ICT in Research Methodology

1. IT Tools in RM
Using Open Source tools

3. Data Collection
• Web/Andi/iOS Forms
• Missed Calls
• IVR
• Email / Whats App
• Push/Pull SMS
• Social platforms

4. Data Collection
• Number of tools are online available to collect the data likewise;
• Google Docs : like winword cloud documents
• Google Sheets: Just like an excel format under which no. of users add the data
simultaneously
• Google Forms: A proper designed format which present the data in pictorial format as
well as in google sheets
• Kobbo Tool Box: A tool designed by huminatrian group. (incorporates the GeoLocation
and systemID)
• #tags: using social media (for opinion purpose)
• Open data kit
• Survey Monkey: Online forms
• Field surveys etc…

5. Data Tabulation
• A process of arranging
the data in a row x
column matrix (two way
tabulation)

6. Normalization
First normal form
•Eliminate repeating groups in individual tables.
•Create a separate table for each set of related data.
•Identify each set of related data with a primary key.
Second normal form
•Create separate tables for sets of values that apply to multiple records .
•Relate these tables with a foreign key
Third normal form
•Eliminate fields that do not depend on the key

7. Data Tabulation : eDISTRICT example
District
Dist_ID Disty_nm N Officer +
details
SML Shimla
K Kangra
SRM Sirmour
M Mandi
C Chamba
Transaction type
Trans_ID Trans_type Details
R Revenue +++
W WCD +++
P Panchayat +++
R Rural Dev. +++
Customer
Cust_ID Name Ph.
1 Manu 249323
2 Tanu 236540
3 Anu 252234
Transaction
ID Dist_ID Trans_ID Cust_ID Transaction
T1 K R 1 Nakal
T2 SML W 3 Sr. Citizen
T3 K P 3 Child Cert.

8. Data Analysis
• MS Excel by Microsoft
• SPSS by IBM
• R Tools

9. Report Writing / Drafting
• Speech to text Software:
• Gboard in android
• G-Docs
• Window tools
• MS Word/ Open text software
• References
• Auto - Indexing
• Proof reading (winword + Text to speech)
• Chart Insertion

10. Information dissemination
• Government servers
• Websites (Google sites)
• Social media
• Google docs/sheets
• Blogs
• Slideshare
• Data.gov.in
• Video Conferencing
• Youtube
• LAN Messenger

11. Planning and Management
• Analysing previous data for setting up the
goals.
• Use of Gantt Chart for setting the timeline.
• Using Calendar; to behave as a personal
assistant.
• Pictorial representation of work/fund-flow.
• Specialized Softwares.
• Microsoft Kaizala app to co-ordinate between
the teams.

12. Planning and Management
• Take notes: Keep
• Pictorial representation of work/fund-flow.
• Specialized Softwares.
• Microsoft Kaizala app to co-ordinate between
the teams.

13. Data Storage
• External storage Devices:
• DVD / CD / USB Device / Hard disk
• Cloud computing
• Microsoft’s One Drive
• Google Drive
• Drop Box
• Network servers
• Data Base Servers

14. Monitoring
• System Dashboard
• Gantt Chart interlinked with System software.
• CCTV

15. Involving stakeholders / Mode of
communication:
• Traditional Involvement :
• File Movement
• Digital Involvement
• Video conferencing
• E-mail
• SMS / MMS
• Youtube
• Fax / Scanner
• Social Media
• Facebook
• Twitter
• My Gov like App

16. Presentation
• Using Projector
• Presenter
• Camera
• Videos / Images

17. Feedback
• Social Platform
• Online surveys
• Push messages
• Emails
• Missed Call

18. Reporting
• Management Information Software
• Customized Database reports

19. Financial Inclusion
• PFMS- Public Financial Management System
• Internet Banking
• Wallets
• PoS Terminal
• USSD: Unstructured Supplementary Service Data
• Aadhaar enabled Payment System
• Unified Payment Interfaces
• RTGS : Real Time Gross Settlement
• National Electronics Funds Transfer System (NEFT)
• IMPS : Immediate Payment Services

21. The Central and State Governments are in the process
of developing Scheme based portals, in order to
achieve-
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Handling voluminous work- increasing efficiency
• Re-engineering of the process
• Standardizing the formats and processes.
• Time bound information sharing
• Eliminating the role of middle-man.
• Instant information for better decisions.
• Time bound services to common man at their locality
through Citizen Service centers or e-devices at
affordable prices with transparency and reliability.