Data Analysis and Interpretation
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Data Analysis and Interpretation
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Every project work is based on certain methodology, which is a
way to systematically solve the problem or attain its objectives.
It is a very important guideline and lead to completion of any
project work through observation, data collection and data
analysis.
According to Clifford Woody:
Research Methodology comprises of defining & redefining
problems, collecting, organizing &evaluating data, making
deductions &researching to conclusions..
RESEARCH DESIGN
A research design is a framework or blueprint for conducting
the marketing research project. It specifies the details of the
procedures necessary for obtaining the information needed to
structure and/or solve marketing research problem.
On the basis of fundamental objectives of the research we can
classify research design into
1)EXPLORATORY
2)CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH
SAMPLING PLAN
1) SAMPLING TECHNIQUE USED:
This research has used convenience sampling technique.
Convenience sampling technique: Convenience sampling is used in
exploratory research where the researcher is interested in getting an
inexpensive approximation of the truth. As the name implies, the
sample is selected because they are convenient.
2) SELECTION OF SAMPLE SIZE: 100
For the study, a sample size of 100 has been taken into
consideration.
3) POPULATION: Customer who does shopping both traditional
and online.
4) SAMLING FRAME: Nungambakkam, Chennai
DATA COLLECTION
As it is already to be known that there are two types of Data
Collection methods which are as following:-Primary Research &
Secondary Research.
Primary Research
Primary research (also called field research) involves the
collection of data that does not already exist. This can be
through numerous forms, including Questionnaires and
telephone interviews amongst others.
Secondary Research
Secondary research ( also called desk research) involves the
summary, collation and/or synthesis of existing research rather
than primary research, where data is collected from, for
example, research subjects or experiments.
In doing this research the both methods are being used.
The Questionnaires are being prepared and filled through the selected
sample size from the selected field.
The Secondary data is being collected from different magazines and
newspapers. For the Literature of review certain online journals has also
been collected.
Age
16-25
26-35
46-60
Number of responses
75
24
1
Age
16-25
24%
26-35
46-60
1%
75%
From the above diagram we can say that 75% of the respondents fall in the age
bracket of 16-25 and 24% of the respondents in the age bracket of 26-35 and the
remaining 1% in the age bracket of 46-50.
Gender
Female
Male
No of responses
25
75
Gender
Female
Male
25%
75%
From the above diagram it can be seen that 75% of the respondents are Male
whereas the remaining 25% are female.
Number of responses
34
66
34
From the above diagram we can infer that 66% of respondents still prefer brick
and mortar stores over online shopping whereas only 34% actually find online
shopping more convenient.
Number of
responses
47
1
36
12
4
12
1
From the above diagram we can infer that 47% of the respondents do not shop
online as they feel quality and genuinity of the product cannot be examined
whereas 36% feel that they cannot actually examine how the product looks and
feels, 12% of the respondents feel shopping online will result in advertisement
spamming, 4% of the respondents feel that shopping online may lead to security
problems like hacking of their passwords and accounts and a meagre of 1% feel
there might be other problem.
Number
oof
responses
46
7
31
0
31
5
23
69
37
0
From the above diagram it can be inferred that most of the respondents shop
online as they feel the cost is less, product can be compared, decision can be
made seeing the reviews, and also it saves time whereas very few respondents
chose pricing and availability as the reasons.
How do you feel the Internet is changing the traditional in-store shopping
due to online stores the retailers are offering equivalent discounts to attract cuatomers
Payment process
Product order process
Product selection process
Refund benefits
Replacement option
Number of
responses
3
24
7
44
11
11
How do you feel the Internet is changing the traditional in-store shopping
Number of responses
The main benefit which the respondents see in online shopping is the wide
range of products available under one roof , unlike traditional stores where the
customer needs to visit different stores for shopping different products also the
easy payment options like EMI and discounts along with return back policy and
refund benefits attracts a large number of customers to shop online.
Number of responses
39
66
33
12
35
Number of responses
Online shopping helps to place an order with ease without any hassle and
with the capacity to handle millions of customers at the same time also
with delivery guarantees being made by almost every e commerce giant
like flipkart and amazon more and more people are choosing online
shopping.
Number of responses
88
1
32
0
15
23
23
Number of responses
The above image shows that google is the main source by which people find
their preferred online stores followed by ads on facebook, television and other
online ads displayed while browsing websites also word of mouth
communication from friends, relatives helps people choose a particular e
commerce site.
1
20
8
17
15
18
9
8
2
13
22
19
27
19
23
28
3
19
21
7
15
24
22
19
4
23
36
23
15
20
25
25
5
25
8
18
12
20
22
21
36
28
27
25
23
20
22
21
19
19
17
25
23
22 22
24
23
19
18
18
25
21
2020
19
15 1515
13
12
8
9
7
Number of responses
7
19
0
Number of responses
The above image shows that the customers are highly satisfied with the
deliveries which are often done on time