SayPro Research Methodology Template

Department: Research & Development

Project Name: Sustainable Solutions for Urban Slum Growth

Date: February 5, 2025

Prepared by: Echinia Mataban

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1. Research Purpose

• Primary Objective:
  Assess urban slum expansion trends and propose sustainable housing solutions.
• Secondary Objectives:
  • Analyze slum growth patterns from 2020 to 2025.
  • Identify key socioeconomic and environmental factors driving expansion.
  • Evaluate policy interventions and recommend best practices.

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2. Research Design

Type of Research	Description
Descriptive	Provides a detailed account of urban slum conditions based on collected data
Cross-sectional	Captures data at a specific point in time (2025) for analysis
Comparative	Compares slum growth in different urban regions

• Chosen Research Design:
  A descriptive, cross-sectional, and comparative approach to analyze the current state of slums and compare regional differences.

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3. Data Collection Methods

Method	Description	Tools Used
Surveys	Collect structured responses from 500+ slum residents	Google Forms, KoboToolbox
Interviews	Discussions with local government officials and NGOs	Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Focus Groups	Community meetings to understand resident perspectives	Notion, Miro
Observations	Direct on-site assessment of living conditions	Field Notes, Cameras
Case Studies	Review of previous government housing programs	UN Habitat Reports

• Primary Data Source(s):
  • Surveys of slum residents in 5 urban regions
  • Interviews with city planners and housing officials
• Secondary Data Source(s):
  • United Nations Habitat Reports (2020–2024)
  • Government census and housing records
  • Published academic papers on informal settlements

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4. Sampling Strategy

Sampling Type	Description
Stratified Sampling	Ensures representation from different slum regions
Purposive Sampling	Targets key stakeholders (government, NGOs, residents)

• Selected Sampling Method:
  A combination of stratified and purposive sampling to gather diverse perspectives from different stakeholders.
• Sample Size:
  • Residents: 500 survey participants
  • Officials & Experts: 30 interviewees

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5. Data Analysis Techniques

Analysis Type	Description	Tools Used
Quantitative Analysis	Statistical evaluation of survey responses	SPSS, Excel
Qualitative Analysis	Thematic coding of interviews & focus groups	NVivo
Comparative Analysis	Evaluating slum growth trends in different cities	Tableau, Power BI
Predictive Analysis	Forecasting future slum expansion	Python (Scikit-Learn)

• Selected Analysis Method(s):
  • Statistical analysis of survey data
  • Thematic analysis of interview transcripts
  • Comparative evaluation of regional slum conditions

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6. Ethical Considerations

• Informed Consent: ✅ Yes, participants will be informed of the study’s purpose.
• Confidentiality Measures: Data will be anonymized, and personal identifiers removed.
• QCTO Compliance: All research meets national regulatory standards.
• Bias Minimization: Using diverse sampling and multiple data sources for balanced insights.

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7. Limitations & Challenges

Potential Limitation	Impact	Mitigation Strategy
Resistance from Participants	May lead to incomplete data	Build trust through community leaders
Budget Constraints	Limited travel and resources	Focus on cost-effective tools (Google Forms, Open-source software)
Time Restrictions	Tight deadlines for data collection	Pre-define schedules and conduct parallel activities

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8. Timeline & Milestones

Task	Responsible Person	Start Date	End Date
Literature Review	Sarah Johnson	Feb 1, 2025	Feb 28, 2025
Survey & Data Collection	Mark Adams	Feb 10, 2025	March 15, 2025
Data Cleaning & Entry	Emily Carter	March 16, 2025	March 25, 2025
Data Analysis	John Doe	March 26, 2025	April 5, 2025
Report Compilation	Echinia Mataban	April 6, 2025	April 10, 2025
Review & Feedback	Dr. Jane Smith	April 11, 2025	April 20, 2025
Final Report Submission	Echinia Mataban	April 21, 2025	April 30, 2025

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9. Review & Approval

Reviewer	Position	Approval Date	Signature
John Doe	Lead Research Analyst	Feb 5, 2025	[Signature]
Sarah Johnson	Senior Data Analyst	Feb 5, 2025	[Signature]
Dr. Jane Smith	External Compliance Expert	Feb 6, 2025	[Signature]
Echinia Mataban	Research Coordinator	Feb 6, 2025	[Signature]