Methodology

• Research Design - Overall strategy taken by the researcher to logically and coherently integrate the various components of a study.
• Sampling Technique - Involves selecting subset individuals or items from a larger population to gather data.
• Simple random sampling. Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample, use of random number generators or random selection techniques.
• Stratified sampling. Dividing the population into subgroups or strata based on certain characteristics (e.g., age, gender, income level) and then randomly selecting samples from each stratum proportionally.
• Cluster sampling. Collecting data from a large population by dividing it into smaller groups, or clusters.
• Systematic sampling. Selecting a smaller group of participants (the sample) from a larger group of participants by a fixed, periodic interval.
• Convenience sampling. Involves the selection of participants based on ease of finding them. This is considered the weakest rationale and has the lowest credibility.
• Snowball sampling. Identifies a member of the targeted population and asks them to identify other members of the population who possess the characteristics relevant to the research
• Quota sampling. Uses a set of criteria for selecting samples. However, it considers the size and proportion of each subgroup to ensure that the selected samples represent the different segments of the population.
• Sampling: the process of choosing a representative portion of a population.
• Population: the entire group or set of individuals or items which are the focus of an investigation.
• Sample: a subset or portion of the population that is based on the statement or generalization about the population from which is it drawn.
• Participants And Sampling Technique - State the exact target participants of your study as well as the number. Thereafter, establish the sampling technique you’ll use. Include an in-text citation of the definition and explain justification of the chosen sampling technique for the study.
• Locale - State the setting where the study will take place, as well as its description.
• Research Instrument - A tool or method used to collect data systematically and objectively. It could be a questionnaire/survey, test, or any other standardized instrument designed to measure variables and gather numerical data for statistical analysis.
• Statistical Treatment of Data - Discuss the statistical tool that you will use. Include the formula for the said tool, and what it measures.