Methodology for Quality Control Research in Automobile Industry

This project outlines the research methodology employed to study quality control within the automobile industry. The study utilizes a mixed methodology, incorporating questionnaires, interviews, and case studies to gather comprehensive data. Questionnaires, employing both open-ended and closed-ended questions, are distributed via email to a sample of respondents, ensuring cost-effectiveness and time efficiency. Interviews are conducted with industry authorities to gain in-depth insights, while case studies provide an exploration of past situations. The sampling technique involves selecting a sample of 30 respondents from various departments, with an additional 10 respondents selected for interviews. Data analysis is performed using SPSS software to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data. The research is anticipated to be completed in approximately four months, with a timeline that includes questionnaire and interview preparation, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The project also provides references to support the methodology used.

METHODOLOGY

Table of Contents
Methodology....................................................................................................................................1
Questionnaire...............................................................................................................................1
Interview......................................................................................................................................1
Case studies.................................................................................................................................2
Sampling technique.........................................................................................................................2
Sample.........................................................................................................................................2
Sample size..................................................................................................................................2
Setting..........................................................................................................................................2
Protocol............................................................................................................................................3
Data analysis................................................................................................................................3
Timeline.......................................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5

Methodology
Research methodology is been considered as the most important aspect to conduct a
study effectively. It includes the structure of carrying out a study and reaching towards an
effective result out of the same. The present study is been carried out by making use of mixed
methodology as different tools would be used to collect and evaluate the data related to the
subject matter. In context to conduct a study on quality control in automobile industry, the
researcher would make use of questionnaire, interview and case studies respectively. The tools
would help in acquiring relevant data from different sources and evaluating the same effectively.
Questionnaire
A questionnaire technique is one of the most commonly used method of collecting data
for conducting a research effectively. This data collection method is been considered as an
effective method of acquiring primary data and is been involves in vast number of studies by the
scholars. In the present study, the researcher would be using both open ended and closed ended
questions for the respondents concerning the subject matter. The investigator would be making
use of self- administered questionnaire which do not require any physical attendance of the
researcher and the questionnaire is been distributed through e-mails to the selected respondents
(Mackey and Gass, 2015). This techniques is been also considered as time and cost effective for
the researcher and helps in carrying out the research effectively. The respondents are asked to
send back their responses to a specific official mail which helps the researcher to collect data
efficiently.
Interview
The researcher would be arranging interview with a specific number of authorities to
acquire more in-depth information regarding the topic. The interview would be focused with the
higher level of authorities of the industry having in-depth knowledge and information about the
industry specifically. This technique would mainly assist in acquiring more clear and specific
information or responses over the questions related to quality control in automobile industry
significantly (Brinkmann, 2014).
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Case studies
Case study is another technique of availing data and information related to the subject matter. it
is basically an exploration of the facts out of the past situation and even concerning the topic.
Various case studies would be evaluated by the researcher concerning quality control in
automobile industry so that to extract the relevant facts for the present study.
Sampling technique
Sample
The sample is the portion selected out of a large population representing as the whole. The
sample of respondents would be selected out of the employees of automobile industry. The
employees would be selected from different departments of the industry so that to acquire
diversified opinions regarding the subject matter.
Sample size
In order to acquire adequate amount of responses and conduct the study effectively, the
researcher would be selecting a sample of 30 respondents and would be provided with the
questionnaire specifically. The respondents would be selected by making use of simple random
sampling technique and would be selected randomly from diversified departments of the industry
(Csikszentmihalyi and Larson, 2014). The researcher would however keep in mind that there is
no gender biasness and thus would ensure to maintain a balance among the respondents as well.
In addition to this, nearly about 10 respondents would be selected for interview purpose. For
conducting an interview, the researcher would select higher managerial authorities out of the
departments of automobile industry seeking to have more clear and detailed information of the
industry.
Setting
The researcher would be designing the interview procedure by consulting to the dignitaries of the
industry so that to avoid any issues or misleads over the study. The interviews would be arranged
in the official premises only so that to make convenient for the authorities and manage their time
as well. The respondents would be informed about the research motive and issues so that to
convince them to participate in the interview effectively. An advanced appointment would be
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taken which is anticipated to be between Wednesday and Friday and nearly around 2 P. M to 4
P.M. The time and days are been mainly estimated on the basis of the daily schedules of the
authorities specifically.
Protocol
The researcher had informed clearly about the purpose of contacting the respondents and
conducting the data collection. The respondents would be identified with the help of human
resource departments of the industry by stating specific criteria of the research. The researcher
had even taken consent by the respondents to participate in the research prior a week to the
survey. The acquisition of consent also includes a framework of ethical consideration so that to
make sue about the confidentiality of the data and information collected for the study. In order
to send the e-mails to the respondents, the researcher would first collect the email addresses from
either the human resource departments or the respondents itself. The researcher would sent the e-
mails to the respondents along with a fixed time period to submit their responses back. A copy of
questionnaire would be sent to the administration also so that to avoid any of the conflict of
interest in the departments prior to the respondents. This copy would make sure and inform the
administrator that the questionnaire does not include any of the unauthentic question or any
issues except the research topic.
Data analysis
Primary data analysis was done with the help of SPSS software. The tool is widely used
as it is simple and friendly software for data analysis. The analysis of questionnaire and grouping
questions will be done by using this software for both close and opened ended questions. The
data gathered is encoded in a excel sheet and is imported in the SPSS. The imported data is then
processed using quantitative techniques to produce graphs. The statistical analysis will help in
improving the validity and reliability of research. The analysis of data will help to identify the
quality control measures and approaches that can be used for improving the quality in the
automobile industry.
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Timeline
It is been anticipated that the research would be accomplished in approximately 4
months. The timeframe for the research includes specific activities which would contribute in
accomplishing the study effectively. The breakdown of the activities in the timeline is as follows:
MONTH/
ACTIVITIES MONTH 1 MONTH 2 MONTH 3 MONTH 4
Preparation of
questionnaire
and interviews
Collection of
data and
selecting the
sample
Data analysis
and
interpretation
Conclusion
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References
Brinkmann, S., 2014. Interview. In Encyclopedia of Critical Psychology (pp. 1008-1010).
Springer New York.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. and Larson, R., 2014. Validity and reliability of the experience-sampling
method. In Flow and the foundations of positive psychology (pp. 35-54). Springer
Netherlands.
Mackey, A. and Gass, S.M., 2015. Second language research: Methodology and design.
Routledge.
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