Chapter Three Research Methodology 3.1

CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter covers the description and discussion on the various techniques and procedures used
in the study to collect and analyze the data as it is deemed appropriate
3.2 Research Design
For this study, the survey research design was adopted. The choice of the design was informed
by the objectives of the study as outlined in chapter one. This research design provides a quickly
efficient and accurate means of assessing information about a population of interest. It intends to
assess influence of foreign music on lifestyle of nigeria youths
The study will be conducted in Delta State, Nigeria.
3.3 Population of the Study
A total of 800 questionnaires were distributed. Although only 200 were returned and completed.
This will serve as the Population of the study.
3.4 Selection of Sample/sample Techniques
The researcher used Yaro Yammane’s formular to determine the sample size from the
population.
Yaro Yamane’s formula is given

As n= N
1+N (e)2
Where N = population of study (200)
n = sample size
e = level of significance at 5% (0.0025)
1 = constant
The sample size of the study is 200 respondents.
3.5 Sources of Data
Data for this study was collected from primary and secondary sources. The primary sources of
data collected was mainly the use of a structured questionnaire which was designed to elicit
information on the influence of foreign music on lifestyle of nigeria youths
The secondary source of data collections were textbooks, journals and scholarly materials.
3.6 Validity of Instrument
The validity of the instrument was determined through field work. The study was a test-retest
procedure where twenty (20) respondents were randomly selected and the questionnaire was
administered to them twice with a two-week internal allowed between the two tests. The
questionnaire used in the test was marked for ease of pairing the first set with the second set. The
scores of the responses on the two tests were subjected to correlation to obtain the test coefficient
of approximately 0.81.
3.7 Reliability of Instrument
The coefficient of 0.81 was considered a reliability coefficient because according to Etuk (1990),
a test-retest coefficient of 0.5 will be enough to justify the use of a research instrument.
3.8 Techniques of Data Analysis
Having gathered the data through the administration of questionnaire, the collected data will be
coded, tabulated and analyzed using SPSS statistical software according to the research question
and hypothesis.
In order to effectively analyze the data collected for easy management and accuracy, the chi
square method and peartson correlation was used.
Data collected subjected to statistical analysis with the use of chi square test of independence and
pearson correlation. Chi square is given as
X2 = ∑ (o-e) 2
Where x2 = chi square
o = observed frequency
e = expected frequency
Level of confidence / degree of freedom

When employing the chi – square test, a certain level of confidence or margin of error has to be
assumed. More also, the degree of freedom in the table has to be determined in simple variable,
row and column distribution, degree of freedom is: df = (r-1) (c-1)
Where; df = degree of freedom
r = number of row
c = number of columns.
In determining the critical chi _ square value, the value of confidence is assumed to be at 95% or
0.95. a margin of 5% or 0.05 is allowed for judgment error.
3.9 Decision for Validation of Hypothesis
The rule in deciding or whether to accept or reject the null hypothesis is that were the computed
chi – square (X2) value is greater than the critical chi – square (X 2) values reject the null
hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. However, were the critical value (table value)
of the chi – square is greater than that of the computed value, accept the null hypothesis and
reject the alternative hypothesis
Thus;
Accept HO if X2c < X2t
Accept H1 if X2c > X2t
Where; Ho; null hypothesis
H1; alternative hypothesis

X2c; computed chi – square value
X2t; table (critical) chi – square value.
Spearman correlation is given as
Where x = independent factor
y = dependent factor
3.10 Scoring of the Research Instrument
Since the research instrument used was the questionnaire, it was designed using
the likertscale method. The questionnaire was designed in the following ways:
i) Strongly Agreed (SA) - 5

ii) Agreed (A) - 4
iii) Undecided (U) - 3
iv) Disagreed (D) - 2
v) Strongly Disagreed (SD) - 1
3.11 Decision Rule
In taking decision for “r”, the following rules shall be observed;
i) If the value of “r” tabulated is greater than “r” calculated, accept the alternative
hypothesis (H1) and .reject the null hypothesis (H0).
ii) If the “r” calculated is greater than the “r” tabulated, accept the null hypothesis (H 0)
while the alternative hypothesis is rejected
References
Asika, L.K., (2009). Essentials of Research Methodology.Owerri: Spring Publishers. Pp.21

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CHAPTER THREE

in the study to collect and analyze the data as it is deemed appropriate

3.2 Research Design

assess influence of foreign music on lifestyle of nigeria youths

The study will be conducted in Delta State, Nigeria.

3.3 Population of the Study

This will serve as the Population of the study.

3.4 Selection of Sample/sample Techniques

Yaro Yamane’s formula is given

Where N = population of study (200)

e = level of significance at 5% (0.0025)

The sample size of the study is 200 respondents.

3.5 Sources of Data

information on the influence of foreign music on lifestyle of nigeria youths

3.6 Validity of Instrument

3.7 Reliability of Instrument

3.8 Techniques of Data Analysis

square method and peartson correlation was used.

pearson correlation. Chi square is given as

Where x2 = chi square

Level of confidence / degree of freedom

row and column distribution, degree of freedom is: df = (r-1) (c-1)

Where; df = degree of freedom

0.95. a margin of 5% or 0.05 is allowed for judgment error.

3.9 Decision for Validation of Hypothesis

reject the alternative hypothesis

Accept HO if X2c < X2t

Accept H1 if X2c > X2t

Where; Ho; null hypothesis

H1; alternative hypothesis

X2t; table (critical) chi – square value.

Spearman correlation is given as

Where x = independent factor

3.10 Scoring of the Research Instrument

i) Strongly Agreed (SA) - 5

In taking decision for “r”, the following rules shall be observed;

Asika, L.K., (2009). Essentials of Research Methodology.Owerri: Spring Publishers. Pp.21

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