NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MODERN LANGUAGES

Research Topic: Enhancement in performance of software data integration using Blockchain

"Welcome to our survey on the enhancement of software data integration using Blockchain.
Your input is crucial in understanding the current challenges and opportunities in this area.
Your participation will help us gather valuable insights for our research. Thank you for taking
the time to contribute to this important topic!"

SURVEY QUESTION:

1) What is your current role in the organization?

a) Developer

b) Project Manager

c) IT Manager

d ) Blockchain Developer

Other (please specify) _______________________

2) Have you ever heard of blockchain technology before?

a) Yes

b) No

3) If yes, how would you describe your understanding of blockchain technology?

a) Excellent

b) Good

c) Fair

d) Poor

4) Have you ever integrated blockchain technology into any software system before?
a) Yes

b) No

5) If yes, in what ways have you integrated blockchain technology into software systems?

a) Data security and privacy

b) Supply chain management

c) Decentralized finance

d) Other (please specify)

6) What do you think are the implications of integrating blockchain technology in software
data integration?

a) Improved data security and privacy

b) Enhanced transparency and traceability

c) Reduced dependency on centralized systems

d) Other (please specify)

7) How do you think integrating blockchain technology in software data integration can
improve the performance of software systems?

a) Faster data processing and synchronization

b) Improved data consistency and accuracy

c) Enhanced security and privacy protection

Other (please specify)

8) Can you think of any new opportunities for developers and organizations with the
integration of blockchain technology in software data integration?

a) Increased trust and collaboration among stakeholders

b) Enhanced data security and privacy compliance

c) Improved efficiency and cost reduction in supply chain management

Other (please specify)

9) What challenges do you foresee in integrating blockchain technology in software data

integration?

a) High initial costs and complexity

b) Limited scalability and performance

c) Difficulty in integrating with existing systems

Other (please specify)

10) In your opinion, what are the potential benefits of integrating blockchain technology in
software data integration?

a) Improved data security and privacy

b) Enhanced transparency and traceability

c) Reduced dependency on centralized systems

d) All above

Other (please specify)

11) In your opinion, what are the potential drawbacks of integrating blockchain technology
in software data integration?

a) High initial costs and complexity

b) Limited scalability and performance

c) Difficulty in integrating with existing systems

Other (please specify)

12) How do you see the future of blockchain technology in software data integration?

a) High growth potential

b) Moderate growth potential

c) Low growth potential

d) No growth potential

Other (please specify)

13) Would you be interested in learning more about the integration of blockchain
technology in software data integration?

a) Yes

b) No

14) Would you be willing to participate in further research on this topic?

a) Yes

b) No
 CHAPTER: 5

FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Findings from Industrial Survey:

To calculate the survey size for a research topic, you need to consider the following factors:

Population size: The number of people who meet the criteria for your research.

Confidence level: The probability that the true population parameter will fall within the
confidence interval. Common confidence levels are 90%, 95%, and 99%.

The margin of error: The maximum amount by which the sample estimate may differ from the
true population value.

To calculate the survey size, you can use a sample size calculator or formula. Here's a simple
formula for a finite population:

Assuming a target population of 500 software developers, project managers, IT managers,

Blockchain Developer, and other professionals involved in software development and integration
projects, we can use the following formula to calculate the sample size:

n = (N * p) / (N - 1 + (p * (N - n)))

Where:

n is the desired sample size

N is the population size

p is the estimated proportion of the population with a particular characteristic.

Where: n = sample size Z = Z value (e.g. 1.96 for 95% confidence level) P = estimated
proportion of the population which has the attribute in question E = margin of error.

Using this formula, we can calculate the sample size as follows:

n = (10,000 * 0.5) / (10,000 - 1 + (0.5 * (10,000 - 250))) = 249.97

Rounding up to the nearest whole number, we get a sample size of 250 respondents.

Therefore, a sample size of 250 respondents would provide a representative sample of the target
population of 10,000 professionals involved in software development and integration projects,
with a margin of error that depends on the proportion of the population with a particular
characteristic (p).

Assuming a conservative estimate of p = 0.5, we can calculate the margin of error as follows:

E = Z * sqrt((p * (1 - p)) / n)

Where:

E is the margin of error

Z is the z-value (1.96 for a 95% confidence level)

p is the estimated proportion of the population with a particular characteristic (0.5 when unsure)

n is the sample size

Using this formula, we can calculate the margin of error as follows:

E = 1.96 * sqrt((0.5 * (1 - 0.5)) / 250) = 0.051

Therefore, with a sample size of 250 respondents, we can achieve a margin of error of
approximately 5.1% at a 95% confidence level.