Lyceum of The Philippines University - Laguna: International School

Lyceum of the Philippines
University - Laguna
International School
THE EFFICIENCY OF SPECIALIZED SUBJECT TO TRAVEL SERVICES STUDENTS
OF LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY
LAGUNA AND THEIR PREPAREDNESS IN THE
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Bato, Thea Jirah D.
Cajeda, Joshua Robert V.
Cancisio, Faye B.
Maldia, Ben Anderson V.
February 2018
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Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
This chapter discusses about the methodology conducted by thye researchers to gather data
necessary for the study. It specifically focuses on research design, participant of the study,data
collection tool, data gathering procedures, and data analysis.
Research Design
For the purposes of this research, the researchers has decided to use one of the two classic
sciences research tools, which is the survey questionnaires. The questionnaires will be distributed
among Grade 11 & 12 Travel Services students who are taking the four specialized subjects that
are required for Travel Services strand which are the Front Office, Travel Services, Attraction and
Theme Parks Tourism and lastly Food and Beverage.
Quantitative methods emphasize objective measurements and the statistical, mathematical,
or numerical analysis of data collected through polls, questionnaires, and survey, or by
manipulating pre-existing statistical data using computational techniques. Quantitative research
focuses on gathering numerical data and generalizing it across groups of people or to explain a
particular phenomenon (Babbie, 2010). As a descriptive study, it collected detail and factual
information to describe existing phenomenon. The main purpose of descriptive research is to
provide appropriate and valid information of the topic. It does not answer questions about
how/when/why/the characteristics occurred. Rather it addresses the “what” questions (Chynthia,
2014).
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Participants of the Study
The researchers considered the Grades 11 & Grade 12 travel services students of Lyceum
of the Philippines University-Laguna, They were the chosen respondents of the topic of
“Contribution of the Specialized Subjects to the Preparation of Travel Services students of Lyceum
of the Philippines University-Laguna”. In this study the researchers used a total sampling, it is a
type of purposive sampling technique that involves examining the entire population that have a
particular set of characteristics (e.g., specific attributes/traits, experience, knowledge, skills,
exposure to an event, etc.) (Lund Research, 2012).
They are the ones who know better and currently take specialized subject of Travel
Services strand. Thus, the research perceives them to give the best answer for the given questions.
The survey was conducted at PHL Building and JPL Building of Lyceum of the Philippines
University of Laguna, located at KM 54 National Highway Makiling, Calamba City, and Laguna.
Data Collection Tools
For this study, the survey-questionnaire instruments were used to achieve the main
objective of the study. A self administered questionnaire was distributed to Grade 11 & Grade 12
travel services students.
In conducting the survey, questionnaires were given to the total number of travel services
students which include the Grade 11 and 12 travel services students. The questionnaires were in
the likert scale form and in a checklist form. It is composed of 7 sections which were about the
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demographic profile of the respondents, their level of preparedness in different skilss that is needed
in the Hospitality Industry (1-Poor, 2-Average, 3-Above average, 4-Excellent), Contributing
factors towards preparation that is in the checklist, and lastly, and the contribution of specialized
subjects (1-Stronly Disagree, 2-Disagree, 3-Agree, 4-Strongly Disagree).
Data Gathering Procedures
The researchers personally administered the research instruments to the respondents. They
conferred and discussed the significance of the study and accomplished the distribution of the
instrument properly. The respondents were given enough time of 15 minutes to accomplish the
forms. The researchers went from Grade 11 to Grade 12 Travel Services classes to collecting the
accomplished questionnaires. The results were tallied and tabulated. These data become the bases
of analysis and interpretation.
Data Analysis
The demographic profile of the respondents in terms of sex and age were determined using
frequency and percentage method. The frequency is the number of times a value of variable has
been observed and percentage is a value for a variable in relation to the whole population as
fraction of one hundred (Lavrakas, 2010).
A descriptive research design was used for this study in order to know and describe the
contribution of specialized subjects of travel services students to their preparedness in the
hospitality industry. This design enabled the researchers to collect factual information to describe
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the existing phenomenon. The researchers used this design to gather information to complete all
the data that were needed to assess the “Contribution of Specialized Subjects to the Preparedness
of Travel Services students of Lyceum of the Philippines University-Laguna in the Hospitality
Industry”.
In determining the contribution of the specialized subjects to the preparation of Travel
Services students of Lyceum of the Philippines University-Laguna, the Likert scale has been used.
It used a four-point scale, each point corresponding to Likert item.
Point Scale Verbal Interpretation

4 3.50-4.00 Excellent
3 2.50-3.49 Above Average
2 1.50-2.49 Average
1 1.00-1.49 Poor
Point Scale Verbal Interpretation

4 3.50-4.00 Strongly agree
3 2.50-3.49 agree
2 1.50-2.49 disagree
1 1.00-1.49 Strongly disagree
To interpret the data effectively, the researchers will employ these statistical
treatment/method. The percentage, frequency and weighted mean are the tools use to interpret
data.
Frequency and Percentage will employ to determine the frequency counts and percentage
distribution of personal related variables of the respondents.

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Formula: %= (F / N) x 100
% is the percentage
F is the frequency
N is the total number of respondents
100 is a constant value
Weighted mean will determine the average of the respondents who answered in one of the
given questions.
Formula:
Σwx
Weighted Mean =
N
W is the points (4, 3, 2, 1)
X is the number of the respondents per weight.
N is the total number of respondents.

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Lyceum of the Philippines

THE EFFICIENCY OF SPECIALIZED SUBJECT TO TRAVEL SERVICES STUDENTS

OF LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY

LAGUNA AND THEIR PREPAREDNESS IN THE

Bato, Thea Jirah D.

Cajeda, Joshua Robert V.

Maldia, Ben Anderson V.

collection tool, data gathering procedures, and data analysis.

Theme Parks Tourism and lastly Food and Beverage.

Quantitative methods emphasize objective measurements and the statistical, mathematical,

or numerical analysis of data collected through polls, questionnaires, and survey, or by

manipulating pre-existing statistical data using computational techniques. Quantitative research

information to describe existing phenomenon. The main purpose of descriptive research is to

how/when/why/the characteristics occurred. Rather it addresses the “what” questions (Chynthia,

Participants of the Study

particular set of characteristics (e.g., specific attributes/traits, experience, knowledge, skills,

exposure to an event, etc.) (Lund Research, 2012).

Data Collection Tools

travel services students.

in the Hospitality Industry (1-Poor, 2-Average, 3-Above average, 4-Excellent), Contributing

subjects (1-Stronly Disagree, 2-Disagree, 3-Agree, 4-Strongly Disagree).

Data Gathering Procedures

of analysis and interpretation.

fraction of one hundred (Lavrakas, 2010).

contribution of specialized subjects of travel services students to their preparedness in the

of Travel Services students of Lyceum of the Philippines University-Laguna in the Hospitality

In determining the contribution of the specialized subjects to the preparation of Travel

It used a four-point scale, each point corresponding to Likert item.

Point Scale Verbal Interpretation

Point Scale Verbal Interpretation

distribution of personal related variables of the respondents.

N is the total number of respondents

100 is a constant value

W is the points (4, 3, 2, 1)

X is the number of the respondents per weight.

N is the total number of respondents.

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