RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ON THE PERCEPTION OF FREEDOM OF INFORMAITON BILL BY JOURNALISTS IN BAYELSA STATE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0     Introduction

          The essence of this chapter is to expose the method of investigation that was applied  on the study.

          This chapter focuses on the following sub-topics: Research Design, Population of the study, sample and sampling techniques, method of data collection, validity of the instrument and method of data analysis.

3.1     Research Design

          The researcher obtained data by gathering of opinions from journalists in Bayelsa State through a structured questionnaires. The obtained data were analyzed to find the perception of freedom of information bill among journalists in Bayelsa State>

3.2     Population of the Study

          The population of this study only consists of Journalists in Bayelsa State.

3.3     Sample and Sampling Technique

          The study sample size consists of (150) respondents. The sample size was selected to represent the various characters of the population. This number is considered okay hence it will support the necessary static for achieving the aims of the study. Simple random sampling was adopted in this research work for efficiency and effectiveness to prevail.

3.4     Method of Data Collection

          The researcher employed the use of structured questionnaire and response from the respondents. The questionnaire was design to accommodate both open and close ended questions. The open ended questions are included to obtain respondents opinion not contained in the structured question.

          The questionnaire were administered to (200) persons, and the respondent are journalists. In order to generate valid and reliable data, the questionnaire embodies an introductory note, which states the aim and purpose of the study.

3.5     Validity of the Instrument

          The questionnaire was presented to the supervisor and other specialists in the field of the study who are knowledgeable in the construction of questionnaire to evaluate its face and content validity.

3.6     Method of Data Analysis

          Suitable statistical procedures or method was applied in the collection of data. The data collected through the questionnaire were analyzed by using tables and percentages.