1.3 Research question
Is therea causeand effect relationship betweenthe KOPAKAKA
cooperativeand socioeconomic developmentof Karenge sector?
1.4Research Hypothesis
Hypothesis of research is to state the relationship between
phenomenon observed. It is conception temporary of reality from the problem of
study based on the reality and explorations made; we formulated the following
hypothesis:
Based on the facts observed; it appears that KOPAKAKA
cooperative contribute significantly to the improvement of socioeconomic
development of Karenge sector.
1.5 Research Objectives
The research objective is to explore the contribution of
cooperative KOPAKAKA activitiesin the improvement of socioeconomic development
ofKarenge sector of Rwamagana District in Eastern province.
1.6 Conceptual frame
work
After formulating the hypothesis, we developed research
methods allows us to verify it. This work was to select items that can be
modified and will be subject to direct manipulation. These are called
"variables".
1.6.1 Independent
variable
This is a factor that is selected and manipulated and is
totally independent of behaviour observed.The independent variables of our
subject are "KOPAKAKA Cooperative and its activities." Our research has
investigated the activities of Cooperative in order to detect his contribution
on socioeconomic development of members. By assessing the following
indicators:
- Culture of coffee
- Farmers training
- Socio welfare facilities
- Job creation
1.6.2 Dependent
variable
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