How to handle a negative Cronbach’s alpha value?
Sometimes Cronbach’s alpha value is negative, i.e. below 0. This article explains how to handle negative Cronbach’s alpha value so that it is turned acceptable.
research methodology, research samplingHow to calculate the sample size of primary research?
The calculation of the sample size is to determine the number of units or items that a researcher needs to include in the sample. Sample size calculation is the fourth step of sampling design and comes after the identification of the population.
research methodology, research samplingWhat are quantitative research sampling methods?
The quantitative research sampling method is the process of selecting representable units from a large population. Quantitative research refers to the analysis wherein mathematical, statistical, or computational method is used for studying the measurable or quantifiable dataset. The core purpose of quantitative research is the generalization of a phenomenon or an opinion. This involves collecting […]
quantitative analysis, research methodology, research samplingSampling plan in a business research
When making inferences from data analysis, sample assumes a primary position. Sample for any research is selected by following a particular sampling plan.
research methodology, research samplingQuestionnaire administration
In my previous article Questionnaire development in theses and dissertation, I have discussed about the questionnaire development process, the next step is to administer the questionnaire. Questionnaire administration in a proper way and to chose the sample from population is important. It assists the researcher in incurring actual data.
developing questionnaire, research methodology, research samplingHow to measure the reliability of questionnaires?
Reliability of questionnaire is a way of assessing the quality of the measurement procedure used to collect data. In order to consider a result valid, the measurement procedure must first be reliable. choose a measure while examining the construct of a study. Construct is the hypothetical variable that is being measured and questionnaires are one of the mediums.
developing questionnaire, research methodology, research samplingHow to develop a questionnaire for a research paper?
Merriam Webster defines questionnaire as “a written set of questions that are given to people in order to collect facts or opinion about something”. For a researcher, however, questionnaire refers to a set of questions developed “for obtaining statistically useful or personal information from individuals”
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