Research Proposal: Problem
Research Proposal: Problem
Research Proposal: Problem
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
INTRODUCTION
Problem
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The purpose of this study was to know "Why people prefer different
fuel stations" and what are the independent variables that help
them to select the fuel stations.
Need
The fuel stations had gone a revolutionary change.
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An intense
BACKGROUND
As mentioned above that there is a change taking place in the
setting up of the petrol pumps and consumer are becoming aware
of the quality of fuel and the Quality of Services and outlook of
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PROCEDURE
METHOD AND SOURCES
Questionnaire of method will be used in collecting the data from
respondents.
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Plan of Attack
I will take sample based on non probability convenience sampling.
Under this mode 50 respondents will be surveyed from various
Petrol Pumps of Lahore.
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SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES
First of all we will design the Questionnaire.
Then will distribute them, and collect the information at the spot.
After collecting all the data. I will summarize the result in the
written as well as graphic form.
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Computer
Calculator
Personal Qualification
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SECTION -1
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
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The purpose of this study to know "why people prefer different fuel
stations?", and what are independent variable help them to Select
the Fuel station.
BENEFITS TO CONSUMERS
The consumers will benefit from this study because problems and
complaints, regarding Fuel Stations, will come to surface through
this research.
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RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
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SECTION - II
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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questions were close ended. They were devised in such a way that
all the relevant information was made available.
I was successful in gathering information about the preference of
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SAMPLE SELECTION
The modus operandi regarding the selection of the sample was
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Sr. No.
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2.
3.
4.
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Residential Area
Model Town
Faisal Town
Defence
Gulberg
Cantt.
Total
Table 2.1
No. of Respondents
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14
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40
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
To calculate the numerical results, percentages were calculated of
the various responses which were then tabulated. It was calculated
in the following number.
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LIMITATION OF STUDY
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SECTION - III
DATA ANALYSIS
NO. OF QUESTIONNAIRES FILLED
Total Questionnaire filled
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Valid
50
10
Invalid
40
Table 3.1
Total No. of questionnaires distributed were 50 and only 10 of them
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were felt that these are not filled correctly. So I here have 40
questionnaire and its results is based on these valid questionnaire.
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Range of Running
(in mks)
No. of
people
% age Weekly
Running
7.5%
15%
22.5%
20%
20%
15%
Total
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100%
Table 3.2
On asking about the average weekly mileage of vehicles in Lahore.
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About 7.5% said that they drive less than 50 kms. 15% says that
they drive between 51 km and 100 kms. About 22.5% says that
they drive in the slab of 101-150 kms. 20% says for 151-200 kms.
20% aid for 201 kms. 250 kms and 15% drive in 251 km 300 kms.
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No. of
People
Percentage
0-10 liters
10%
11-20 liters
15%
21-30 liters
10
25%
31-40 liters
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30%
20%
Above 40 liters
Table 3.3
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petrol with in 31-40 liters and 8% person said they used more than
40 liters of petrol.
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No.of Persons
Percentage
Caltex
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30%
Shell
20
50%
PSO
20%
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different petrol pumps offer. So Shell is of best quality and PSO with
low quality.
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
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Female
Total
12
40
The people I have selected were 40, out of them 28 persons were
male and only 12 were female. This is very necessary to find for my
recommendations and results.
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Age
Below 20 Years
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No.of Persons
Percentage
10%
21-30 years`
31-40 years
41-50 years
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25%
30%
20%
51 and above
15%
40
100%
Total
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EFFECT OF INDEPENDENT
DEPENDENT VARIABLE
VARIABLES ON THE
1.
Quality
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2.
Easy Access
3.
Personal Contacts
4.
5.
Quick Service
2/40 x 100 = 5%
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These tablespoons that these are the major factors which effect the
decision making of the consumer to select the fuel station.
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CONCLUSIONS
From the research findings, I conclude that people have become
more quality conics. Most people consider quality fuel as the most
important independent variable in scheduling a fuel station. People
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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2.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
SAMPLES
The purpose of this study is to find "why people prefer different fuel
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stations".
QUESTIONS
Q.1
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NAME ____________
AGE _____________
MALE ____________
FEMALE ___________
Defence _____________
Gulberg _________________
Faisal Town___________
Cantt. _____________
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Q.3
Q.4
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The petroleum industry has encountered many changes recently.
Fuel stations have undergone a revolutionary change. Their general
appearance,. accommodating capacity, etc. have become improved
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with the influx of cars in the local markets. This increase has been
due to.
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stations,
fitting
electronic
fuel
pumps,
and
then
the
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convenience
sampling
technique.
Out
of
these
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PROPOSAL
ON
PETROLEUM
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HAILEY COLLAGE OF
COMMERCEUNIVERSITY OF THE
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PRESENTED TO:
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PROF.SAJID JAVEDAKBAR
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PRESENTED BY:
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SECTION # F (afternoon)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description
Folio
Acknowledgement
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Executive Summary
Research Proposal...........................................................................1
Background.....................................................................................2
Procedure........................................................................................3
Introduction to the Study................................................................5
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Data Analysis................................................................................12
Demographic Characteristics........................................................15
Effect of Independent Variables
on the Dependent Variable..........................................................17
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Conclusions...................................................................................18
Recommendations........................................................................19
Questionnaire
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project came true only by the grace of Al-Mighty
Allah, Most Gracious, and Most Merciful, Whose help,
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