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Chapter No:-3

Research Methodology/ Instrumentation


3.1 Methodology

This chapter will be discussing about the research design and methodology used in the
study including method, research design, instruments, population, sampling technique
and sample size. The Methodology was applied to conduct the research study on the
topic “XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" and describes the various phases in
detail through which the study has undergone.

3.2 Research Design

The descriptive research design was used in this research. The approach of this study is
quantitative to go inside the phenomenon. The research is conducted from the secondary
level students of public sectors. So the survey technique was selected to gather intended
information by the Questionnaire. The reason for choosing this survey method,
convenient sampling, and numerical statistical survey method is a large number of people
and short time.

3.3 Research Method

Quantitative research is taken to collect the data by simple random sampling technique,
data is collected from students to know the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

3.4 Population

The study population was the students of secondary school level of public Sector in XXXX
city. In short time, the population for this study consisted of selected three government
schools at secondary level at district XXXX.
3.5 Sampling Technique

The sample contains large representative population. The researcher used a convenient
sampling technique for the study as it was the most appropriate way to gather data in
limited time and resources.

3.6 Sample Size

A sample of 220 respondents was selected using a convenience sampling technique.


Where males were in the majority and females were in the minority. Mostly population
belongs to the public schools because more population was available in public schools,
conveniently.

3.7 Instrumentation—Instruments/ Tools Used for the Data


Collection

The selection of the instrument depends on the nature of the problem to study.
Based on the literature review, a self-developed Questionnaire was planned to determine
the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. The instrument used for data
collection in this study was a close ended Questionnaire. The Questionnaire consisted of
two parts. One of them was the demographic part, and the other one was the part of
statements. The demographic part consists of 5 items: Name of the respondents that was
optional, gender of respondent, age of respondent, grade of the respondent, and school
sector. The other part is a Questionnaire is composed of 15 questions provided with five
numeric choices. The provided rating for each view is as follows: 5(Strongly Agree),
4(Agree), 3(Neutral), 2(Disagree) and 1(strongly disagree).The rating average for each
categorized factor is computed. The categorized factor with the highest rating average is
the factor that greatly affects the role of ICT at academic performance for the students
and teachers.

3.8 Validity and Reliability of the Tools/ Questionnaires

Instruments are validated by expert opinion. Reliability process applied for that kind
of research. The questions are standardized. All respondents are asked exactly the same

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questions in the same order. This means that the checklist can be replicated easily to
check for reliability.

3.9 Time frame

It will took students about 6 days to direct the questionnaires. Data will be collected by
using online Google forms. Questionnaire/survey will be developed via links. Links of the
questionnaire will be shared with respondents’ by using social apps (whatsapp, facebook,
msgs etc.).

3.10 Questionnaire

Dear Friends,

I am a student of B.Ed. (Secondary) in Virtual University of Pakistan and working on this


research topic titled: “XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX”. Your opinions will only be used for
research purpose.

Part I: Demographic Information

Name of the Respondent: ______________________.

Information (A) (B)


Age 12-15 15-18
Gender Male Female
Grade 9th 10th

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Part II: Questionnaire Statements for Study

1. My teachers use a computer during their classes.


Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
2.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
3.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

4.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

5.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
6.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
7.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

8.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

9.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
10.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
11.

4
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
12.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

13.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

14.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

15.
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree Disagree
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

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