School of Statistics and Planning (SSP): Recent submissions
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Factors affecting family planning use among women of reproductive age (15-16) years in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The objective of this study was to examine the factors affecting family planning use in Uganda. The study put emphasis on demographic factors of the respondents as the independent variables and family planning use as the ... -
Examining the impact of COVID-19 on the role of insurance in the petroleum industry
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The research project deals with the impact of COVID-19 on the role of insurance in the petroleum industry. The COVID-19 pandemic is correlated with the excess crude oil in the market due to a halt in the major businesses ... -
An extent to which the youth access financial services from financial service providers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This research explores the critical issue of youth accessing financial services from financial service providers. As the World’s population continues to grow, their financial inclusion is paramount for economic development ... -
Determinants of financial performance of micro, small and medium sized enterprises in Uganda: a case study of Nakawa Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. The research objectives for this study were: to assess the effect of governance ... -
Factors influencing the gross profit percentage of supermarkets in Uganda: a case study in areas around Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The main purpose of the study was to understand the factors influencing the gross profit percentage of supermarkets by the different suppliers in sub areas of Kampala county. The research mainly focused on a sample of 25 ... -
Factors associated with alcohol consumption among spouses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study aimed at identifying the factors associated with alcohol consumption among spouses in Uganda. Its specific objectives included assessing the socio-economic factors influencing spouses to drink, determining the ... -
Analysis on the impact of consumer demographics on purchase of clothes: a case study of School Statistics and Planning, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-04)The study sought determine the impact of consumer demographics on purchase of clothes at school of statistics and planning in Makerere university. The study used primary data and was collected using a questionnaire form ... -
Analysis on the role of education and awareness in mitigating cybercrime. A study of Ugandan Internet users
(Makerere University, 2024)This dissertation investigates the awareness of cyber crime among Ugandan internet users, examining demographic, socio-economic, and internet usage factors. Drawing from the Uganda National Household Survey dataset of 2020, ... -
Factors influencing the utilization of oral contraceptive pills among women in Wakiso district: A quantitative study in Jinja Kalori parish.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study focuses on analyzing the use of oral contraceptive pills among women in Wakiso district, with a specific case study conducted in Jinja Kalori parish. The primary objective of this research is to determine the ... -
Factors determining fuel prices in Uganda: a case study of Ibanda District
(Makerere University, 2023-03)The main objective of the study was to identify factors that determine fuel prices in the country. The study used a sample of 25 petrol stations, in Ibanda district which was chosen as the case study. The study used primary ... -
An R web based application that will calculate sample size for the Mann-Whitney U Test
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This project intends to develop an R web-based application that can easily be usable by researchers who are not familiar with coding to calculate sample size for the Mann-Whitney U test with the primary focus on the effect ... -
Factors affecting women participation in savings and credit cooperative organization in Buyanja subcounty Rukungiri district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The objective of this study was to examine factors affecting women participation in savings and credit cooperative organization in Buyanja subcounty Rukungiri district. Primary data was obtained from respondents in Buyanja ... -
Assessing the contribution of village savings and loan association (VSLA) financial inclusion model among women living in Jinja case study of Bugembe town council Jinja district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)A Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) IS A GROUP OF 10-25 people who save together and take small loans from these savings. The activities of the VSLA run in cycles of about one year, after which their money is ... -
Factors affecting business performance in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The study examines the factors affecting the business performance in Makerere University. The contribution of businesses in promoting economic growth and development is widely documented. The nature of the business ... -
Factors affecting the adoption of electronic payment of tuition in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Factors affecting the adoption of electronic payment of tuition in Makerere University was carried out in Makerere University where a total of 102 students were interviewed. the study had the objectives which included to ... -
Factors influencing the prevalence (morbidity) of malaria in Masaka District in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)This study was undertaken to assess the factors influencing malaria morbidity in Kijjabwemi village which is located in Masaka district. The main objective was to find out the relationship between social factors (distance ... -
The impact of auditing on the performance of district local government. A case study of lira district
(Makerere University, 2023-04)Auditing is an examination of certain statements covering the transactions over a period, and the financial position of an organization on a certain date in order that the auditor may issue a report on them. It is carried ... -
What social-demographic factors associated with poverty among the youth a case study of Makandwa village-Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Poverty is pronounced deprivation in wellbeing and a person to be termed poor is when one doesn’t have enough income or consumption to put them above some adequate minimum threshold, according to the World Bank and it is ... -
The role of internal audit function on the public service delivery in the Ugandan State Parastatals: A case study of Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2023)This dissertation investigates "The Role of Internal Audit Function on Public Service Delivery in Ugandan State Parastatals," with a specific focus on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The study aims to assess the ... -
Agricultural practices of rice production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The objective of the study was to investigate the socio-economic and demographic factors determining rice production in Uganda. Secondary data was collected from UBOS containing different households in Uganda carrying out ...