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variable being used, data-collection procedure, and hypothesis for research. The size, nature,
description about subjects, and the source of data should be provided here. The tools
(ifany) usedto collect the data must also be provided in this section. The analysis process
to be followed while conducting the research is presented. For detailed procedure of exper-
imental design refer Chapter 4. The data-collection procedure is explained in Chapter 5.
For example, the experimental process depicted in Figure 9.2is followed for conducting
research to nd the answers to questions given in Figure 9.1. ...