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Research Methodology

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The objectives of the study have been elaborated in this chapter. In order to fructify the objectives, the hypotheses have been enumerated which provide a hypothesized model. Twin tools of research, namely qualitative and quantitative, have been taken resource to by using SPSS-21 and NVIVO10 softwares, respectively, for analysis of data. For collecting the data qualitative tools of Focus Group, in-depth interview, elite interview and observation were used whereas survey instrument (Questionnaire) was used for collecting the quantitative data. The reliability and validity of the survey instrument were established by using statistical methods. The sampling limits were also determined for accuracy. The assumptions made for the study also find place in this chapter.

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Pandey, K.N. (2016). Research Methodology. In: Paradigms of Knowledge Management. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol 60. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2785-4_4

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