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Data on the awareness and adoption of ICT in town planning firms in Lagos state, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: This dataset covers an investigation into awareness and adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) in town planning firms in Lagos state, Nigeria. A survey of thirty (30) town planning firms in Lagos state, Nigeria was conducted. The survey was carried out between January to March 2017 by the use of questionnaires. The dataset contains responses on the factors that influence ICT usage, barriers and constraints of ICT usage. The five (5) point Likert scale was used for quantitative data analysis. The data can help identify the level of ICT usage, identify areas of concern and solutions can be proffered based on the results of the analysis.

SUBMITTER: Akinola AO

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6116422 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Data on the awareness and adoption of ICT in town planning firms in Lagos state, Nigeria.

Akinola Adedotun O AO Salau Taofik T Oluwatayo Adedapo A Babalola Oluwatosin O Okagbue Hilary I HI

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This dataset covers an investigation into awareness and adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) in town planning firms in Lagos state, Nigeria. A survey of thirty (30) town planning firms in Lagos state, Nigeria was conducted. The survey was carried out between January to March 2017 by the use of questionnaires. The dataset contains responses on the factors that influence ICT usage, barriers and constraints of ICT usage. The five (5) point Likert scale was used for quantitativ ...[more]

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Data on the awareness and adoption of ICT in town planning firms in Lagos state, Nigeria.

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Data on the awareness and adoption of ICT in town planning firms in Lagos state, Nigeria.

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