REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

TACLOBAN CITY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

FINAL REQUIREMENT

IN

ME411 ( Methods of research )

Sample of Undergraduate Research

Submitted by :

BILL CHRISTIAN L. PERCILA

BSME-4A

Submitted To :

RAMON I. LIM, PME

 FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCIDENT RATES AMONG MOTORCYCLE

OPERATORS

BY

ONSERIO V. NYATUNDO

A RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE

REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN

PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT,

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI.

2014

DISCLAIMER :

This thesis is not written by the student aforementioned . This is an undergraduate

thesis and the student do not have the intention to claim this as his own. This is for

educational purposes as a final requirement in ME411 METHODS OF RESEARCH.

Moreover the original author of this thesis is stated to receive the appropriate

acknowledgement.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

With all the love and appreciation, the researcher would like to extend their

heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals whom in on way or another , greatly

helped and contributed a lot towards the success of the study.

To Engr. Ramon I. Lim , adviser , for patience , consideration, instant advice

and pursue us to create this research.My thanks go to my parents, for their continued

contributions and bearing with me throughout this research.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE …………………………………………………………………………….……..I

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………………II

TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………...........................……………….......III

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study……………………………………………………..….……1

Statement of the Problem…………………………………...……………….….……2

Objectives of the Study........................................................…………………...... 2

Research Questions. …………………..………………… …………………..…….3

Significance of the Study…………………………………… ……………………..…3

Limitations of the Study……………………………………… …………………..…..4

Delimitations of the Study………………………………………………….…..……..4

Definitions of Significant Terms…………………………… ……………...…..……4

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

Introduction……………………………………………… …………………....…….6

The Concept of Motor Cycle Accidents…………… ……………………….....…...6

Influence of Road Conditions and Motorcycle Accidents …………………….…7

Theoretical Framework………………………………… .……...….................…..8

Conceptual Framework………………………………… ……………..…….…….9

Summary of Literature Review……………………………… …………....……...10

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 CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Introduction……………………………………………………........................……..13

Target Population……………………………………..……………………………….13

Sample Size and Sample Selection……………………… ….. ……………………13

Sample Size………………… ………………………,,,………………...……...13

Sampling Selection…………………… …………………………….…..…….….14

Data Collection Instruments…………………………………………….. ……….…15

Validity of the Instruments………………………………… …………. ………….16

Reliability of the Instruments……………………………… ……………………16

Data Collection Procedure……………………………… ……………….…….16

Methods for Data Analysis…………………………………… …………. …….17

Ethical Considerations……………………………… ……………….…………18

Operationalization of Variable………………………… ………….……………18

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION,

DISCUSSION

Introduction……………………………………………… ………….…. ……19

Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents……………………….….…….19

Characteristics of Respondents by Age…………………… ……………..………20

Characteristics of Respondents by Level of Education……… …………….. …..20

Duration of Engagement in Motorcycle Operations……………………….……...20

Possession of Riding License and Involvement in Accident……………….….…21

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Influence of Road and Weather Conditions.......................………………...…......22

Influence of Road/Weather Conditions on Accident Involvement………………..22

Influence of Curves/Blind Spots on Motorcycle Accidents…………………….….22

Weather Conditions and Motorcycle Accidents…………………………………….23

Institutional Constraints………………………………………………………….……24

Laxity in Implementation of Traffic Rules……………………………………………24

Inefficiency of the Transport Ministry…………………… …………… …..….…...24

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY OF FININGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………..26

Summary………………………………………………………………………………..26

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………,,,…………26

Recommendations……………..……………………… …………....,……………….27

Recommendations for Policy Formulation………………………………..…………27

Recommendation for Further Research………………………………………….…28

REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………30

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