CHAPTER-III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 RESEARCH
Research refers to search for knowledge. Research can be defined as a
scientific and systematic search for particular information on a research
methodology also refers to the specify topic. Various sequences and steps to be
adopted by a research to study a problem with certain objectives in view.
3.2 RESEARCH DISIGN
Research design is the basic from work which providers guidelines for the
research process. It is a map or blue print according to which the research is to be
conducted. The research design specifies the method of data collection and
analysis. The researcher has used the decrypted research design since it describes
research the state of the affairs as it exists.
Research Methodology involves the collection of theories, concept or ideas,
comparative studies to different approaches and individual methods are conducted
when a research work is performed.
Formulating of research questions along with sampling probable or non--
probable is followed by measurement that includes surveys and scaling. This is
followed by research design, which may be either experimental or quasi -
experimental.
The last two stages are data analysis and finally writing there search paper,
which is organized carefully into graphs and tables so that only important relevant
data is shown.
3.3 TYPES OF RESEARCH
Descriptive research
Descriptive research method is one of the important types of the research. In
this study the descriptive research is used.

Descriptive research includes surveys and fact-finding enquiring of

different kinds. The major purpose of descriptive research is description of the
state of affairs as it exists at present. In social science and business we quite often
use the term Ex post facto research for descriptive research studies.
The main characteristic of this method is that the research has no control
over the variables; he can only report what has happened or what is happening.
The methods of research utilized in descriptive research are survey methods of all
kinds, including comparative and correlation methods.
3.4 DATA COLLECTION

For any study there must be data for analysis purpose. Without data there is no
means of study. Data collection plays an important role in any study. I have
collected the data from two sources which are given below:

3.5 TYPES OF DATA

 Primary data.

 Secondary data.
Primary Data:

 Personal Investigation
 Observation Method
 Information from correspondents
 Information from superiors of the organization
Secondary Data:

 Published sources such as Journals, Government Reports, Newspapers and

Magazines etc…
 Unpublished Sources such as Company Internal reports prepare by them
given to their analyst & trainees for investigation etc…

Sampling size:

75 samples are collected from the KMB granite employees.

STATISTICAL TOOLS :
1) PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS :
Simple percentage analysis is used in this study.

Simple Percentage Analysis:

Percentage refers to a special kind of ratio. Here percentage are used to

describe relationship.
Formula :

No. of Respondent
Percentage of respondents = -------------------------------------- x 100
Total No. of Respondents