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CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHOD
This chapter discusses the methodology used in this research. The methodology in this research includes information about the research strategy,
research design, data collection, questionnaire design, questionnaire content, pilot study and the method of processing and analyzing the data.
3.1 Research Methodology
Research strategy can be defined as the method in which the research objectives can be questioned in this research; a quantitative approach is selected to
understand the perception of construction professionals in Indonesia toward green building and the demand to promote green building performance in construction
site in Indonesia.
3.2 Research Design
This study used the descriptive method of research. The descriptive method describes the data and characteristics about what is being studied. For this study
descriptive method was used to measure the relationship between five construction companies and green construction. The questions used in this
research were simple questions designed to be easily understood by the respondents.
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Figure 3.1 Flow Chart of Methodology
Data Analysis
Literature Review
Discussions
Start
Recommendation
END
Research Design
Pilot Study
Questionnaire Design
Conclusion
Data Collection
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3.3 Data Collection
In this research questionnaires primary data was used as the method to collect the data. The questionnaire method was chosen because the method was
considered as the best and easiest method to collecting the data needed for this research. Through the use of questionnaire accurate information can be readily
obtained for analysis.
3.4 Questionnaire Design
The first draft of the questionnaire was developed on the basis of a review of the literature and questionnaire regarding the green building investigation and
promotion. Some questions were also quoted from this questionnaire. Modifications and new questions were then added to suit the local construction
industry in Indonesia. The content of the draft questionnaire were also discussed with the contractors
3.5 Pilot Study
Before being distributed to all respondents, the questionnaires were at first distributed to the five companies so that the contents can be examined. The
examinations were conducted by the experienced people working for the five contractors. All of them said that the questionnaire was very good to be used to
understand the current implementation of the green building concept in the construction site. Afterwards the questionnaires were then directed to five
respondents in each of the five construction firms.
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3.6 Data Analysis
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