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DEFINITION OF TERMS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Research | A systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to answer a question, solve a problem, or generate new knowledge. |
| Research Problem | The main issue, concern, or gap that the study aims to address. |
| Background of the Study | The section that explains the context, situation, and reason why the study is needed |
| Research Objectives | The specific goals that the study intends to accomplish |
| Research Questions | Specific questions that guide what the study will answer. |
| Hypothesis | A tentative prediction about the relationship between variables, usually tested statistically. Training effectiveness has a significant effect on skills development. |
| Significance of the Study | The section that explains the value, contribution, or usefulness of the study to stakeholders. |
| Scope and Delimitation | The boundaries of the study, including participants, place, period, topic, and variables covered. |
| Limitation of the Study | Weaknesses or constraints that may affect the study but are beyond the researcher’s control. |
| Independent Variable | The variable believed to influence or cause changes in another variable. |
| Mediating Variable | A variable that explains how or why an independent variable affects a dependent variable. |
| Moderating Variable | A variable that changes the strength or direction of the relationship between two variables. |
| Population | The entire group of people, objects, or cases that the study is interested in. |
| Sample | A smaller group selected from the population to represent it. |
| Sampling | The process of selecting respondents or participants for the study. |
| Random Sampling | A probability sampling method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected. |
| Purposive Sampling | A non-probability sampling method where participants are chosen based on specific criteria. |
| Respondents | Individuals who answer a survey or questionnaire. |
| Informants | Individuals who provide information, usually through interviews in qualitative research. |
| Research Instrument | A tool used to gather data for the study. |
| Questionnaire | A written set of questions used to gather information from respondents. |
| Interview | A data-gathering method where the researcher asks questions directly to participants. |
| Observation | A method of gathering data by watching and recording behavior, events, or situations. |
| Quantitative Data | Numerical data that can be measured and analyzed using statistics. |
| Qualitative Data | Non-numerical data such as words, opinions, stories, descriptions, or experiences. |
| Quantitative Research | Research that uses numerical data and statistical analysis. |
| Qualitative Research | Research that focuses on meanings, experiences, perceptions, and detailed descriptions. |
| Mixed Methods Research | Research that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches in one study. |
| Validity | The extent to which an instrument measures what it is supposed to measure. |
| Reliability | The consistency of an instrument in producing stable and similar results. |
| Data Collection | The process of gathering information needed for the study. |
| Data Analysis | The process of organizing, examining, and interpreting data. |
| Primary Data | Data gathered directly by the researcher from original sources. |
| Secondary Data | Data obtained from existing sources created by others. |
| Review of Related Literature | A summary, synthesis, and evaluation of existing studies and sources related to the topic. |
| Research Methodology | The part of the paper that explains the design, respondents, instrument, procedures, and data analysis. |
| Research Ethics | Moral principles followed in conducting research, including consent, privacy, honesty, and confidentiality. |
| References | A list of sources cited in the research paper using the required citation style. |
| Research Design | The overall plan or strategy used to answer the research questions. |
| Operational Definition | The meaning of a term based on how it is specifically used or measured in the study. |
| Conceptual Definition | The general or dictionary-based meaning of a term. |
| Theory | A set of related concepts or principles that explains a phenomenon. |
| Conceptual Framework | A visual or written model showing the expected relationship among variables. |
| Theoretical Framework | The foundation of the study based on established theories. |
| Discussion | The section where findings are interpreted, explained, and connected to previous studies. |
| Conclusion | The section that summarizes the major findings based on the results. |
| Recommendations | Suggested actions based on the findings and conclusions. |
| Citation | A brief acknowledgment within the text that gives credit to the source of information. |
| Dependent Variable | The outcome variable that is affected or measured in the study. |
| Variable | A characteristic, concept, or factor that can vary or change in a study. |
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