CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the method, design and procedures that the researchers

used in gathering and collecting data for the present study. Including in are the source of

data, research design, respondents of the study, data gathering procedure, sampling

method and statistical treatment.

Research Design

Descriptive quantitative method will be use in the study because it focus on the

benefits of having NCII of senior high school students and their contribution in the food

industry. This method will help the researchers to develop practical ways to benefit the

students of Senior High School, TVL –Cookery strand. A case study using questionnaires

will utilize in gathering the data and information in determining the factors.

This study will employ structured validated survey questionnaires among the

respondents eliciting information such as demographics, academic performance, and

other influencing factors affecting their preferences and benefits in choosing Cookery.

Respondents of the Study

The researchers will use random sampling in the selection of the respondents. The

proponent selected the Cookery 12 A and B of Oro Site High School, as the respondents

of the study. The selected respondents are the National Certificate Level II (NC II) passer,

who graduated of batch year 2017-2018.

Sources of Data

Data collection will be use through secondary and primary sources. Primary data

sources included the key informants for each study answering the questionnaires to be

provide. Secondary data sources will cover mainly the government publication or

documents and annual reports. Secondary data will cover different sources and provide

essential preparation for the survey questionnaire. They will also support in exploring the

particular response of the respondents during survey.

The key informants: The key informants of the study will be the senior high school

graduates taking Food Industry batch 2017-2018. The researchers will observe the

informants and they will be interviewing them during the process. They will supply the bulk

of data that the researchers will obtain through inquiries. They will provide information

regarding the learning process, coping mechanisms, the struggles, and the process

through having the National Certificate II in Food Industry.

Documents: Documents like psychology books, surfing in the internet and several

of undergraduate theses about the Benefits of National Certificate II will be used for

gathering data. It will also use as a guide and basis of this study.

Respondents: The respondents of this research are the senior high school

students of Oro Site High School.

Instruments to be Used

The surveyed questionnaires will base to know benefits of having a National

Certificate II. The questionnaire is in a form of a checklist. The checklist will be based on

the experiences of the students while taking their Work Immersion.

 Department of Education

ORO SITE HIGH SCHOOL

Oro Site, Legazpi City

S.Y. 2018-2019

Dear Respondents,

Greetings from Oro Site High School!

Because of your academic success at Oro Site High School, you have been selected as

a potential candidate in a research project. Presently, we are conducting a research

entitled “The Benefits of having a National Certificate 2 of Senior High School Students in

Food Industry” in partial requirement in TVL track.

In connection with this, we would like to ask help to provide the necessary data for our

study. This survey will be used to gather your opinion of the effect of the TVL strand that

you took while at Oro Site High School.

If you agree to participate in this research, please continue with the survey. Rest assured

that your confidentiality would matter most. We wish you continued success as you pursue

your life goals. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Researchers
Name (optional): Age:
Gender:

Family Income:

Part I:

Please read each statement

and indicate the extent to

1. Strongly

2. Somewhat

3. Neither Agree

4. Somewhat

5. Strongly
which you agree or disagree

Disagree

Disagree

nor Disagree

Agree

Agree
with 5 being strongly agree
and 1 being strongly
disagree. Circle your
responses.

◙ ◙ ◙ ◙ ◙

1 The benefits of National

Certificate II in Food 1 2 3 4 5
Industry is useful

2 I obtained valuable skills

while taking Food Industry 1 2 3 4 5
NCII.

3 I obtained valuable life skills

(i.e. teamwork, punctuality,
1 2 3 4 5
quality of work, etc.) in Food
Industry NCII.

4 My present college course

is related to the same Food
Industry core classes I took 1 2 3 4 5
at Oro Site High School like
HRM, HM etc.

5 My job relates to the same

Food Industry core classes I
took at Oro Site High School
like food and beverage 1 2 3 4 5
supervisor, food service
managers, chief steward
etc.
 6 The Food Industry core
classes had a positive effect
1 2 3 4 5
on my attendance at Oro
Site High School.

7 The Food Industry core

classes kept me motivated 1 2 3 4 5
to stay in school.

8 The Food Industry core

classes contributed to my
ultimate academic 5
1 2 3 4
achievement at Oro Site
High School—graduation.

9 It is my recommendation
that all students take Food
1 2 3 4 5
Industry core classes while
in high school.

10. In your opinion, what are the Benefits of having a National Certificate 2 in Food

Industry? Please put a check.

Improving skills having a good experience

Getting a job gaining knowledge

Others (Please specify: )

11. Do we need to have a National Certificate II in Food Industry to get a better job?

Yes No

Please cite your reason:

12. What do you think is the importance of National Certificate II? Please check.

Career Opportunities
 Trains students about food industry

Develop students skills

Others (Please specify: )

Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers utilized the following steps and procedures in gathering data

needed in the study. First, the researcher will seek for the approval of the subject adviser

to conduct the survey. Next, the researchers will formulate a survey questionnaire that is

going to use in gathering information from the respondents. Then, the researchers will

distribute the questionnaires to the respondents. After gathering all the information needed

in the study, the researchers will organize, analyze and interpret the data to be gather

from the respondents.

Validation of Instrument

For a proper way to start the data gathering. The researchers have sent a letter to

the office of the principal to ask approval from the principal to conduct a data gathering.

Noted by the thesis adviser and recommended by the thesis mentor.

A survey will be conduct to the selected students from the grade 12 TVL –Cookery

strand. Once the conduct of survey is being approve by the principal and the adviser, the

researchers will have to pre-test the survey tool to volunteers who would qualify to the

sampling criteria afterwards; they will ask to answer the survey questionnaire. The

responses of the volunteers will provide evidence on the reliability of the survey

instruments through evaluating their comments pertaining to the tool. Once the research

instrument is find reliable, it is time to conduct the survey. The survey will be conducted

during free time.

STATISTICAL TREATMENT

To be able to analyze and interpret the data that will be gathered, the percentage

formula was used the percentage distribution of the survey questionnaire.

The formula in computing for the percentage of the gathered data was:

P= f/n x 100

Where:

P= Percentage

F= Frequency

N= Total number of Respondents

100= Constant