SayPro Research Methodology Template
Department: Research & Development
Project Name: Sustainable Solutions for Urban Slum Growth
Date: February 5, 2025
Prepared by: Echinia Mataban
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 |
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 |
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] |
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