Chapter 3
Research Methodology
In this chapter, the research methodology is being discussed. This presents the research design in the
study, respondents, research environment, research instruments, data collection procedure, and the
statistical treatment.
Research Design
This research used a quantitative type of research method. The researchers collected quantitative data by
conducting a survey to 100 selected G12 SHS students of PHINMA – Cagayan de Oro College under
the course of IT. The research design used is descriptive. Through this method, the purpose of the study,
which is to describe the effects of unrestricted usage of social media to the academic performances of
G12 SHS-IT students in PHINMA - Cagayan de Oro College will be given an answer. A conclusive
decision whether to accept or reject the null hypotheses was obtained after the statistical data analysis.
Research Environment
Figure 1. PHINMA-Cagayan de Oro College Map from Google Map
The study and the gathering of data will be conducted at PHINMA - Cagayan de Oro College located at
Max Y. Suniel St, Cagayan de Oro, 9000 Misamis Oriental. PHINMA - Cagayan de Oro College is a
centre of teaching with fiscal autonomy providing quality education, accessible, affordable fees, offered
scholarships especially to the poor and underprivileged. This school started the operations as Parent-
