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Sample of Chapter three Research Methodology
Typology: Study Guides, Projects, Research
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3.1 Introduction This chapter deals with the methods and techniques used for the conduct of this research. The chapter described research design, population of the study, sample and sampling procedure, instrument for data collection, validity of research instrument, reliability of research instrument, procedure for data collection, method of data collection. 3.2 Research Design A cross-sectional survey design will be used. survey is concerned with the collection of data for the purpose of describing and interpreting existing condition, prevailing practice, believes, attitudes and procedures (Pelemo, 2008). Therefore would be appropriate for use in the study for describing and interpreting existing conditions. 3.3 Population of the Study The population for the research is the entire population of all mothers in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, According to National Population Census Conducted (NPCC, 2006) mothers in Azare are 189, population. 3.4 Sample and Sampling Procedure The sample size of the populationsince it is finite population (known) is 384 (Krejcie & Morgan, 1970). The sampling procedure to be use is multi stage sampling
techniques stage I which is random sampling to select health facilities in the selected wards. 3.5 Instrument for Data Collection Research developed questionnaire will be use as instrument for data collection. It consist of closed-ended questions which was in three sections, section โAโ comprises of demographic data contain seven โ6โ items and section โBโ comprises of questions design to elicit useful information on knowledge of contraceptives which contain six โ10โ items, while section โCโ contain questions on utilization of contraceptives, contains โ11โ items. Generally all the items on the instruments are 26 items. 3.6 Validity of Research Instrument The instrument will be submitted to the project supervisor for validation, suggestion, correction and approval. Based on his comments and observation the final drafts of the instrument are to be produce which will be given to the respondents to answer. 3.7 Reliability of Research Instrument The reliability of the research instrument will be determine using test-re-test method to determine the accuracy of the instrument and to ensure that it is consistency when used consecutively for two or more times. 3.8 Procedure for Data Collection and Analysis The questionnaire will be distributed to the women of child bearing age in the clinic