SAMPLE SIZE DETERMINATION IN QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

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Can the material for “The Modern Computer Technology and Their Impact on Statistical Analysis” be used as a guide for Computer Education Project?

Yes it can be used — The research work is about the modern computer technology and their impact on statistical analysis. Some works have been done concerning approaches to the analysis of survey data and modern approaches to the analysis of experimental data. Previously users were often distracted form their direct needs of learning how to process their data, by the more pressing software. There was much to lean because of the varied methods that depended on the types of data.In this “new world' we hope that users will find both the statistical ideas and the analysis of their work. We hope this guide has indicated when project objectives and data might benefit form these methods despite the considerable challenge in using them unaided.On the major side …

Can this topic “Computer Based Accounting Information System” be used for Information System Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — Computerized Accounting Information System is an electronic-based system that processes economic information and sup­ports decision tasks in the context of financial management and control of firm activities. The aim of the study is to Design and Implement a Computerized Accounting Information System. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows to develop an application software that will identify the relevance of computerized accounting information system for business growth and assess the various application of accounting information system by banks. The motivation that led to the implementation of the proposed system is the poor accounting information jeopardizes administrative effectiveness, which makes managers of business organizations malnourished administratively in Nigeria. The methodology adopted in this study is …

Can the material for “Entrepreneurship Development as a Tool for Wealth Creation” be used as a guide for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?

Yes it can be used — This study aims at looking into entrepreneurship development as a tool for wealth creation, which will serve as a panacea to some social economic problems. Survey research design was used for the study. The population is made up of entire final year students of Distance Learning Institute (DLI). The questionnaires were issued to one hundred and ten (110) respondents which formed the sample used. The sample was drawn using simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using frequency tables and percentage method while formulated hypotheses were tested using Chi-square (χ2) based on 0.05 probability level of significance. It was revealed that the performance level of the Distance Learning Institute, Business Administration final year students in entrepreneurship development is drastically low resulting …

Can the material for “Incidence of Candidacies Among Single and Married Women of Different Age Group” be used as a guide for Public Health Project?

Yes it can be used — In thus work the incidence of candidacies was studied using selected patients of university of Nigeria teaching hospital Enugu analyzed for the presence of candidacies yeast infection. The specimens were cultured on seaboards agar and blood agar and subculture isolated were C aibicans C Tropical C Knusei C Pseudoizo P cals C paraknusei and C stellatoides. The prevalence of candidacies among patients of UNTH was monitored in terms of level of occurrence and microbial types. Also the prevalence of candidicesis infection was 40%. …

Can the material for “An Assessment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGS) and Poverty Reduction Programmes in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Public Administration (PA) Project?

Yes it can be used — Poverty reduction remains one of the main goals of development efforts, as evidenced by the adoption of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by most developing countries and international agencies, Nigeria inclusive. This research work was carried out to the assess the performance of millennium Development Goals and poverty reduction programmes in Nigeria with Enugu North Local Government Area as the case study. The project seeks to address why previous development programmes in Nigeria failed and the measures that could be taken to correct the mistakes of the past. …

Can the material for “A Study of Black Consciousness and Racism in Richard Wright’s Native Son and Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man” be used as a guide for English Language Project?

Yes it can be used — The twentieth century American literary scene is characterized by the emergence of black writers who are concerned with creating what is called “Black Consciousness”. This concept became a form of literary expression associated with the Afro-American movement whose concern was for the discovery of the meaning of black man’s experience. Black, consciousness has to do with the revolutionary consciousness which occupies most Afro-American writing. This concept places emphasis on the Afro-American search for self-esteem in a hostile social environment and the search for a language to affirm a “black selfhood” as well as express the richness of an oral culture. These elements are examined in Richard Wright’s Native Son and Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man. These works marked a high point in …

Can this topic “Awareness, Challenges and Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium Enterprises” be used for Accountancy / Accounting Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — Previous studies have paid little attention to the state of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) awareness and adoption in North-Central geo-political zone of Nigeria. This study investigated level of awareness, challenges and adoption of IFRS for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in North-Central Nigeria with the view of highlighting the implication for financial reporting quality. The outcome variable in the study is financial reporting quality measured by qualitative reporting attributes namely, reliability, comparability and understandability. The explanatory and control variables are IFRS awareness, challenges and adoption, taxation, entity size and ownership structure. From the population of 556 registered SMEs in three randomly selected States in the zone, a sample of 307 SMEs was selected for the study. Data was collected …

Can the material for “Constraints of Effective Teaching and Learning of Biology” be used as a guide for Biology Education Project?

Yes it can be used — Biology Education is a process of imparting knowledge, skills and attitudes in Biology to learners at any level. It gives the learner a sound academic knowledge, skills and ample opportunity to apply this knowledge. The study was carried out to find out the Constraints of Effective Teaching and Learning of Biology in Okpe Local Government Area. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to determine the use of instructional materials affect students academic performance in Biology and examine the constraint facing teaching and learning of Biology in Okpe Local Government Area. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of …

Can the material for “Factors Affecting Utilization of Family Planning Services in Rural Area among Women” be used as a guide for Midwifery Project?

Yes it can be used — Family planning is the process of controlling the number of children wanted in a marriage using contraceptive method, often known as birth control measure. The study was carried out to determine the Factors Affecting Utilization of Family Planning Services in rural area among Women in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to examine the level of family planning utilization in rural area among Women of reproductive age in the area under study, find out reasons poor application of contraceptive (family planning) method in the area of study and proffer solution or recommendation that will further improve on the existing use of contraceptive method and to further open the eyes of the male …

Can the material for “The Role of Human Record Management on Public Service Efficiency” be used as a guide for Public Administration (PA) Project?

Yes it can be used — This study was designed to explore the significant relationship between, effective record keeping and public service efficiency, a study of Lagos State Ministry of Environment. The sample for the study comprised of 86 civil servants. The main tool used for the study was a questionnaire designed to collect relevant data about the subject matter. The data collected were subjected to frequency distribution, percentages, mean and Non­-parametric chi-square test. After testing the various hypotheses, it was concluded that effective record keeping is a panacea to public service efficiency. It is recommended that Lagos State Ministry of Environment should incorporate the principle of record all information and making sure that such information are available to the public when needed. …