1.1Origin of the report
This report has been prepared following the instruction of our course teacher Pro. Ali Akkas as a part of our course “Business Communication” under the EMBA program of Dhaka University.
1.2 Objective of the report 1. Broad objective To discuss traffic jam, it’s causes and remedies
2. Specific objective -To discuss the effects of traffic jam on environment and social life, -To be introduced with the way of relief from traffic jam. - To find the way of upgrading the traffic systems
1.3 Scope and Limitations of the report
This report could have even more wealth and information. But, due to limited time, few information could be collected. More budgeting on this report could have given it a aristocratic look. In spite of these limitations, it has been tried to enrich this report by proper and authentic information.
It has been tried to be rational with the real figure of traffic jam. It is believed that this report will help the follower to go for further analysis.
Chapter 02: Methodology
2.1 Population Parameters
A parameter is a numerical summary of a population; because populations have so many members, these can never be known except if a census is taken.
2.2 Sampling Design
In the theory of finite population sampling a sampling design specifies for every possible sample its probability of being drawn. Mathematically a sampling design is denoted by the function P(S) which gives the probability of drawing a sample.
2.3 Variables Covered
Here we have included
-urban traffic problems
-suburban traffic problems
-high way traffic problems
2.4 Methods of Data Collection
There are four main methods of data collection. • Census. A census is a study that obtains data from every member of a population. In most studies, a census is not practical, because of the cost and/or time required.
References: 1. Text books: Giltow, C. & Oppenhein, R. (1995). Management: Tools and methods for improvement. Boston: Irwin-Mcgraw-Hill. 2. Websites: -HYPERLINK http://statisticssolutions.blogspot.com/2008/09/what-is-included-in-data-analysis-plan.html -http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_causes_traffic_jams -http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_some_ways_a_traffic_jam_affects_the_society_and_environment - http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/what-causes-traffic-jams-you/ http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0931283.html#axzz0wBBDMA5L