RESEARCH SKILLS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
Dr. Umar B. Kudu
Dr. Hassan, A.M.
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ISBN:978–978–982–326–1
PREFACE
During their many years 0f teaching, the authors noticed that students have trouble c0mprehending b00ks 0n research meth0d0l0gy. The language used in research b00ks like this 0ne is typically technical. The students are unfamiliar with the course’s language, technique, and substance because it is not taught until the master’s degree level.
The writers have tried to use terminology that is extremely n0ntechnical in their writing. Students who strive to comprehend the research approach through self-learning may also find it simple, acc0rding t0 s0me study. The chapters are written with that technique. Even those students who intend to attain a higher level 0f kn0wledge 0f the research meth0d0l0gy in social sciences will find this b00k very helpful, particularly, understanding the basic concepts before they attempt any b00k 0n research meth0d0l0gy.
This b00k is useful for th0se students wh0 may 0ffer Research Meth0d0l0gy at P0st Graduati0n and undergraduate Levels.
FOREWORD
I regard it as h0n0ur t0 be asked t0 write a f0rew0rd t0 research skills in Science and Technology Education f0r Tertiary Instituti0ns in Nigeria. A research is a process of academic investigation that inv0lves the collection, synthesis, and analysis 0f relevant data toward the solution of a well-defined problem. The authors of this b00k has made an excellent and very articulate presentation of standard research pr0cedures and h0w t0 write standard empirical research reports. The authors have greatly simplified research pr0cedures and techniques by discussing in g00d detail the essential steps f0r a standard research procedure and report. The b00k have a standard material in structure and c0ntent f0r any undergraduate 0r graduate student wh0 wants t0 have a g00d grasp 0f research pr0cedures and rep0rt. It is als0 a standard material for institutions in research meth0d0l0gy. I have special pleasure in recommending this b00k for use by students and lecturers in tertiary institutions.