BUS8375 – Research Methods and Data Analysis

MULTIPURPOSE ROOM IN CONESTOGA COLLEGE – DTK CAMPUS

PART 4

Conestoga College

Semester 1, 2023

Section 14

Shailesh Kamble

Mahesh Barad #8890483

Garvit Rattan #8894992

Kirtika Singh #8895783

Shruti Kulkarni #8877663

Shruti Shah #8891211

July 29th, 2023

 PART 4 – Questionnaire

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE:

 Identify the specific requirements and expectations of students, instructors, and staff for a
multipurpose room at Conestoga College, Kitchener Downtown campus.
 To explore the benefits of implementing a dedicated multipurpose room in terms of
enhancing student engagement, fostering collaboration, and supporting diverse activities.
Variables To Measure with The Questionnaire:
1. What gender do you identify with? (Nominal Scale)

 Female
 Male
 Prefer not to say

2. Which academic program are you currently enrolled in at Conestoga College? (Nominal
Scale)

 Global Business Management

 Strategic Global Business Management

3. How often do you require a multipurpose room on campus? (Ordinal Scale)

 1 - Rarely or never
 2 - Occasionally (once a semester)
 3 - Sometimes (once a month)
 4 - Frequently (once a week)
 5 - Very frequently (multiple times a week)

4. On a scale of 1 to 5, please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement:
"The multipurpose room has had a beneficial impact on the feeling of inclusion and
social interactions on campus." (Ordinal Scale)

 1 - Strongly Disagree
 2 - Disagree
 3 - Neutral
 4 - Agree
 5 - Strongly Agree
5. What is the range of the numerical scale used to rate the overall effectiveness of the
multipurpose room in accommodating diverse activities and events? (Numerical Scale)

A) 1 to 5
B) 1 to 10
C) 1 to 20
D) 1 to 100
6. According to the research, which of the following is NOT a challenge arising from the
absence of a multipurpose room on the college campus? (Numerical Scale)

A) Limited availability of space for different activities

B) Scheduling conflicts
C) Decreased opportunities for collaboration and engagement
D) Insufficient technological infrastructure for presentations

7. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents "Strongly Disagree" and 5 represents "Strongly

Agree," how much do you agree with the statement: "A dedicated multipurpose room
with enhanced facilities would positively impact student engagement and campus
experience?" (Likert Scale – Interval)

A) Strongly Disagree
B) Disagree
C) Neutral
D) Agree
E) Strongly Agree

8. Please rate the level of importance for addressing the following aspect in the
development of a multipurpose room, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "Not
Important" and 5 indicates "Highly Important":
Accessibility for People with Disabilities: (Likert Scale – Interval)

A) Not Important
B) Slightly Important
C) Neutral
D) Important
E) Highly Important
 9. What is the ratio of reported instances of increased collaboration and engagement among
students, instructors, and staff after the implementation of the multipurpose room
compared to the previous situation without such a facility? (Ratio Scale)

 1 = Very Dissatisfied
 2 = Dissatisfied
 3 = Neutral
 4 = Satisfied
 5 = Very Satisfied

10. What is the ratio of students who express satisfaction with the facilities and amenities
offered in the newly established multipurpose room at Conestoga College's Kitchener
Downtown campus compared to those who do not? (Ratio Scale)

 1 = Very Dissatisfied
 2 = Dissatisfied
 3 = Neutral
 4 = Satisfied
 5 = Very Satisfied

Conclude:
The questionnaire will help gather quantitative data on students' preferences, perceptions, and
expectations regarding a multipurpose room. It addresses the research problem's objective of
identifying requirements and expectations and exploring the benefits of implementing such a
facility. Utilizing various scaling techniques will enable statistical analysis, providing valuable
insights to enhance the campus environment and design an adaptable multipurpose room that
meets diverse activity needs.

Google form link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/
1FAIpQLScoCV8ZwRCddEiQ31ceQ0NCO5Alzw_br98P_y76DPKsXUUBbw/viewform
References
Uma Sekaran, R. B. (2019). Research Methods For Business (8 ed.).

Uma Sekaran, R. B. (2019). Research Methods For Business (8 ed.). Retrieved from http://texidium.com