Measuring poverty level in Antipolo City utilizing the modified formula Yanilyn Joy A. Gerollana... [et.al].

Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) -- University of Rizal System-Morong.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This study entitled "Measuring Poverty Level in Antipolo City Utilizing Modified Formula" was conducted during the academic year 2015-2016. The purpose of the study is to compute the measurement of poverty level in Antipolo, City using the modified formula and compare to the existing formula which is the Foster-Greer-Thorbecke. This was done by analyzing the data and after which came up with the alternative formula in measuring the poverty level in Antipolo City. During the conduct of the study, the researchers gathered the needed information about the study from the municipality o Antipolo, including the procedures involved. The analysis was made by the researchers with the help of their advisers and panel experts. Using the Foster-Greer-Thorbecke as a reference, modified formula was formulated and used in measuring the poverty level in Antipolo, City. At the end of the study, the researchers found out from the results obtained, the two methods in measuring the poverty level. The Foster-Greer-Thorbecke and the alternative method, showed that there is a small difference with the results. But with the small difference, it could be said that whatever method is used, the results will not yield great difference.