AMLANG – NAGTAGAAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

G E NE R A L A C A D E M I C S T R A N D
Rosario, La Union

APPROVAL SHEET

This research study titled “Research Preparedness for Senior High School

Among Grade 10 Students of Amlang-Nagtagaan Ntional Hiigh School: Basis for

Research Enhancement Program” Prepared by Ronald Casison Munar, Rose

Hidalgo Bulan, and Krischelle Pascua Rivera in partial fulfillment of the requirements

for Practical Research II that has been examined and is hereby recommended for oral

examination.

Vener R. Apilado, T-III

Research Adviser
PANEL
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Chairman

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Members Members

Approved and passed by the panels on (month and date)

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Chairman
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Vener R. Apilado, T-III

Research Adviser

Accepted in the partial fulfilment of the requirements for Practical Research II

Rolando D. Balagot Ed.d

Principal III
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This study would not be possible without the help, contribution, inspiration, and

acknowledge provided by the people who supported and assisted in completing this

research. The researchers express heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals:

MR. VENER DAN R. APILADO, T-III, the esteemed Statistics teacher at the

Senior High School of Amlang-Nagtagaan National High School, a Maters’ Degree

graduate, and the adviser of Practical Research II, who assisted the researchers in

calculations and statistical analysis.

MR. ROLANDO D. BALAGOT, ED.D, P-III, the esteemed school principal of

Amlang-Nagtagaan National High School, the researchers express gratitude for

approving and supporting the researchers.

To the RESPONDENTS OF THIS STUDY, the researchers are grateful for their

assistance and cooperation in providing clear responses to the questionnaire.

To the PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF THE RESPONDENTS, the researchers

are grateful for their cooperation by giving their consent to the respondents to answer the

questionnaire.

To the TEACHERS, the researchers express gratitude for allowing the

researchers to distribute the questionnaire to the respondents to gather the necessary data

for this study.

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To the FAMILIES OF THE RESEARCHERS, who continue to love,

understand, and support their aspirations in life, especially their desire to complete their

study.

Above all, we are whole heartedly grateful to our LORD GOD for continuously

blessing to the researchers with good health, guidance, patience, and enthusiasm to

complete this work.

Sincerely Grateful,

RONALD C. MUNAR KRISCHELLE E. RIVERA

Researcher Researcher

ROSE H. BULAN
Researcher

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DEDICATION

The researchers dedicate this research work to our family and many friends. A

special feeling of gratitude of our loving parents who support us and who have been the

source of inspiration and moral support.

We also dedicated this research to our many fields who have supported us

throughout the process. We will always appreciate all they have done.

And lastly, we dedicate this research and special thanks to the Almighty God,

thank you for the guidance and healthy life.

-RONALD -

-ROSE -

- KRISCHELLE -

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ABSTRACT

This study focused on the research preparedness of Grade 10 students at Amlang-

Nagtagaan National High School for the academic year 2023-2024. It aimed to determine

the demographic profile of the learners, including gender, age, and their quarter grades in

Mathematics, English, and Science. Additionally, the study examined the level of

research understanding, self-efficacy, and attitude towards research. It also explored if

there is a significant difference between the demographic profile and research

preparedness of the respondents, as well as the relationship among different levels of

research preparedness.

The study involved a sample of forty (80) Grade 10 learners. Data were collected

using a structured questionnaire, and frequency counts, percentages, rankings, and

average weighted mean were used for analysis.

Findings revealed that the majority of respondents were female (55%) and aged

14 to 16 years old (95%). In terms of quarter grades, most respondents obtained grades

ranging from 80-85 in Mathematics, English, and Science.

Regarding research preparedness, respondents showed moderate familiarity with

the statement "Care and safety of all human research subjects" and strong agreement with

the statements "When facing difficult tasks, I am certain that I will accomplish them" and

"I am interested in research."

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Significant differences were found between gender and understanding of research,

while no significant differences were observed between gender and self-efficacy or

attitude towards research. Significant differences were also found between age and

understanding of research, but not between age and self-efficacy or attitude towards

research. Furthermore, significant differences were observed between Mathematics,

English, and Science grades and understanding of research.

Significant relationships were found among different levels of research

preparedness. There was a significant relationship between understanding of research and

self-efficacy, self-efficacy and attitude towards research, and attitude towards research

and understanding of research.

These findings provide insights into the research preparedness of Grade 10

students and highlight the importance of demographic factors and individual perceptions.

They can contribute to the development of strategies to enhance research skills and

attitudes among students.

Keywords: Research preparedness, research understanding, self-efficacy, attitude

towards research

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE........................................................................................................................i

APPROVAL SHEET.................................................................................................ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.........................................................................................iii

DEDICATION...........................................................................................................v

ABSTRACT...............................................................................................................v

TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................................viii

LIST OF TABLE.......................................................................................................x

LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................................xi

CHAPTER I The Problem and Its Background

Background of the Study....................................................1

Theoretical Framework ......................................................4

Conceptual Framework.......................................................5

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Statement of the Problem....................................................7

Hypothesis ..........................................................................8

Scope and Delimitation of the Study..................................8

Significance of the Study....................................................8

Definition of Terms.............................................................10

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Review of Related Literature..............................................12

CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY

Research Design..................................................................38

Sample size and Sampling Technique................................39

Locale and population of the Study....................................41

Instrumentation and Data Collection..................................41

Validity and Reliability.......................................................42

Administration of Questionnaire.........................................42

Statistical Tools...................................................................42

Categorization of Data........................................................43

Ethical Considerations........................................................44

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CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND DISCUSION

Results and Discussion.......................................................45

CHAPTER V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMENDATIOS

Summary ............................................................................82

Conclusion .........................................................................87

Recommendations ..............................................................88

Literature Cited ..................................................................90

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: Letter to the Principal.......................................................................96

APPENDIX 2: Parental Consent..............................................................................97

APPENDIX 3: Letter to the Respondents.................................................................98

APPENDIX 4: Request Letter..................................................................................99

APPENDIX 5: Request Letter..................................................................................100

APPENDIX 6: Request Letter..................................................................................101

APPENDIX 7: Request Letter..................................................................................102

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APPENDIX 8: Survey Questionnaire.......................................................................103

APPENDIX 9: Raw Data of the Respondents ..........................................................106

APPENDIX 10: Correlation Between Gender and Understanding of Research......108

APPENDIX 11: Correlation Between Gender and self-efficacy..............................110

APPENDIX 12: Correlation Between Gender and Attitude in Research.................112

APPENDIX 13: Correlation Between Age and understanding of Research............`114

APPENDIX 14: Correlation Between Age and Self-efficacy..................................116

APPENDIX 15: Correlation Between Age and Attitude in Research......................118

APPENDIX 16: Correlation Between Math and Research Understanding..............120

APPENDIX 17: Correlation Between Math and Self-efficacy.................................122

APPENDIX 18: Correlation Between Math and Attitude in Research....................124

APPENDIX 19: Correlation Between English and Research Understanding..........126

APPENDIX 20: Correlation Between English and Self-efficacy.............................128

APPENDIX 21: Correlation Between English and Attitude in Research.................130

APPENDIX 22: Correlation Between Science and Research Understanding..........132

APPENDIX 23: Correlation Between Science and Self-efficacy.............................134

APPENDIX 24: Correlation Between Science and Attitude on Research...............136

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APPENDIX 25: Correlation Between Understanding and Self-efficacy.................138

APPENDIX 26: Correlation Between Self-efficacy and Attitude............................140

APPENDIX 27: Correlation Between Attitude and Understanding..........................142

CURRICULUM VITAE

CURRICULUM VITAE: .........................................................................................144

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Distribution of Grade 10 learners of A-NNHS...........................................41

Table 2: Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Gender.....................................45

Table 3: Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Gender.....................................46

Table 4: Grade in Mathematics.................................................................................47

Table 5: Grade in English.........................................................................................49

Table 6: Grade in Science.........................................................................................50

Table 7: Level of Research Understanding...............................................................51

Table 8: Level of Self-efficacy.................................................................................56

Table 9: Level of Attitude Towards Research..........................................................59

Table 10: Gender vs. Level of Research Preparedness.............................................63

Table 11: Age vs. Level of Research Preparedness..................................................64

Table 12: Mathematics vs. Level of Research Preparedness....................................66

Table 13: English vs. Level of Research Preparedness............................................67

Table 14: Science vs. Level of Research Preparedness............................................69

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Table 15: Understanding of Research vs. Self-efficacy............................................71

Table 16: Self-efficacy vs. Attitude Towards Research...........................................71

Table 17: Attitude Towards Research vs. Understanding of Research.....................72

Table 18: General Topic in Research Enhancement Program..................................77

Table 19: Program Matrix.........................................................................................78

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Research Paradigm....................................................................................6

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