3.5. Research tools
These are means of gathering information, which includes
receiving, retrieving, accessing, abstracting, and extracting information from
information sources.
During this research study, Data were collected using the
following techniques; questionnaire, interview and observation approaches.
Questionnaire technique: This is a set of
written questions that is given to a number of respondents in order to collect
information. The questionnaire comprised of both open and closed ended
questions. The researcher used this technique in order to collect data from
ordinary employees on their awareness on risk management.
Interview technique: this refers to a
conversation through which a researcher interviews a person to get appropriate
information in relation to the study. In this particular study, the researcher
interviewed two administration managers of EKJ&CIE in order to get
information related to the risk management plans used, challenges and the
current trend of risk management in EKJ&CIE.
Observation: This is a process of using
necked eye to carefully watching phenomena for a period of time. This technique
helped the researcher on field when collecting data regarding risk prevention
in assessing whether technicians wear personal protective equipments at
work.
3.6. Data analysis
This is a process of turning data into information; the
process of reviewing, summarizing, and organizing isolated facts (data) such
that they formulate a meaningful response to a research question.
To analyse and interpret data into information, the researcher
used qualitative analysis by grouping interview responses according to research
objectives, then, tables and corresponding charts were used to enable the
researcher to analyse quantitative data obtained from questionnaire results.
3.7 Ethical
considerations
These are variously defined and differentiated; as, for
example, a series of obligations to society which all researchers must
fulfil.
In our study, respondents were made aware of the ethical
responsibilities. Participants were informed that participation was voluntary
and they could withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences.
All participants were treated with respect and dignity and they remained
anonymous throughout the study. Respondents were explained the purpose of
research and were assured that their answers would be kept confidential.
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