CHAPTER 1 OF A RESEARCH PAPER

Report by: Group 1

BSIE 2-2

Sample Titles

 Cost Modeling and Design Techniques for Integrated Package Distribution Systems

 Asymptotically Optimal Schedules for Single-Server Flow Shop Problems with Setup Costs and Times

 A Class of Hybrid Methods for Revenue Management

Tradeoffs Between Customer Service and Cost in an Integrated Supply Chain Design Framework

Facility Location in Supply Chain Design  A Competitive Marketing/Operations

Model of Differentiate Product Decisions  A Joint Marketing/Operations Model of

Differentiated Product Decisions Serial Agile Production Systems with

Automation The Stochastic Location Model with Risk

Pooling

The Project Portfolio Management Problem

Push and Pull Production in Automated Agile Workforce Environments

Opportunity of Hierarchical Cross-training in Serial Production

Path Planning in an Anisotropic Medium Capacity Option Transfer Rights: Do

They Benefit Suppliers? Disaster Relief Routing: Integrating

Research and Practice

 Models for Relief Routing: Equity, Efficiency and Efficacy

Sequential Resource Allocation for Nonprofit Operations

Workforce management in periodic delivery operations

 Dynamic Spectrum Management with the Competitive Market Model

Cost-Effective Control of Chronic Viral Diseases: Finding the Optimal Level of Screening and Contact Tracing

Parts of Chapter 1 Introduction Background of the

Study Statement of the

Problem Theoretical

Framework Conceptual

Framework

Assumptions and Hypothesis

Scope and Delimitations of the Study

Limitations of the Study

Definition of Terms

Introduction

Discusses four (4) relevant ideas:TOPIC or subject matter: define and elaborate

using methods of paragraph development like classification and giving examples

IMPORTANCE of the Topic: cite the role that the topic plays in your life and the benefits you derive from it.

REASONS for Choosing the topic: emphasized what motivated you to choose the topic.

PURPOSE of the Study: discusses the objective of the study.

Background of The Study consists of statements on what led the

investigator to launch the study. may have been generated by some

empirical observations, the need to explore the problem and some other relevant conditions.

describe as clearly as possible the problem intended to be addressed and refer to the relevant literature in the field.

Background of the Study it is an overview of factors which have

led to the problem, comprise the problem and historical significance relative to the problem.

Statement of the Problem There should be a general statement of

the whole problem followed by the specific questions or sub problems into which the general problem is broken up.

Theoretical Framework This is the foundation of the research

study. These are highly related theories and principles that were established and proven by authorities

refers to the set of interrelated construct, definitions, and prepositions that presents a systematic view of phenomena

Theoretical Framework an organized body that explains what

has been done and what has been said on the topic or problem being investigated.

What must be obtained from a theory? The name/s of author/s of the theory

must be taken including the place and the time / year when he or she postulated such a principle or generalization.

the part or parts of the theory that are relevant to your study

synthesis by relating to your findings

Conceptual Framework a tentative explanation or theoretical

explanation of the phenomenon or problem and serves as the basis for the formulation research hypotheses.

consists of the investigator’s own position on a problem after his exposure to various theories that have bearing on the problem

Conceptual Framework The conceptual framework becomes the

central theme, the focus, the main thrust of the study. It serves as a guide in conducting investigation.

Paradigm. A paradigm is a diagrammatic representation of a conceptual framework. It depicts in a more vivid way what the conceptual framework wants to convey.

Conceptual Framework: Paradigm

Deductive Reasoning

: In deductive reasoning, a conclusion is reached reductively by applying general rules that hold over the entirety of a closed domain of discourse, narrowing the range under consideration until only the conclusion is left.

 a method of reasoning by which concrete applications or consequences are deducted from general principles or theorems

Assumptions and Hypothesis Historical and descriptive investigations

do not need explicit hypotheses and assumptions. Only experimental studies need expressly written assumptions and hypotheses.

Assumptions-  a belief that forms one of the bases for the research. This belief is not to be tested or supported with empirical data. Very often belief is not stated in a research proposal.

Assumptions and Hypothesis  Hypothesis is a tentative answer to a

research question, it can be derivedfrom  the observation before the research is

conducted. This is called inductive hypothesis.

from the theory. This is called deductive hypothesis.

Kinds of Hypothesis

Research hypothesis is usually developed from experience, literature or theory, or combination of these. This is the expected relationship between variables.

 Null hypothesis is the one that states NO relationship between varibales. The function is to let the research test the hypothesis statistically.

Scope and Delimitations The scope and delimitations should

include the following: A brief statement of the general purpose of

the study. The subject matter and topics studied and

discussed. The locale of the study, where the data were

gathered or the entity to which the data belong.

Scope and Delimitations

The population or universe from which the respondents were selected. This must be large enough to make generalizations significant.

The period of the study. This is the time, either months or years, during which the data were gathered.

Limitations of the Study include the weaknesses of the study

beyond the control of the researcher. The weaknesses spring out of the

inaccuracies of the perceptions of the respondents.

Variables

 is the operationalized way in which the attribute is represented for further data processing.

Values of each variable statistically "vary" (or are distributed) across the variable's domain

 Basically, a variable is any factor that can be controlled, changed, or measured in an experiment. 

Types of Variables

The independent variable is the one condition that you change in an experiment.

The dependent variable is the variable that you measure or observe. It is the factor that is dependent on the state of the independent variable.

Types of Variables

A controlled variable or constant variable is a variable that does not change during an experiment.

Extraneous variables are "extra" variables that may influence the outcome of an experiment, but aren't taken into account during measurement.

Significance of the Study The rationale, timeliness and/or

relevance of the study. The rationale, timeliness and/or relevance of the study to existing conditions must be explained or discussed.

Possible solutions to existing problems or improvement to unsatisfactory conditions.

Significance of the Study Who are to be benefited and how they

are going to be benefited. It must be shown who are the individuals, groups, or communities who may be placed in a more advantageous position on account of the study.

Possible contribution to the fund of knowledge.

Significance of the Study Possible implications. It should be

discussed here that the implications include the possible causes of the problems discovered, the possible effects of the problems, and the remedial measures to solve the problems.

Definition of Terms

Only terms, words, or phrases which have special or unique meanings in the study are defined.

Terms should be defined operationally, that is how they are used in the study.

The researcher may develop his own definition from the characteristics of the term defined.

Definition of Terms

Definitions may be taken from encyclopedias, books, magazines and newspaper articles, dictionaries, and other publications but the researcher must acknowledge his sources.

Definitions should a\be brief, clear, and unequivocal as possible.

Acronyms should always be spelled out fully

Group 1 Members: Isabelle Gonzaga Alythea Grace

Supetran Eileen Cheilo

Escasa Julie Ann Norte Hannah Marie

Cambel Ericka Mendoza Luvilyn Panol

Joshua Perez Enrique Benter Jr. Angela Rose

Fernandez Jirca Czarish Huang Carlo Mortel Rhica Mae Anahaw