Population of The Study

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3 Population of the Study
The study targeted the personnel in Tourism sector, State officials, economic analysts and
citizens living on the northern states of Nigeria. The target population provided information on the
rates of unemployment, scarcity of food, rate of economic growth, impact on tourism as well as
the image of the country. These factors are major indicators of the progress of the country or can
be used as measures of the national development. Any change such as a decline in any of the
factors or an improvement will be useful in this study especially in the Northern State of Nigeria.
The targeted people will help with guiding information on the changes experienced in the period
between 2009 and 2015 which experienced intensive activities (disruption) by the Boko Haram
sect.
3.4 Sampling Technique and Sample Size
The target people were selected randomly from the tourism sector, the state, economic
analysts and the members of the public to be in the sample. The sample consisted of 80 people
who were achieved as follows: 30 people were selected randomly from the tourism sector. The
tourism sector included the tourist guides, wardens and the officers in charge of the game
reserves and the parks. 10 officials of the state from the Northern part of the country including
members of the local governments, house representatives, senators as well as governors who
discussed key issues concerning the amount of revenue collected in those years compared to
years when there is minimum Boko Haram activities. They also discussed about the budget
allocated on the security matters in their region which could otherwise been used for the
development of the country. 10 economic analysts who helped in the analysis of the direction of
the economy especially considering the Northern part of the Country. Finally, 20 members of the
public were consulted on their opinions about the economy and how the Boko Haram has
disrupted their normal life including the employment opportunities.
3.7 Sources of data
The primary source of data was the respondents. They provided the study with firsthand
as well as reliable information about the impact of the Boko Haram sect on the activities of the
country including employment activities, tourism sector as well as the image of the nation which
is important in attracting investors to the country. The study also used secondary data. This
included the research materials from written by other researchers who have investigated the
Boko Haram sect impact on other sectors, journals, newspapers reporting on Boko Haram,
government publications as well as magazines.
3.8. Data Collection Instrument
The study designed a questionnaire which was issued to the respondents. The
questionnaire was self-designed with the title “Implication of Boko Haram Insurgency on
Nigeria’s National Development.” The questionnaire consisted of both open-ended and closed
questions which enabled the study to gather adequate information concerning the activities of
Boko Haram sect in the region. Respondents were required to respond to the set of questions to
their best knowledge possible which revealed the extent which the Boko Haram had impacted
matters national development in the country. The questionnaires were distributed using drop and
pick method for most respondents were they filled the questionnaires on their own and then they
would be picked later.
3.9. Instrument Validation and Reliability

Validating the research instruments aims at lowering the level of error in a study. On the
other hand, reliability ensures that the measurements are stable as well as seeking to ensure to
maintain consistency of the instruments of the study. The questionnaire was a valid instrument as
well as a reliable one since it helped the study achieve its objectives to a great extent. Besides,
the analysis and interpretations which relied on the data gathered using the questionnaire was
done precisely and with completeness. Besides, the measurements were consistent. For instance,
the impact of Boko Haram can be illustrated using the low number of tourists vising the country
as well as increased joblessness of not only the youth but also the country as a whole and to be
specific the Northern states citizens.
3.10. Method of Data Analyses
Correlation and regression analysis were the methods used to analyze data. Regression is
a powerful tool of statistics which helps researchers in understanding relationship between two
variables. In this study, regression will be useful in determining the relationship between Boko
Haram and national development. On the other hand, correction analysis helps in quantifying the
link between two data sets.
3.11 Model Description and Justification
After conducting research of the target population, the study will focus on the tourist
guides, economists and the citizens. Besides, the study will also focus on the officials of the state
ranging from the local government officials as well as the federal members such as the house
representatives and senators from the Northern States of Nigeria. The reasons as to why these
people are targeted is because they provide very key information about the progression of the
economy. Tourist guides, wardens have useful information on the extent in which the tourism
sector has been affected since they are in daily contact with the parks as well as the reserves.
Besides, they also have information concerning the statistics or the numbers of the tourists touring
the parks and reserves. Moreover, economists provide information about economic growth as well
as analysis of the progress or decline over the years.
3.12 Limitations of the Methodology
First, the respondents may provide false information. The respondents don’t provide
100 percent correct information especially in cases where social issues or questions requiring
information which may seem to be directly related to them because they may feel security
threat thus providing incorrect response which may amount to wrong interpretations and thus
wrong results. Second, respondents understand and interpret questions in different ways. One
limitations of drop and pick is that the respondent may not interpret the question as required
thus providing wrong responses as well. Some meanings of concepts or words used may be
challenging to the respondents thus having trouble in understanding the intended meaning
which the researcher is trying to pass. Third, a questionnaire may not be able to express the
feelings as well as emotions of the respondents such as those expressed by means of facial
expression or even those expressed through body language. This may lead to the loss of very
useful data to the study. Finally, the questionnaire lacks customization to individuals. The
questionnaire doesn’t provide individuals with tailored set of questions according to
individual characteristics which suite them. General information for all respondents may not
suite every respondent and may not provide all the information.
3.13. Ethical Consideration
The research study observed ethics while dealing with the respondents. First, the study
obtained the consent of the respondents before engaging them in research and therefore each
respondent participated in the research voluntarily or without compulsion. S econd,

respondents’ information was kept confidential unless they agreed to be disclosed. For
identification, they were assigned random numbers which concealed their identities. In simple
terms. Their privacy was observed throughout the period of research. Third, the respondents
were notified about the aims as well as the objectives of the research and therefore any
information provided by them was purposely for the research. Finally, the questionnaire was
formulated using fair language which didn’t cause any harm or offend anybody.

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3.

3 Population of the Study

3.4 Sampling Technique and Sample Size

disrupted their normal life including the employment opportunities.

3.7 Sources of data

government publications as well as magazines.

3.8. Data Collection Instrument

would be picked later.

3.9. Instrument Validation and Reliability

specific the Northern states citizens.

3.10. Method of Data Analyses

link between two data sets.

3.11 Model Description and Justification

as analysis of the progress or decline over the years.

3.12 Limitations of the Methodology

questionnaire doesn’t provide individuals with tailored set of questions according to

3.13. Ethical Consideration

respondent participated in the research voluntarily or without compulsion. S econd,

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