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Statistical Analysis On Consumption Of Kerosine
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1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The
study is based on the statistics analysis on the consumption of
kerosene in Nasarawa Local Government. It will be limited to the
discussion on level of consumption, availability, cost and alternative
source of house energy to the use of the commodity.
1.6 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
study encounter’s some problems in terms of scare related literature as
there is no previous record kept by the government or other relevant
stakeholders on the consumption of kerosene in Nasarawa local
government.
The scope of the study is also limited to Nasarawa Local
government as a result insufficient fund and time for the researcher to
carryout the research; however the researcher tries all possible options
to ensure that the aim of this research is not overcome by the
aforementioned limitations.
1.7 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
For the
purpose of achieving the set goals of this research, the researcher
formulate the following research hypothesis which will be tested at the
end of the research.
H0: The high cost of kerosene and its unavailability has no significant effect on its consumption level in Nasarawa.
H1: The high cost of kerosene and its unavailability has a significant effect on its consumption level in Nasarawa.
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
KEROSENE:
Kerosene is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in
industry and households. It is a light fuel oil obtained by distilling
petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heating boilers;
paraffin oil.
CONSUMPTION: This is the process in which the substance
of a thing is completely destroyed, used up, or incorporated or
transformed into something else. Consumption of goods and services is
the amount of them used in a particular time period.
HOUSEHOLD: A
household consists of one or more people who live in the same dwelling
and also share at meals or living accommodation, and may consist of a
single family or some other grouping of people. A single dwelling will
be considered to contain multiple households if either meals or living
space are not shared.
FUEL WOOD: is a fuel such as firewood,
charcoal, chips, sheets, pellets, and sawdust which are used as a source
of household energy for the purpose of cooking, warming and lighting.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Kerosene has been an important household fuel since the mid-19th century. In developed countries its use has greatly declined because of electrification. However, in developing countries, kerosene use for cooking and lighting remains widespread. This research work is focused statistical analysis on the consumption of kerosene (a case study of Nasarawa Local Government Area). The research work is divided into five chapters with chapter covering introduction, historical background, statement of pr ... Continue reading---
