CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGIST
This research was conducted in order to determine whether Non-Sense Mobile
Application questionnaire play a significant role in the recruitment and appraisal of the
students. The advantages and disadvantages as well as the reliability of this instrument
were also part of the objectives. In order to answer these research goals, the researcher
opted to obtain the view of students in line with this topic. Specifically, a total of 100
respondents from City of Malabon University were randomly selected to make up the
sample. Participants answered a survey questionnaire structure in Likers format. Data
gathered from this research instrument were then computed for interpretation. Along
with primary data, the researcher also made use of secondary resources in the form of
published articles and literatures to support the survey results.

3.1

Method of Research

The descriptive method of research was used for this study. To define the
descriptive type of research, Creswell (1994) stated that the descriptive method of
research is to gather information about the present existing condition. The emphasis is
on describing rather than on judging or interpreting. The aim of descriptive research is
to verify formulated hypotheses that refer to the present situation in order to elucidate it.
The descriptive approach is quick and practical in terms of the financial aspect.
Moreover, this method allows a flexible approach, thus, when important new issues and
questions arise during the duration of the study, further investigation may be conducted.
Descriptive research on the other hand is a type of research that is mainly
concerned with describing the nature or condition and the degree in detail of the present
situation. This method is used to describe the nature of a situation, as it exists at the
time of the study and to explore the cause/s of particular a phenomenon. The aim of
descriptive research is to obtain an accurate. With this research type, it is essential that
the researcher already has a clear view or picture of the phenomena being investigated
before the data collection procedure is carried out. The researcher used this kind of
research to obtain first hand data from the respondents so as to formulate rational and
sound conclusions and recommendations for the study. The descriptive approach is
quick and practical in terms of aspect.
In this study, the descriptive research method was employed so as to identify the
role and significance of using Non-Sense Mobile Application questionnaire in recruiting
and selecting students during the time of research. The researcher opted to use this
research method considering the objective to obtain first hand data from the
respondents. The descriptive method is advantageous for the researcher due to its
flexibility; this method can use either qualitative or quantitative data or both, giving the
researcher greater options in selecting the instrument for data-gathering. The aim of the

research is to determine the role of Non-Sense Mobile Application questionnaire in

mobile application processes as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using
testing in the recruitment and appraisal of students; the descriptive method is then
appropriate for this research since this method is used for gathering prevailing
conditions.
The research is using human RESOURCE students as respondents from City of
Malabon University in order to gather relevant data; the descriptive method is then
appropriate as this can allow the identification of the similarities and differences of the
respondents answers. For this research, two types of data were gathered. These
included the primary and secondary data types. The primary data were derived form the
answers the participants gave during the survey process. The secondary data on the
other hand, were obtained from published documents and literatures that were relevant
to Mobile Application questionnaire. With the use of the survey questionnaire and
published literatures, this study took on the combined quantitative and qualitative
approach of research. By means of employing this combined approach, the researcher
was able to obtain the advantages of both quantitative and qualitative approaches and
overcome their limitations.
Quantitative data collection methods are centered on the quantification of relationships
between variables. Quantitative data-gathering instruments establish relationship
between measured variables. When these methods are used, the researcher is usually
detached from the study and the final output is context free. Measurement, numerical
data and statistics are the main substance of quantitative instruments. With these
instruments, an explicit description of data collection and analysis of procedures are
necessary. An approach that is primarily deductive reasoning, it prefers the least
complicated explanation and gives a statement of statistical probability. The quantitative
approach is more on the detailed description of a phenomenon. It basically gives a
generalization of the gathered data with tentative synthesized interpretations.
Quantitative approach is useful as it helps the researcher to prevent bias in gathering
and presenting research data. Quantitative data collection procedures create
epistemological postulations that reality is objective and unitary, which can only be
realized by means of transcending individual perspective. This phenomenon in turn
should be discussed or explained by means of data analysis gathered through objective
forms of measurement. The quantitative data gathering methods are useful especially
when a study needs to measure the cause and effect relationships evident between preselected and discrete variables. The purpose of the quantitative approach is to avoid
subjectivity by means of collecting and exploring information which describes the
experience being studied.
Quantitative methods establish very specific research problem and terms. The
controlled observations, mass surveys, laboratory experiments and other means of
research manipulation in qualitative method makes gathered data more reliable. In other
words, subjectivity of judgment, which is not needed in a thesis discussion, can be
avoided through quantitative methods. Thus, conclusions, discussion and

experimentation involved in the process are more objective. Variables, both dependent
and independent, that are needed in the study are clearly and precisely specified in a
quantitative study. In addition, quantitative method enables longitudinal measures of
subsequent performance of the respondents. Fryer (1991) noted that qualitative
researchers aim to decode, describe, analyze and interpret accurately the meaning of a
certain phenomena happening in their customary social contexts. The focus of the
researchers utilizing the framework of the interpretative paradigm is on the investigation
of authenticity, complexity, and contextualization mutual subjectivity of the researcher
and the respondent as well as the reduction of illusion.
3.2

Population, Sample Size and Sampling Techniques

In order to determine whether Non-Sense Mobile Application questionnaire does

play an important role in conducting human resource processes, a total of population is
2000 only for the students that was study in City of Malabon University and we need to
have a sample size of 100 respondents.. To achieve pertinent information, certain
inclusion criteria were imposed. This questionnaire ensured that the participants
understand the nature of Non-sense mobile application questionnaire and its use for
students, making the survey items easy for them to accomplish. The respondents were
selected from City of Malabon University. The researcher did not consider choosing
student that are actually enter in our exhibit room.
Simple random sampling was done for the sample selection. This sampling method is
conducted where each member of a population has an equal opportunity to become
part of the sample. As all members of the population have an equal chance of becoming
a research participant, this is said to be the most efficient sampling procedure. In order
to conduct this sampling strategy, the researcher defined the population first, listed
down all the participants population and then selected members to make the sample.
For this procedure, the quota sampling technique was employed for the method of data
collection because we only need 100 participants, so we just give exact 100 survey
questionnaire to the CMU students (Respondents). After completing the survey the
responses will be tallied, computed, analysed and recorded.
3.3

Description of Respondents

The respondents of the study included 100 students who answered the
questionnaire containing a set of random ordered questions. They are the students of
City of Malabon University who are involved with the process of a mobile application
consisting of freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior from the different department, we
will assume that the age of our respondent is 15 20 up.
3.4

Research Instrument

Instrumentation

Questionnaires
A questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a series of
questions and other prompts for the purpose of gathering information from
respondents. Although they are often designed for statistical analysis of the
responses, this is not always the case. The questionnaire was invented by Sir
Francis Galton.[citation needed]
Questionnaires have advantages over some other types of surveys in that
they are cheap, do not require as much effort from the questioner as verbal or
telephone surveys, and often have standardized answers that make it simple to
compile data. However, such standardized answers may frustrate users.
Questionnaires are also sharply limited by the fact that respondents must be able
to read the questions and respond to them. Thus, for some demographic groups
conducting a survey by questionnaire may not be concrete.
Documentation
Other related books thesis were collected and reviewed as a reference.
Past dissertations and thesis were also be used to provide source of information
that was relevant to the study.
Survey forms
An optional set of form commands supports the creation of generalized
forms for presenting surveys to users. When a survey form is submitted, it
automatically sends mail to your survey manager containing the user's form
entries.
The proponents provided survey forms and answered by selected
respondent to examine their view and opinions about the current system.
Through this, the proponents were able to know the problems encountered by
the students in City of Malabon University.
3.5

Data Gathering Procedures

After gathering all the completed questionnaires from the respondents, total
responses for each item were obtained and tabulated. In order to use the Likertscale for interpretation, weighted mean to represent each question was computed.
Weighted mean is the average wherein every quantity to be averages has a
corresponding weight. These weights represent the significance of each quantity to
the average. To compute for the weighted mean, each value must be multiplied by
its weight. Products should then be added to obtain the total value. The total weight
should also be computed by adding all the weights. The total value is then divided
by the total weight. Statistically, the weighted mean is calculated using the
following formula:

The weighted mean was use, as a statistical tool to obtain accurate results from
selected respondents. The use of this instrument is to determine the magnitude of the
responses of the respondents to evaluate the results. The other tools that they used
were frequency and percentage methods. These are the two statistical tools used for
the analysis and interpretation of the collected data.
Population = 2000
Sample Size = 100
Margin of Errors = 10%
n= N
1+Ne

Where:
n = sample size (smaller group)
N= population (bigger group)
E=margin of error

Percentage Methods
This method was indicated to present the frequency and to determine the relative
distribution of the respondents.
The formula of percentage is:

%=f/nx

Weighted Mean Formula:

Where:
%
f
n

=Percentage
= Response Distribution
= Total number of respondents

Where:
= Mean Value
= Sum of
= Total number of

The proponents use Scale in order to rate the performance of the proposed system in
each criteria.
Table 1.1 Verbal interpretations Scale
Verbal Interpretation

Weight

Range

Impressive

4.01 5.00

Satisfied

3.01 4.00

Fair

2.01 3.00

Progressive

1.01 2.00

Not Satisfied

0.01 1.00

3.6

Statistical Treatment of Data

The proponents selected one hundred (100) respondents to participate in
evaluating the existing question. During the interview conducted, the respondents were
asked to cite problems encountered using the existing system, all the data gathered are
seen in the following tables.
Table 1.2 Percentage Distribution of the Student who evaluated the Mobile
application.
A DESIGN
Respondent

Percentage

59

29

59%

29%

9%

2%

1%

User Friendly
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

83%

User Friendly

12%

4%

1%

0%
1

It shows that 83% of the respondents have no problem when it comes to access of
our mobile application, while 12% have a difficulty in giving the ease of access of this
application, and 0% that the respondents will not agree in terms of friendliness.

A. Design
1. User Friendly
Rate
5
4
3
2
1

CB
4.01 5.00
3.01 4.00
2.01 3.00
1.01 2.00
0.01 1.00

F
83
12
4
1
0

X
4.51
3.51
2.51
1.51
0.51

FX
374.33
42.12
10.04
1.51
0
fx = 428

As presented in this table got the mean of 4.28. Therefore, the one hundred
(100) respondents evaluated the proposed system as Excellent.

G.U.I (The interface should be

simple and intuitive, with design
76
elements not interfering with the
%
data on a potentially small screen)

19
%

5%

0%

0%

100
%

G.U.I
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

76%

G.U.I
19%
5%

0%
2

0%
1

It shows that 76% of the respondents have no problem when it comes to interface
must be simple and intuitive, and no problem with the design elements not interfering
with the data on a potentially small screen of our mobile application, while 19% have a
difficulty in giving the interface of this application, followed by 5% of respondent, and 0%
that the respondents will not agree in terms of interfering with the data.
1 GUI
Rate
5
4
3
2
1

CB
4.01 5.00
3.01 4.00
2.01 3.00
1.01 2.00
0.01 1.00

F
76
19
5
0
0

X
4.51
3.51
2.51
1.51
0.51

FX
342.76
66.69
12.55
1.51
0
fx = 423.51

As presented in this table got the mean of 4.24. Therefore, the one hundred
(100) respondents evaluated the proposed system as Excellent.
3 Interaction (with the interface
engaged directly with the content
and task at hand, keeping
cognitive burden to a minimum.)

72
%

23
%

3%

2%

0%

100
%

Interaction
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

72%

Interaction
23%
3%
5

0%
2

0%
1

It shows that 72% of the respondents have no problem for interaction and must be
simple engaged directly with the content and task while 23% of respondent have a
normal average for giving the interaction between the user and the system, followed by
3% and 0% of respondent, by the total of 100%.
4 Interaction
Rate
5
4
3
2
1

CB
4.01 5.00
3.01 4.00
2.01 3.00
1.01 2.00
0.01 1.00

F
72
23
3
0
0

X
4.51
3.51
2.51
1.51
0.51

FX
324.72
80.73
7.53
0
0
fx = 412.98

As presented in this table got the mean of 4.13. Therefore, the one hundred
(100) respondents evaluated the proposed system as Excellent.
5 Layout (incorporates typographic
elements that communicate
meaning and are consistent
across screens.)

79
%

16
%

3%

2%

0%

100
%

Layout
79%
80%
70%
60%
Layout

50%
40%
30%

16%

20%
10%

3%

2%

0%
5

0%
1

It shows that 79% of the respondents have no problem when it comes to Layout of
our mobile application, and 16% have good giving the interface of this application,
followed by 3% and 2%of respondent, and 0% that the respondents will not be an
optimist in terms of layout.
5. Layout
Rate
5
4
3
2
1

CB
4.01 5.00
3.01 4.00
2.01 3.00
1.01 2.00
0.01 1.00

F
79
16
3
2
0

X
4.51
3.51
2.51
1.51
0.51

FX
356.29
56.16
7.53
3.02
0
fx = 423

As presented in this table got the mean of 4.23. Therefore, the one hundred (100)
respondents evaluated the proposed system as Excellent.

B. FUNCTIONALITY
1 Usability (the effectiveness,
efficiency and satisfaction with
which specific user can achieve a
specific set of task in a particular
environment.)

82
%

15
%

2%

1%

0%

100
%

Usability
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

82%

Usability

15%

2%

1%

0%
1

It shows that 82% of the respondents have no problem in usability of our mobile
application, while 15% said it is difficult in giving the task in particular environment,
followed by 2% and 1% of respondent will not agree in terms of usability.
B. Functionality
1. Usability
Rate
5
4
3
2
1

CB
4.01 5.00
3.01 4.00
2.01 3.00
1.01 2.00
0.01 1.00

F
82
15
2
1
0

X
4.51
3.51
2.51
1.51
0.51

FX
369.82
52.65
5.02
1.51
0
fx = 429

As presented in this table got the mean of 4.29. Therefore, the one hundred
(100) respondents evaluated the proposed system as Excellent.

2 Efficiency (is generally the speed

which users can complete their
tasks)

71
%

24
%

4%

1%

0%

100
%

Efficiency
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

71%

Efficiency
24%

4%

1%

0%
1

It shows that 71% of the respondents have no problem in efficiency of our mobile
application, while 24% said it is it difficult in giving the speed which is user complete the
task, followed by 4% and 1% of respondent will not agree in terms of efficiency.
2. Efficiency
Rate
5
4
3
2
1

CB
4.01 5.00
3.01 4.00
2.01 3.00
1.01 2.00
0.01 1.00

F
71
24
4
1
0

X
4.51
3.51
2.51
1.51
0.51

FX
320.21
84.24
10.04
1.51
0
fx = 416

As presented in this table got the mean of 4.16. Therefore, the one hundred
(100) respondents evaluated the proposed system as Excellent.
3 Effectiveness (The degree to
which the mobile app serves the
target audience.)

76
%

20
%

3%

1%

0%

100
%

Effectiveness
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

76%

Effectiveness
20%

3%

1%

0%
1

It shows that 76% of the respondents have no problem in effectiveness of our

mobile application, while 20% said it is it difficult in giving the degree which the
audience serves the app, followed by 3% and 1% of respondent will not agree in terms
of effectiveness.
3. Effectiveness
Rate
CB
5
4.01 5.00
4
3.01 4.00
3
2.01 3.00
2
1.01 2.00
1
0.01 1.00

F
76
20
3
1
0

X
4.51
3.51
2.51
1.51
0.51

FX
342.76
70.2
7.53
1.51
0
fx = 422

As presented in this table got the mean of 4.22. Therefore, the one hundred
(100) respondents evaluated the proposed system as Excellent.

Table 4.11 Employees Over all mean of LAN Based Document Tracking System
Using Barcode Scanner with Notification for Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth PRO NCR)

Statement
I. FUNCTIONALITY
A. SECURITY

Weighted
Mean

Verbal
Interpretation

4.44

Very Good

B. SUITABILITY
II. EFFICIENCY
A. TIME BEHAVIOR
III. USER-FRIENDLINESS
A. UNDERSTANDABILITY
B. LEARNABILITY
Total mean

4.57

Excellent

4.69

Excellent

4.61
4.52
4.57

Excellent
Excellent
Excellent

Table 4.11 shows the overall result of the evaluation of the system according to
the employees. The results show that the proposed system meet the needs of the
employees in order to interact and work properly using the system having a total mean
of 4.57 and a verbal interpretation of Excellent.