The responses to questions will be analyzed by determining their corresponding frequency, percentage and weighted mean. The following statistical formulas will be used:
1. Percentage – to determine the magnitude of the responses to the questionnaire.
n
% = -------- x 100 ; n – number of responses
N N – total number of respondents
2. Weighted Mean
f1x1 + f2x2 + f3x3 + f4x4 + f5x5
x= --------------------------------------------- ;
xt
where: f – weight given to each response
x – number of responses
xt – total number of responses
Ethical Considerations
The study will involve human participation and some company data will be used. Therefore, the researcher must bare in mind the ethical considerations that must be prioritized. The researcher values consent and respects confidentiality. The researcher will ensure that that she does not violate the privacy of the respondents and the confidentiality of company data. Securing the permission of the participants will be of utmost importance. In order to ensure that the respondents and participants are well-informed about the study the researcher sent out a written letter explaining the details of the research, its objectives, purpose and procedure. The reasons why the respondents were chosen to participate in the study were also carefully explained. The researcher also aimed to create rapport and build trust between her and the respondents in order to ensure that the respondents will fully cooperate.
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