I suppose, first and foremost, that the total physical number of the organisations to be studied should be ascertained. If the total number is 30 and above which is statistically large, a sample can be drawn using appropriate sample size determination formula and sampling technique. Thereafter, the respondents expected to complete the research instrument can be obtained from the Human Resource Departments of each of the organisations depending on the unit of analysis adopted which can macro-level (senior staff and above), groups or individuals (micro-level). The number of respondents from each organisation is then summed up to arrive eventually at the population of the study.Again, if the population of respondents is large too, sampling can be carried out also as mentioned earlier on. Bowley's formula can be used to determine the copies of the research instrument to be administered to each organisation to ensure that proportionality is achieved.Your perspectives are awaited because, meaningful scientific life, demands that we learn, unlearn and relearn. Cheers.
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Yes, you are correct in your understanding of how the issue of population can be treated and handled in an empirical research study.
The first step is to identify the total physical number of organizations that will be studied. If the total number is 30 or above, then a sample can be drawn using appropriate sample size determination formula and sampling technique.
The next step is to determine the unit of analysis. The unit of analysis can be macro-level (senior staff and above), groups, or individuals (micro-level). The number of respondents from each organization is then summed up to arrive eventually at the population of the study.
If the population of respondents is large, then sampling can be carried out to ensure that the sample is representative of the population. Bowley's formula can be used to determine the number of copies of the research instrument to be administered to each organization to ensure that proportionality is achieved.
It is important to note that the sampling technique and sample size will depend on the specific research question and the resources available to the researcher. However, the general principles outlined above should be followed to ensure that the population is treated and handled appropriately in an empirical research study.
Here are some additional tips for handling the population issue in an empirical research study:
- Be clear about the research question and the objectives of the study. This will help you to determine the appropriate population and sample size.
- Use a reputable sampling technique to draw a sample from the population.
- Be careful not to oversample or undersample the population.
- Use statistical methods to analyze the data and draw conclusions from the study.
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