6. Q3_M2-Lesson 6- Scope and Limitations of the Study

Lesson 6-
Scope and Limitations of the Study

By Edgar Monte

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you’ve learned on how to create a statement of the problem that is essential in making a research project. Moreover, a good research problem should address an existing gap in knowledge in the field and lead to further research.

What is It

As mentioned in other topics, to broad topics will lead the research nowhere.

The scope and delimitation of the study set borders and limitations of the problem inquiry and narrow down the scope of the inquiry.

The purpose of the delimitation of the study is to delimit by geographic location, age, sex, population traits, population size, or other similar aspects. Delimitation makes study more manageable and feasible. Part of it sets the constraints or weaknesses of a study which are beyond the control of the researcher.

Examples of Delimitation of Research

➢ This study covers only those families in Barangay San Jose, Pasig City,

benefited by the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.

➢ This study includes only those English freshman classes that use both

Blended Learning and standard ways of Language teaching.

Open Ended

What’s More

Writing Exercise: On the Scope and Limitation of the Study

Directions: Go back in the sample given. On the topic that you’ve chosen, write a

specific statement showing the Scope and Limitation of your study.