and a margin of error (e). The researchers used this formula to take into account confidence
n = N / (1+Ne2)
whereas:
A questionnaire was constructed as the data gathering tool which was patterned after the
Local Government Budgeting Manual. However, modifications were made on some items so that
only questions relevant to the study were asked. The questions were made simple and easy to
answer. The interpretation of the data was based on the philosophical projective technique. To
obtain the percentages, the frequency of responses to each item was divided by the total number
F
Percent = x 100
N
where:
N = number of cases
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3.4 Data Gathering Procedures
After an official permission for the conduct of the study was secured from the Municipal
mayor, copies of the questionnaire were personally distributed to the elected officials, different
heads of offices and rank and file employees in the study. The respondents were given enough
time to answer the questionnaire. The response data were tallied and gathered in tables for
purposes of analysis and interpretation. Informal interview were conducted with some municipal
officials and employees to supplement the data gathered through the questionnaire and verify the
answers.
The researchers submitted a formal letter of request to conduct a survey with the
municipal officials, heads of offices and rank and file employees of the Municipality of Baliwag,
Bulacan primarily addressed to Hon. Mayor Ferdie V. Estrella. The questionnaire was given to
the attending employee and was subject for a review before the researchers were allowed to
conduct a survey. The researchers were also given follow-up information about the request
regarding the study two days after the letter was submitted to the Mayors Office of Operations
Office. The survey was approved then and later on the researchers were able to conduct a survey
offices and rank and file employees on the budgetary practices, problems encountered and
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benefit derived, the data were subjected to the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test using the
formula:
F = VA
VE
VA = t2 _ T2 x (M * (N-1))
N M*N
VE = x2 _ t2 x (M -1)
where:
T = overall total
The computed F factor was checked against the table of significant values of F ratios to
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INPUT
Data from questionnaire on:
1. Professional profile of respondents
2. Budgetary practices
3. Problems encountered
4. Benefits derived
PROCESS
Statistical Treatment Data:
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Anaysis and Interpretation of Findings
OUTPUT
If the hypothesis is rejected or approved.
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