purpose of the study as stated in the guidelines?

  The study aims to...
• What does the coverage section of the study describe?

  The subject matter and topics studied and discussed.
• What is primarily focused on in this study according to the coverage section?


  This study is primarily focused on...
• What does the locale of the study refer to?

  Where the data were gathered or the entity to which the data belong.
• What information is provided about the participants and variables in the study?

  Specified participants and variables; population or universe; respondents can be selected.
• What does the participants section of the study include?

  Participants of this study includes...
• What are the variables in the study described as?

  The variables in this study are...
• What does the time frame section of the study indicate?


  The estimated time range of this experiment...
• Why is the time frame important in a study?


  It helps to understand the duration and context of the research.
• What are the key components outlined in the guidelines for a study?

  • Nature: Purpose of the study
  • Coverage: Subject matter and topics
  • Locale: Where data were gathered
  • Participants/Variables: Specified participants and variables
  • Time Frame: Period of the study
• 1st paragraph (Scope)

  • subject matter
  • locale of study
  • samples/population
  • time frame/period
• 2nd paragraph (Limitations)

  • extraneous variables