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 will use descriptive research design. The design will avail the researcher with comprehensive information about the research study as a way of getting solutions.
3.2 Area of the study
The study will be carried out at Head office of centenary bank, stanbic and pride microfinance banks.
3.2 Study population and sample size
The study will target, credit officers, management staff and top management in these banks.
3.3 Sampling techniques
The study will use simple random sampling technique to select respondents, while the purposive sampling technique will be used for selecting top management.
3.4 Data collection methods
Source of data will be from both primary and secondary sources.
3.5 Data Collection Instruments
The major instruments for data collection will be questionnaires and interview guide. The questionnaire will provide respondents with ample time to comprehend the questions raised and hence, they will be able to answer factually.
3.6 Data collection procedures
Upon receiving the University permission to carry out research, the area of study will be visited for purposes of familiarization.
3.7 Quality control of data instruments
The instrument will be taken to the supervisor to check its correctness there after pilot study will be carried out to find out if it measures what it is meant to for.
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Dear respondent
I am AMY AMINA ITOGOT a student , am carrying out a study on “ cyber security challenges in Uganda’s banking sector: an investigation into the causes of cyber attacks” the information given shall be treated with utmost confidentiality and shall only be used strictly for academic purpose, I kindly request for your participation in this study by answering the questionnaires.
BIO DATA OF RESPODENTS
SECTION A:
- Gender: Male female
- Age a) 18 -29 b) 30 – 39 c) 40 and above
- Educational level
Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree diploma others
- In what capacity are you this bank ?
- Finance b) credit c) Senior management
d)T op management
- For how long have you been working with this bank?
- less than 2 years c) 6-10 years
- 3-5 year d) 11 years and above
SECTION B: 1 External cyber threat in the banking sector
This section presents External cyber threats in the banking sector
Key: SA=strongly agree, A=agree, N=neutral, D=disagree, SD=strongly disagree
Tick in the box where appropriate.
Please mention other External cyber threats in the banking sector?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Please tick one appropriate.
SECTION C: Internal cyber threats on the vulnerability of the banking sector
This section presents internal cyber threats on the vulnerability of the banking sector
Key: SA=strongly agree, A=agree, N=neutral, D=disagree, SD=strongly disagree
SECTION D: User technical awareness on vulnerability of the banking sector
This section presents User technical awareness on vulnerability of the banking sector
Key: SA=strongly agree, A=agree, N=neutral, D=disa
