CHAPTER 3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methods of data collection and data analysis in this study based on primary and secondary data. This chapter is organized to detail
out the population and sampling technique, data collection, and analytical method. The whole research methodology will be wrapped up in research framework at the
end of the chapter.
3.1 Population and Sampling Technique
The determination of sample was selected by purposive sampling technique Judgemental sampling. Rianse and Abdi 2009 purposive sampling
technique is an acceptable kind of sampling for special situation, it based on the researcher judgment as to who can provide the best information to achieve the
objectives of the investigation. According to Malhotra 2007, judgemental sampling is a form of convenience sampling in which the population elements are
selected based on the judgement of the researcher. The population of this investigation are one progressive rice farmer and extension officer in the study
area. It was because the extreme condition of the area and respondent has high potential on giving the appropriate information of this research.
3.2 Data Collection Methods
Data for the research study were obtained in crop year 20132014 from representative best practice farmers and stakeholders in IPM technology in rice
cultivation. This research conduct in some survey items includes interviewing schedule, in depth interviewing schedule in terms of matrix form, and in depth
interviewing schedule in terms of SWOT analysis as follows: 1.
Interview Schedule : Interviewing is commonly method of collecting
information from respondent which an interviewer tries to elicit information more flexible. In addition, interview schedule is a kind of research tool which
written list of questions, open ended or closed, prepared for use by
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interviewer in person to person interaction Kumar, 2011. In this investigation, interview schedule with several key informant persons
including progressive rice cultivator will be performed. The interview was conducted in the middle of March 2014, at
the farmer’s hall room in two days one night for 10 hours.
2.
In Depth Interview Schedule in Terms of Matrix Form : In depth
interviewing as repeat face to face encounters between the researcher and respondent direct towards understanding information perspectives on their
lives, experience, or situation Kumar, 2011. In this investigation matrix form use to identify and analyze some factors that related with adoption of
IPM technology in terms of causal, impact, among rice cultivators. The information will be obtained from middleman and farmer’s group leader.
3.
In Depth Interview Schedule in Terms of SWOT Analysis : In this
investigation, in depth interview schedule in terms of SWOT analysis is use to know the four aspect in adoption of IPM technology, such as strength,
weakness, opportunity, and threat. He aim of any SWOT analysis is to identify the key internal and external factors that are important to achieving
the objective. The information will be obtained from progressive rice cultivator, farmer’s group leader, and extension office.
The primary data was collected from respondent by using designed survey items and in depth case study. In order to fulfill the requirement of data analysis,
an appropriate survey item was designed into nine divisions according to the need and objectives of study as follows:
i. Respondent’s personal background: the firs part of survey item
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