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CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methods and procedures which will be used in the study. It

includes the research design, locale of the study, participants, sampling procedure, research

instrument, data gathering procedures, and statistical treatment of data.

Research Design

The study was descriptive design to determine the effects of seating arrangement in

Grade 11 STEM – ZARA. This qualitative research determined the outcomes of seating

arrangement by using a Likert Scale. It also covered by terms such as learning, seating

arrangements, and competency, therefore, we have used different terms in searching for

materials.

This study has administered survey questionnaires in Grade 11 STEM – Zara a senior

high section in Dangcagan National High School. The purpose of the survey questionnaire was

to attain the desired objectives of the study and to find the effects of gender sensitive seating

arrangement and to examine whether the seating arrangement really affects the learning

competences.

Locale of the Study

This research was conducted in Grade 11 STEM – Zara at Dangcagan National High

School, Dangcagan, Bukidnon to resolute the effects of seating arrangement in learning

competences.
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Respondents and Sampling Procedure

The sample was selected among the Grade 11 STEM – Zara students. The researchers

used Slovin's formula to calculate and estimate the sampling size. It is computed as n = N /

(1+Ne2). Where n = no. Of samples, N = total population, e = error margin / margin of error .

The sample was represented by 10 students. The samples were selected randomly in terms of

gender because the main objectives of this research were to identify whether the seating

arrangement give an impact towards the effects of learning competences of the students.

Research Instrument

In order to explore and gather data, the researchers employed one research instrument.

It was done using survey questionnaires.

The respondents were asked to rate each item on a five-point Likert Scale ranging 1

(Strongly Disagree) and 5 (Strongly Agree). This study used questionnaire to achieve more

reliable and comprehensive picture. In this sense, questionnaire for students would be directed

to Grade 11 STEM – Zara students from Dangcagan National High School. We have only one

type of questionnaire and that was close type question.

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Statistical Treatment of the Data

The researchers accumulated a wealth of data (given 20 items with multiple parts).

The interpretation was based on the following scheme:

Table 1. Mean Interpretation

Numerical Rating Description Rating Description

5 Strongly Agree This is a rating given to the
statement where provisions
are exceedingly exercised as
always.
4 Somewhat Agree This is a rating given to the
statement where provisions
are over the average are often
exercised.
3 Agree This is a rating given to the
statement where provisions
where it is moderate level or
sometimes practiced.
2 Somewhat Disagree This is a rating given where
provisions are not often
exercised.
1 Strongly Disagree This is a rating given where
provisions are not
exceedingly exercised or
practiced.

The student responses were tallied and analyzed using the scheme above to determine

the interpretation according to the 5- point Likert Scale.