insafresearchwinsafresearchwin Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Insaf Research Wing Insaf Research Wing ginsafresearchwinginsafresearch Central Secretariat Street No.

84, Sector G-6/4, winginsafresearchwinginsafresea Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: 92-51-2270744 rchwinginsafresearchwinginsafre Fax: 92-51-2873893
Committee on Surveying Public Opinion on Society, Politics, Governance & Sovereignty

IRW
Finding solutions for a better Pakistan

searchwinginsafresearchwingins afresearchwinginsafresearchwin ginsafresearchwinginsafresearch Public Opinion on winginsafresearchwinginsafresea Society, Politics, Governance & rchwinginsafresearchwinginsafre Sovereignty searchwinginsafresearchwingins afresearchwinginsafresearchwin ginsafresearchwinginsafresearch winginsafresearchwinginsafresea rchwinginsafresearchwinginsafre searchwinginsafredisciplinejusti cehumanityequalityfaithpietydis ciplinejusticehumanityequalityin
IRW can set trend of surveying and develop tradition of research studies by opening a new chapter in political history.
November 27, 2010 Author: Atif Abbas Committee: Surveying Dossier # 001 Version # 002 Proposal Insaf Research Wing Page 1

irw@insaf.pk

Committee on Surveying

Public Opinion on Society, Politics, Governance & Sovereignty

Insaf Research Wing (IRW) is a part of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (movement for justice a political party, PTI). IRW was created in 2009 to carry out research in order to find solutions for problems in Pakistan. The foremost goal of IRW is to keep people of Pakistan and PTI informed and prepared. The wing is composed of committees. Each committee addresses issues related to its field of expertise. The committees defined as of yet are (i) Economics & Finance (ii) Energy (iii) Science & Technology (iv) Health (v) Education (vi) Environment (vii) Anti-Corruption (viii) Surveying (ix) Socio-Political (x) Foreign Affairs (xi) Strategic Thinking. The research reports/papers are either commissioned by the central executive committee of PTI or committee members of IRW. PTI members can also suggest IRW to consider researching on a matter they find important. IRW welcomes any contributions in the form of scholarly work addressing important issues. Nevertheless, after the author(s) sends the document it is peer reviewed before getting published. In the process of peer review the document is technically analyzed and scrutinized. The procedure is necessary to maintain quality control. However, varying opinions & ideas are not penalized. Apart from working on research reports/papers which shed light on problems and provide basic solutions, IRW undertakes the task of preparing extensive policies for PTI. These detailed and in-depth policy documents are a combination of input from several professionals who are well versed in the subject. IRW also serves as a check on the reigning governments policies. The Wing does not follow a preset ideology while carrying out research. IRW does not endorse any opinion presented in a published report/paper as an official position. Likewise, several research reports/paper on a similar subject published by IRW can have contradictory recommendations though it should be noted that these point of views are sole responsibility of the author(s). Very rarely when there is a complete consensus on a certain research report/paper within IRW only then it is recommended to PTI for official perusal. Any published document by the wing does not constitute it as an official position of PTI unless otherwise stated. Insaf Research Wing works at a national level but its members are located throughout the world bringing in the much needed international experience. IRW practices an open membership policy valid for all Pakistanis regardless of religion or race. Nevertheless, members of other nationalities from international organizations interested in helping Pakistan are always welcome to join IRW.

Published reports of IRW can be accessed at PTIs website www.insaf.pk. The headquarter of IRW is located at PTIs Central Secretariat, Street No. 84, Sector G -6/4, Islamabad, Pakistan. Copyright 2010 by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf All rights reserved. The contents of this report/paper cannot be reproduced without prior permission of IRW.

Insaf Research Wing

Page 2

Committee on Surveying

Public Opinion on Society, Politics, Governance & Sovereignty

Public Opinion on Society, Politics, Governance & Sovereignty

Voice of citizens on various issues can be portrayed on global canvas by means of our human resource and intellectual capacity. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) can reach public in a different style, gather their opinion scientifically and share their viewpoint, worldwide. Insaf Research Wing (IRW) can set trend of surveying and develop tradition of research studies by opening a new chapter in political history. To shape culture of surveying a game plan is proposed. Descriptive Title of the Study Public Opinion on Society, Politics, Governance and Sovereignty A Philosophical Framework. Nature of the Study Cross-Sectional Study: Study carried out once and represents a snapshot of one point in time. Data are collected just once, perhaps over a period of days or weeks or months. a. Problem to be examined There is no definite problem statement; objective of the study is to explore opinion of citizens in context of our society. b. Significance and need for the study Public opinion has its own significance whereas the study is a framework to investigate perspective of a common man on society, politics, governance and sovereignty (the indicators). The need for the study is to portray what citizens in our society think and whether philosophy of public is reflected in our politics and governance. Insaf Research Wing

The study will present viewpoint of citizens, which has never been exposed in such a framework. c. Background information available Surveys already conducted publications. and

d. Scope of the study The study will be conducted in federal capital; the scope of the study revolves around citizens of Islamabad and target respondents will be from all walks of life. e. To whom will it be useful? The study will be useful to researchers, politicians and academic community. Research Design Universe of the Survey: Union Councils of Islamabad Unit of Analysis: Citizen of Islamabad Time Dimension: (Data will be collected in what time frame). Characteristics of Interest: Opinion of citizens on society, politics, governance and sovereignty Mode of Observation: Survey Population Size: {Five Zones of Islamabad} Sampling Unit: A Citizen Sampling Design: Convenience Sampling Sample Size: 1,000 Observation Tool: Questionnaire Research Instrument: i. Design based on categorization and ranking ii. Pretest

Page 3

Committee on Surveying

Public Opinion on Society, Politics, Governance & Sovereignty

Data Collection & Processing Data Collection Technique to be used is Quantitative: Survey Collection Procedure: Questionnaire method Quality Control Measures: i. Supervisor training ii. Enumerator training iii. Field editing iv. Double entry of the data (some percentage of each data operators work is re-entered to ensure reliability of data entry) v. Enumerators profile Data Processing Editing (Primary) Data: Central Editing Classification of Data: Arranging data in groups on the basis of certain characteristics (data entry) Data Analysis & Presentation Data Analysis Statistical Method Descriptive Statistics Data Presentation Tabular and Graphical Presentation Interpretation of Results Address findings - portray results.

Survey Team: a. Supervisor(s) b. Enumerators Data Entry Operators: c. Persons (for data entry and checking) Cost Estimate 1. Cost on copies of questionnaire 2. Stationery

Survey Methodology and Research Instrument Development depicted in Figure# 1.0 on Page# 5. Resources & Facilities Required 1. Bundle of papers, size: A4 2. Printer and Computer (for data entry) 3. Copies of Questionnaire 4. Stationery: pencil, sharpener, eraser, pen, envelop and cardboard / file 5. Introductory letter and guidelines from IRW 6. Human resource for surveying and data entry:

Insaf Research Wing

Page 4

Committee on Surveying

Public Opinion on Society, Politics, Governance & Sovereignty

Figure# 1.0: Survey Methodology & Research Instrument Development

Results Design of Research Instrument Data Interpretation

Stratification: Union Councils (Rural + Urban)

Approval Data Analysis & Presentation Training of Enumerators

Convenience Sampling

Pre-testing of Research Instrument

Data Processing (editing & classification)

Data Collection

Quality Control Measures - Field editing - Data cleaning - Double entry of data Distribution of Sample

Finalization of Research Instrument

Approval

Insaf Research Wing

Page 5

Committee on Surveying

Public Opinion on Society, Politics, Governance & Sovereignty

Bibliography Research Methodology for Management Decisions, Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration (CEMBA), Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning (COL) (Vancouver, Canada). Research Methods, Virtual University (VU) of Pakistan. Autobiographical Sketch Atif Abbas:- Research Scholar, work experience in management consultancy, print media and embedded systems. [E-mail, A2: atieph@yahoo.com]

Insaf Research Wing

Page 6