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Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Research Methodology
This chapter presents the methodology used in the study the
research
design,
sampling
procedure,
respondents
of
the
study,
Research Design
Since the main objective of this study is to understand how study
habits of grade eight students affect their academic performance, this study
is a quantitative type research using the descriptive method of research,
specifically,
the
descriptive
survey
instrument.
Descriptive
survey
need to adjust and change their attitudes while answering the survey.
Instead, they just need to answer the questions honestly and correctly to
ensure the validity of the information gathered.
Sampling Procedure
Purposive sampling was used in determining the respondents.
According to Oliver (2006), purposive sampling is a form of non-probability
sampling in which decisions concerning the individuals to be included in the
sample are taken by the researcher, based upon a variety of criteria which
may include specialist knowledge of the research issue, or capacity or
willingness to participate in the research. This sampling procedure was
employed for the researchers to freely chose who will be the participants of
the study. Thirty (30) 8th grade students from the main campus of New Era
University (NEU) were sampled as participants of the study.
Instrumentation
Homework
Note-taking
Time Management
Test Performance
researchers let them answer the questions without a given time to ensure
that they are not going to be pressured and will give valid and accurate
information.
2. Pie Graph was also used to present the age of the respondents.
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