Research consultancy
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
This chapter presents the methodology which consists of the research design, area of study, study population, sample population and selection, sampling technique, data collection method, data quality control, data collection procedures and limitations of the study.
3.1 Research design
The study used descriptive research design. The researcher employed descriptive research design since it provides the opinion of people about the subject knowledge on the impact of technology on the efficiency of accounting practices. The design availed the researcher with comprehensive information about the research study as a way of getting solutions. Descriptive approach, in this case was used because the study seeks descriptive analysis of information.
3.2 Area of the study
The study was carried out at Equity Bank Oasis mall, Kampala Uganda.
3.3 Study population and sample size
The study targeted the procurement staffs, accounting officers of the organization, information technology officers, and administration who are a total of 43 people.
3.4 Sampling techniques
According to (Amin, 2005) sampling involves selecting a sample of the population in such a way that samples of the same size have equal chances of being selected.
The sample comprised of 30 respondents that were selected in a way that 3 respondents were from the procurement department, 10 from administration, 10 from information technology department and 7 respondents who administrators. While carrying out research, purposive sampling was applied to the above different categories of respondents.
Table 1 below shows the summary of the sample size of the respondents and the sampling techniques that will be used in the study.
Table: Sample size of the respondents
| Population Category | Total population | Sample size |
| Accounting officers | 15 | 10 |
| Administration | 15 | 10 |
| Procurement and disposal unit | 3 | 3 |
| Information Technology | 10 | 7 |
| Total | 43 | 30 |
3.5 Data collection methods
Source of data was from both primary and secondary sources.
- Primary data
Primary data was obtained from the questionnaires administered on the target respondents to gain opinions and practices on the role of computerised accounting on organizational performance.
3.6 Data Collection Instruments
The major instruments for data collection were questionnaires and interview guide. Surveys were be just one part of a complete data collection and evaluation strategy. The major method of data collection for the study was the survey, which was done using selected instruments like questionnaires. The questionnaire provided respondents with ample time to comprehend the questions raised and hence, they were able to answer factually.
3.6.1 Questionnaires
The questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data. The researcher administered the questionnaires to respondents in different departments including, procurement, administration, information technology officers and accounting which was designed basing on study objectives and questions. Respondents read and wrote the questionnaires themselves. The questionnaires were close ended and was considered convenient because they were administered to the literate and its anonymous nature fetched unhindered responses.
3.7 Data collection procedures
Upon receiving the University permission to carry out research, the area of study was visited for purposes of familiarization. The researcher sought permission from staff and once allowed to proceed with research, questionnaires were issued and interviews were carried out with the selected staff.
3.8 Quality control of data instruments
The instrument was taken to the supervisor to check its correctness there after pilot study was carried out to find out if it measures what it is meant to for.
3.9 Data processing and analysis
The raw data was coded, edited, and arranged ready for analyzing only completed raw data was be analyzed using statistical tables and graphs.
