develop research proposal

DEVELOPING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

JIMMY L. GONDAY, PhD

DEVELOPING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Objectives

1. perform literature review to identify

theoretical and methodological gaps;

2. develop a conceptual framework based

on identified research gap; and

3. frame a research questions.

WHAT IS A RESEARCH GAP?

Research gap refers to an area within a field of study
that has not been sufficiently explored or addressed
by existing research. It represents an opportunity for
further investigation and knowledge contribution
(Ervin, 2019).

While several studies have explored factors influencing
reading comprehension, far less attention has been given to
how specific executive function factors, both individually and
in

combination,

account

for

variations

in

reading

comprehension performance. Additionally, there is a need
for further investigation into potential mediators that could
explain the mechanisms through which executive function
impacts reading comprehension (Chang, 2019).

While Chang (2019) employed structural equation model (SEM)
to analyze the influence of executive function, language
comprehension, and fluency on young children's reading
comprehension,

this

approach

primarily

captures

static

relationships. To advance the understanding of these cognitive
influences, this study utilizes quadratic growth modeling. This
statistical analysis allows

the examination of how working

memory and cognitive flexibility impact reading comprehension
and provide a more comprehensive view of how these cognitive
processes

evolve

across

different

stages

of

reading

development.

Despite valuable insights from Reimold’s (2020) study,
Barriers and Facilitators to Achieving Food Security
During

the

COVID-19

Pandemic,

the

use

of

convenience sampling limits the generalizability of its
findings, particularly regarding the prevalence of food
insecurity. This study uses stratified sampling to
provide more reliable and generalizable estimates of
food insecurity across different populations.

SHAPES AND ARROWS

While Chang (2019) employed structural equation model (SEM) to analyze
the influence of executive function, language comprehension, and fluency
on young children's reading comprehension, this approach primarily
captures static relationships. To advance the understanding of these
cognitive influences, this study utilizes quadratic growth modeling. This
statistical analysis allows the examination of how working memory and
cognitive flexibility impact reading comprehension and provide a more
comprehensive view of how these cognitive processes evolve across
different

stages

of

reading

development.

RESEARCH GAP

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. What is the working memory profile of the
respondents?

2. What is the cognitive flexibility profile of the
respondents?

3. What is the reading comprehension profile of the
respondents?

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

4. Does working memory significantly influence
reading comprehension across time?

5. Does cognitive flexibility significantly influence
reading comprehension across time?

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study seeks to determine the influence of executive

function factors towards reading success. In particular, the following
questions would be answered:

1. What is the working memory profile of the respondents?
2. What is the cognitive flexibility profile of the respondents?
3. What is the reading comprehension profile of the

respondents?

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

4. Does working memory significantly influence
reading comprehension across time?

5. Does cognitive flexibility significantly influence
reading comprehension across time?

THANK YOU!!!