Scope and Delimitation

Parts of Research

Introduction

Background of the Study

Statement of the Problem

Significance of the Study

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

Theoretical Framework

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Conceptual Framework

Hypothesis/Assumptions

Definition of Terms

Research Design and Methodology

Research Design

Sources of Data/Population of Study

Data Gathering Instruments/Materials

Data Gathering Procedure

Data Processing Techniques

Chapter II

Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data

Chapter III

Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Summary

Conclusions

Recommendations

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Scope and Delimitation

Scope of the Study
Specifies the coverage of your study such as variables, population or respondents, and timeline.
Explains the parameters within which the study will be operating.
Identifies what topic the researcher intends to cover.

Delimitation
Refers to the boundaries of the research study, based on the researcher's decision of what to include and exclude.
Narrows down the scope of the study to make it more manageable and relevant.
Cites factors that are not included in the study.

Limitations vs. Delimitations

Limitations
Flaws or shortcomings that could be due to unavailability of resources, small sample size, or flawed methodology.
Examples include:
- Issues with sample and selection
- Lack of previous research studies on the topic
- Limited financial resources and/or funding constraints

Delimitations
Boundaries set by the researcher on what to include and exclude.
Examples include:
- Research objectives
- Research variables
- Target populations

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Components of Scope and Delimitation

Topic of the Study - What are the variables to be included and excluded?
Objectives or Problems to be Addressed - Why are you going to do the study?
Time Frame - When are you going to conduct this study?
Locale of the Study - Where are you going to gather your data?
Characteristics of the Respondents - Who will be your respondents?
Method and Research Instruments - How are you going to collect the data?

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Sample Study

Title: Online Mobile Games Engagement among Senior High School Students
Topic: Online Mobile Games Engagement
Objective: To determine how online mobile games engagement affects interpersonal relationships.
Time Frame: 1st Semester, School Year 2021-2022
Locale: Ilocos Sur National High School
Respondents: Senior High School students
Methodology: Descriptive-correlational method, survey questionnaire