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DATA COLLECTION

The researcher applied two methods of data collection techniques. This

was done in order to collect adequate and relevant data to address the

research objectives of this study. Nonetheless, the researcher used

qualitative research method.

Library Research Method

Library research a process dealing with the analysis of evidences such

as historical records and documents. Similarly, it means gathering

data from library materials which includes textbooks, both published

and unpublished academic documents such as journals, conference

proceedings, dissertations and theses. Library research also includes

information gathered from internet search.

Data gathered via library research is categorized as the secondary

data. Secondary data means the data is readily available and is used

by anyone besides researchers. This means that secondary data is not

originally collected but rather obtained from published or unpublished

sources.

Interview Method

This research adopted the method of interview; The type of interview

is “Semi-structured interviews, it is conducted with a fairly open

framework which allows focused, conversational, two-way communication.

Conducting a good semi-structured interview requires a thoughtful

planning which includes: identifying respondents, deciding on the

number of interviews and preparing the interviews. After having


conducted the interview, a comprehensive analysis is needed. The

advantages of Semi-structured interviews, allow informants the freedom

to express their views in their own terms and will provide not just

answers, but the reasons for the answers. Many researchers like to use

semi-structured interviews because questions can be prepared ahead of

time. This allows the interviewer to be prepared and appear competent

during the interview.

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