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waste management as a need, and IEC material and campaign for household waste
disposal management system awareness.
4.2.2 Pilot Study
A pilot study was carried out by administering questionnaire to 50 teachers, senior
citizens, and staff that gave directions to modify the questions and explanation of
technical words.
4.2.3 The Sample
The sample of the study was comprised of randomly selected 250 respondents from
associations, corporations from urban, semi-urban, and rural areas of India. Most of
the respondents were from the upper and middle strata of the local community.
4.2.4 Description and Type of Response Group
Majority were female respondents, excepting for government officials. Population
was housewives, farmers, and teachers imparting primary as well as secondary
education.
4.2.5 Education Level
It varied from primary class level to postgraduate or even to doctorate in few cases.
There were certain respondents, who were as good as illiterate.
4.2.6 Income Group
The income of each respondent varied from one lakh to five lakhs PA and above.
4.3 Data Collection Tools
4.3.1 Structuring of Questionnaire
The questionnaire covered all the aspects of the subject under study. It was compiled
after in-depth study with subject experts. It was developed in English and Hindi as
well, as major area identified for research was Hindi belt and deduction level was
low.
J. Chauhan et al.
waste management as a need, and IEC material and campaign for household waste
disposal management system awareness.
4.2.2 Pilot Study
A pilot study was carried out by administering questionnaire to 50 teachers, senior
citizens, and staff that gave directions to modify the questions and explanation of
technical words.
4.2.3 The Sample
The sample of the study was comprised of randomly selected 250 respondents from
associations, corporations from urban, semi-urban, and rural areas of India. Most of
the respondents were from the upper and middle strata of the local community.
4.2.4 Description and Type of Response Group
Majority were female respondents, excepting for government officials. Population
was housewives, farmers, and teachers imparting primary as well as secondary
education.
4.2.5 Education Level
It varied from primary class level to postgraduate or even to doctorate in few cases.
There were certain respondents, who were as good as illiterate.
4.2.6 Income Group
The income of each respondent varied from one lakh to five lakhs PA and above.
4.3 Data Collection Tools
4.3.1 Structuring of Questionnaire
The questionnaire covered all the aspects of the subject under study. It was compiled
after in-depth study with subject experts. It was developed in English and Hindi as
well, as major area identified for research was Hindi belt and deduction level was
low.