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March 31, 2026

How to Determine Sample Size of a Study Using Taro Yamane Formula .

In this article, we will learn with examples, the right way to calculate and determine the sample size of a study using Taro Yamane's formula in research. We will use an illustration of real-time research carried out in recent times. We will start by showing you sample of how to…

March 29, 2026

How to Defend Your Research Methodology with Ease | Common Questions with Answers .

In this short article, I have provided you with a guide that will help you defend your research methodology with ease. This is based on popular demand and the fact that chapter three, which is mostly “research methodology”, is the most crucial part of project writing. You must not joke…

National Open University Courses and Requirements

March 25, 2026

NOUN University .

National Open University also known as NOUN is one of the prestigious universities in Nigeria with thousand of students across the country and at diaspora. Every year students aspire to get admitted into NOUN, this comes with many questions related to the best courses to apply and the requirements to…

March 23, 2026

Instruments Used for Data Collection .

Instrumentation Used for Data Collection: The example I have provided below should guide you on how to add the instrument you used in data collection in the method of data collection section of a research paper. Many students find it difficult to present this part of their research, especially during…

November 4, 2025

Research Proposal .

A research proposal is the first thing students do before embarking on a research endeavor. The proposal serves as a plan outlining how the study will be conducted. Supervisors usually request a research proposal before allowing students under their guidance to commence the research proper. This is because they intend…

November 3, 2025

Final Year Topics for Business Administration .

In this article, I will be sharing approvable final year topics for business administration. Business administration is one of the very good courses to study in any higher institution. So, before you choose that research topic, make sure it is something that relates to business administration, it should relate to…

November 2, 2025

How to Write an Acknowledgement for a Project .

Writing an acknowledgement for a project is one of the simplest yet most important aspects of project research writing. What is acknowledgment Acknowledgement is the process of thanking, appreciating, and recognizing people and resources that helped you to complete your research work. These people who assisted you to write and…

November 1, 2025

How to calculate CGPA in University .

In today’s article, I will be teaching you the easiest method to calculate CGPA in University. What is CGPA CGPA stands for Cumulative Grade Point Average. This is determined at the end of each academic year in school. To calculate your CGPA, you need to first arrive at each semester’s…

October 31, 2025

Why We Study Economics .

Why do we study economics? This is a very valid question to ask, and I know that many students, particularly prospective university students, always ask, “Why do we study economics”? For many people, economics is just one of those subjects that we do in the higher institutions, just one of…

October 25, 2025

Atmospheric and Environmental Research .

Studies in atmospheric and environmental research a crucial because of the caliber of experts and academics that carry out the research. This research is being done by environmental researchers, scientists, and environmental science professionals, including people in the disciplines of geography, geology, and climatology, among others. Atmospheric and environmental research,…

October 22, 2025

Choosing a Project Supervisor .

Choosing a project supervisor is the first and most important decision a good research student would make. This is because a project supervisor is supposed to be the backbone of the student under his or her supervision; the student's success or failure depends on the extent of help, guidance, and…

write your complete final year project using ChatGPT

October 13, 2025

How To Write a Complete Final Year Project Using ChatGPT .

In this article, I want to show you how you can write your complete final year project using ChatGPT (A popular AI tool). It might sound funny, but this method I will show you is very effective, and many students and even professors have been writing their projects, theses, and…

July 31, 2025

5 Nigerian Universities that Don’t Require JAMB for Admission .

The 5 Nigerian universities that don’t require JAMB for admission aren’t any less prestigious than universities with big names in Nigeria; rather, they have chosen to lower their acceptance requirements to accommodate as many students as possible. Many university candidates are frustrated today because they either failed the JAMB examination…

July 8, 2025

Help With My Thesis .

Hey, I need help with my thesis! If this is you, then listen up. One of the most challenging activities in higher institutions is the completion of a thesis. At the undergraduate, master's, or doctoral level, there is always a time when a student will find themselves saying, without uttering…

July 7, 2025

Statistics thesis help .

Every student at some point requires help with a statistics thesis. It is one of the assists that could boost grades and put one in a good spot during academic research. To write a thesis in statistics, mere knowledge of formulas and data analysis is not enough. It requires a…

July 1, 2025

Evaluative Thesis .

This article on “evaluative thesis” might seem technical to some. Still, if you patiently and meticulously read through it just once, you will understand the message being passed on the subject matter. To start with, let's look at the main subject of discussion; An evaluative thesis is best referred to…

June 30, 2025

Thesis review .

A thesis review is an important activity in the career of an academic study. It is the period of critique, evaluation and refinement of a thesis paper written by students before the research papers are defended or published by their institution. This process of reviewing the thesis makes research papers…

June 27, 2025

Secret AI Tools to Help You Write Your Final Year Project .

In this article, you will be shown the secret AI tools to help you write your final year project, thesis, dissertation, essay and even assignments with ease. Keep reading to unravel the fastest way to finish your papers without hassles. The purpose of this article is not to encourage laziness…

June 26, 2025

Master Thesis Help .

This article focuses on master thesis help. It is hoped that at the end, you will find the necessary help you require to win in your thesis writing at the postgraduate level. A thesis is a compulsory exercise that every master's student must pass through to complete his or her…

June 25, 2025

7 Steps in Writing a Research Paper .

In this article, you will be learning the 7 steps in writing a research paper. As you know, research papers are now sacrosanct for students at all levels in the tertiary institutions globally. Every school wants to produce excellent students who can compete with others in the labour market and…

June 24, 2025

Research Paper Example .

This article is on a research paper example. When working on academic writing, especially at university level, you will come across the term 'research paper' quite often. One of the most reliable methods for students to understand the requirements is to find a 'research paper example'. However, what exactly does…

June 23, 2025

Research Essay Assignment .

Research essay assignments are given to college students to enable them to earn good grades for such analyses. One has to look deeply into the topics or issues chosen or assigned and then creatively arrange the material into a well-organised essay. Research essay assignments require a student to give personal…

June 20, 2025

APA Abstract .

In this article, the APA abstract will be explained. It is needed to enable students at all levels to understand how to format the abstract in research parlance properly. APA is an acronym for American Psychological Association. When applied to abstract, it means that the abstract should follow the guidelines…

June 19, 2025

Abstract Examples .

In this article, abstract examples will be shown to guide students to write their abstracts for any type of research or study being carried out. Learning how to write an abstract at this point is the best decision to make, as abstracts are the most important part of a project,…

June 11, 2025

Best Courses to Study .

The best courses to study in Nigeria are at individual discretion or based on individual perspective. No two views are the same on this subject; however, while judging what should become the best, it is important to present facts to support individual decisions on the course to study. More consideration…

June 9, 2025

When is University Resuming in Nigeria .

Many candidates for the 2025 admission have been inquiring about when higher institutions in Nigeria are likely to start enrollment for their new intakes and their resumption dates; this brings us to the subject of “when is university resuming in Nigeria”. Every university has its own annual or sessional calendar,…

May 21, 2025

Method of Data Analysis vs Data Analysis Techniques? .

Method of Data Analysis vs Data Analysis Techniques? There is no difference between methods of data analysis and data analysis techniques, particularly when discussing academic research; the terms "Method of Data Analysis" and "Data Analysis Techniques" both have similar meanings. Both describe the instruments used during the study, the processes,…

May 17, 2025

Academic Staff Union of Universities .

In the world of research, the Academic Staff Union of Universities play a huge role in sustaining research. The many professors, senior lecturers, and staff of universities that are involved in moulding students to become intellectuals in research and experienced academic gurus are all around because of the activities of…

May 13, 2025

Best Courses to Study in Nigeria .

This article on the best courses to study in Nigeria should be an eye-opener to intending students who are confused about the right course to study. Many students have made the terrible mistake of taking courses that are today referred to as trash courses. You don’t want to read a…

May 4, 2025

Applied Behaviour Analysis .

Applied behaviour analysis is also known as ABA (the short form). It is a scientific pattern of getting to know how people’s behaviour changes over time. As behaviours change for different reasons, ABA tries to understand what causes the change in behaviour through the principle of the learning approach, which…

May 4, 2025

Psychology Degree .

Are you interested in obtaining a psychology degree? Or are you interested in finding out more about the course? In this article, we will explore the key elements of psychology and explain why you may consider enrolling in a psychology course. If you have any questions after going through this…

May 2, 2025

Google Scholar Research .

Google Scholar is the bomb; it is free, friendly, and the most used research base for all researchers, students, lecturers, and general publishers. In a nutshell, Google Scholar is your one-stop site for any form of research you are currently carrying out. The search engine was created to enable scholars…

April 28, 2025

Quantitative Research Marketing .

Quantitative research marketing is sometimes referred to as Quantitative Market Research. In research parlance, both mean the same thing. Quantitative research marketing involves gathering and assessing numerical (numbers) data to fully understand consumer behaviour, individual preferences, and the general market dynamics over time. Quantitative research marketing includes collecting extensive sample…

March 3, 2025

How to Win Your Project Supervisor Over .

Do you think trying to win your project supervisor over is necessary? The answer is YES. It’s the best decision to make if you must excel as a student. Many students shy away from this “fact”, you may still think it’s a waste of time to win your supervisor, but…

February 21, 2025

5 Best Courses Under Art .

I have taken some time to talk about art courses in Nigeria in this article, but many students still have questions to ask about art courses. In this new article, I will take my time to talk about the 5 best courses under the art department. Before we discuss the 5 best…

February 6, 2025

Don’t Fail Your Research .

Please, don't fail your research! Failing your research will affect your grades! This is factual and shouldn’t be toyed with. But why on earth would a student want to fail his or her research? I have had several students ask me if it was okay to fail research in school…

January 17, 2025

Hope Clinical Research .

As the name implies, hope clinical research is about instilling hope in patients, especially patients in critical conditions during a clinical setting or trials. The hope instilled in patients could affect them psychologically. In research parlance, this subject is treated specially because of the role it plays on patience and…

January 16, 2025

How to Write a Research Abstract in 2025 .

This article is on "How to Write a Research Abstract in 2025" An abstract is the first item on your research work after the preliminary and title pages. This is apt because of its relevance during review. The abstract is the first thing your supervisor and examiner would see before…

January 11, 2025

Likert Scale: VHE, HE, LE and VLE .

The Likert scale is a measuring approach used to rate survey responses, such as using a questionnaire as a measuring instrument for research. In this article, we will learn how to apply one of the four-scale measuring methods known as VHE, HE, LE and VLE which are short forms of…

January 9, 2025

Human Nutrition And Dietetics Research .

This article is targeted at helping students carry out a study on Human Nutrition And Dietetics Research. The information becomes relevant when there is a need to couch a questionnaire on the subject being researched. The listed are various types of food that can be used in research. Students can…

January 7, 2025

Professional Research Consultants .

This article is focused on "Professional Research Consultants" A professional research consultant is anyone skilled in both academic and non-academic research, has obtained the required educational qualifications and all the necessary skillset and knowledge in basic and advanced software that aid the execution of research papers and writes-ups in all…

January 6, 2025

C and C Marketing Research .

This article focuses on C and C marketing research. We will discuss what C & C marketing research is about, its relevance to students, academics and the economy in general and how the research is applied, including the procedure for achieving the research process. When it comes to research, one…

January 5, 2025

Journal of Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences .

This article is particularly on “Journal of Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences”. Generally, journals are academic papers written by scholars (professors, senior lecturers, professionals and researchers) in academia after a thorough investigation, research and testing of a particular subject based on an existing problem that requires intellectual solutions. The authors…

January 4, 2025

Research Assistant Jobs .

Research assistant jobs require the help of researchers, (particularly academic researchers) to carry out or execute research tasks for a fee. These jobs can come from individuals, organizations or small firms and require an experienced hand to take up the task. Many times, when adverts for research assistant jobs pop…

December 27, 2024

Eastern Research Group .

I received a message recently from a student on how to carry out academic research on Eastern Research Group. I reviewed the message and have these to say; Before carrying out such research (which I believe is qualitative research), one needs to search and download materials (if any) on the…

December 20, 2024

Informative Research .

Informative research is one of the most talked about in academia. Research is about data and data is information, no research can stand without the right information. The right information in research is relevant information needed to carry out research for a specific subject. Ordinarily, every research is informative, however,…

December 18, 2024

GCJ Research .

Aside from the academic research that helps students and researchers solve personal, economic and human problems, there are other arms of research which are quasi-academic in the sense that they require brainstorming to proffer solutions or answers to existing problems. In traditional quantitative research, the survey is required to collect…

December 18, 2024

Sports Research .

What is sports research? Well, as the name implies, sports research is research that is focused on sports only. By this, I am not referring to sports research products from sportsresearch.com. I am talking about the actual academic research centred on collecting data and actively engaging with the data collected…

November 23, 2024

Design of Study in Research .

The design of study in research is also known as research design. Design of study is referred to as the method of organizing data collected over some time for a study. This method is adopted by the researchers as a strategy to properly analyze data or information gathered to integrate…

November 23, 2024

Suggestions for Further Studies in Research .

Suggestions for further studies are an important section in research writing, researchers often, are required to suggest related topics or subjects that other researchers or students might desire to delve into subsequently. Suggestions for further studies usually come into play when it appears that a study has not done justice…

November 10, 2024

Data Needed in Research .

Data needed in research represents the information that a researcher requires to carry out and complete research work. The data that is needed depends on the type of research embarked on, this also has to do with the vastness of the study since broader subjects require more data than a…

October 3, 2024

How to Write Masters and MPhil/PhD Proposals .

This guideline will help you to write Masters and MPhil/PhD Proposals for Admission into any University of your choice with ease. Writing a proposal comes in 6 steps, which are itemized as "the proposal title, introduction, methodology, expected outcome, references, and formatting." Knowing how to apply these steps puts you…

September 12, 2024

Steps to Take After Writing Jamb Exam .

Steps to Take After Writing JAMB Exam: Congratulations to you on your success in the just-concluded 2025 JAMB exam. You've done well not just for yourself but for your family and everyone looking up to you. You are a few steps from entering the University Polytechnic or Colleges of your…

July 10, 2024

ESUT 2023/2024 second semester examination .

Memo for ESUT 2023/2024 second semester examination: ESUT's registrar released the 2023/2024 second semester examination timetable (adjusted) on July 9, 2024. The exam will kick off on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 for both continuing and first-year students. The portal for payment of school fees is scheduled to close on July…

June 6, 2024

Methods of Data Collection .

This article is focused on the methods of data collection in research writing, it is expected to be a guide to undergraduates and postgraduates in tertiary institutions. To get the full benefits of this article it is essential that you read slowly and possibly take notes of key information on…

June 6, 2024

How to Operationalize Definition of Terms in Research .

Operationalizing the definition of terms is one aspect of research that so many students take for granted. It is presumed that defining relevant terms in research parlance is merely fulfilling a research writing rule which stipulates that relevant terms associated with the research topic that the researcher used often around…

May 7, 2024

Public Secondary Schools in Abia State .

The essence of this article is to provide readers with details on all public secondary schools in Abia State. This information is particularly relevant for people carrying out special research in Secondary schools in Abia State. A lot of queries on this subject keep coming to me and I deemed…

May 6, 2024

Geography Research .

Geography research is an elaborate subject in research writing, it involves a wide spectrum of concepts and topics within the natural environment. Research in geography requires vast knowledge about a subject (geography-related) matter (issues under investigation) and the academic well-to-do to interpret problems, collect reliable data within a short time…

April 28, 2024

Research Synonym .

Research synonym represent those terms or terminologies used in a research paper. They are the common words which students are familiar with during research. The research synonym vary depending on the type of research being done. Simple research papers might use a few research synonyms compared to voluminous academic research…

April 12, 2024

HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER .

This article is intended to show you examples of how to write a research paper as an undergraduate, postgraduate or academic. Writing a research paper involves huge commitment, experience, exposure, discipline and determination to carry out successfully. Because of the length of time required to complete research, many students shy…

April 10, 2024

RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE .

Research paper outline are the items that help a researcher kick off a study, they make a research paper organized and conform to specific formats based on an institution's standards. A research paper outline is sometimes referred to as research content or table of contents in project writing. It is…

April 6, 2024

Outdoor Research .

This article aims to buttress the need, importance and uniqueness of engaging outdoor research in writing research papers and dissertations irrespective of the type or nature of research being done. It is very informative and would provide you with the necessary knowledge for starting and concluding your research journey. Outdoor…

March 26, 2024

HOW TO DETERMINE STRATA IN STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLING? .

This article will help you understand how to determine the strata using the stratified random sampling technique and how respondents from each stratum can be obtained in the stratified random sampling technique. Stratified random sampling is about the division of a study population into subgroups or strata based on certain…

March 20, 2024

HOW TO INTERPRET CHI SQUARE TEST IN RESEARCH .

What is Chi square? Chi square is a statistical test used to compare two outcomes in research, it compares the observed and expected results from a group of data collected and arranged in a table after a study. The essence of chi square in research is mainly to identify whether…

January 6, 2024

Research Methodology .

This article is on research methodology, the discussion is tailored around; the meaning of research methodology, the research methods, the components and the complete ingredients of the subject matter “research methodology”. If you’ve been confused about what research methodology is, then worry no more, this article is sure to provide…

January 4, 2024

Google Scholar Research Topics .

I have compiled recent and relevant Google Scholar research topics on education, health, economics, nursing, biology, agriculture, psychology, human resources and business in this article. The topics are pulled from the archives of Google Scholar for your information. The topics are selected from the many rich research topics available on scholar.google.com to…

November 9, 2023

Reasons for Choosing a Study Area in Research .

A study area in research is a specific location, neighbourhood, community or city that is of interest to a student or researcher to find a particular problem and recommend ways to solve the problem. The student’s project topic has to focus on the particular problem that has to be solved…

September 11, 2023

How to Prepare For a Project Defense .

Project defence is sacrosanct. It’s an activity that must take place to determine the capability and authenticity of the author of a research paper. This is usually done at the end of an academic period or at the final lap of the final year at school. It is essential to…

September 11, 2023

Why You Keep Failing At School .

The only reason for failure at school is if adequate time isn’t put into studying. Studying at school is part of the activities that every “good” student should invest in. If you look back at how you were able to journey up to a higher institution you will see how…

September 11, 2023

How to Write Acknowledgement for Project .

Start with a Grateful Tone To write acknowledgement for project you should ensure that the tone of your acknowledgement is genuine and appreciative. Begin by expressing your sincere gratitude to the people and entities who have supported and inspired you throughout your project. Keep in mind that this is not…

August 13, 2023

How to Write Justification of the Study in Research .

The justification of the study is also referred to as the rationale for the study. It is what inspired you to research a given topic. As students, it is very important to know that research writing is not just one of the things we do for leisure; research is a…

July 29, 2023

How to Dress for a Project Defense .

How to Dress for a Project Defense It will amaze you to know that about 20 per cent of the marks awarded during final year project defense go-to dressing, surprised. Yes. One of the reasons for project defense is to prepare students for the future when they must have graduated…

June 20, 2023

Difference Between Quantitative and Qualitative Research .

The underlined is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research Quantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchObjective is to test hypotheses that the researcher generatesObjective is to discover and encapsulate meanings once the researcher becomes immersed in the data.Concepts are in the form of distinct variablesConcepts tend to be in the form of themes,…

June 20, 2023

Why People Do Research? .

The following are highlights to the reasons why people do research. While some are for academic purpose others are merely to establish personal opinion, conclusion or argument for or against selected fields of endeavors or discipline. People embark on research for the following reasons: To get research degree (e.g. Ph.D.)…

May 4, 2023

CHALLENGES IN PROJECT WRITING .

Challenges in project writing Project writing comes with a lot of peculiar challenges, the challenges you face at postgraduate level is akin to that faced at undergraduate level. A list of problems faced during project writing include; Financial Challenge: Financial challenge is a common problem with virtually all students irrespective…

May 4, 2023

WHAT IS RESEARCH .

Research is an inquiry into something which involves collecting information and drawing conclusions. It’s about examination and analysis of information. Two phrases to take out of this definition are (a) collection, examination and analysis of information (b) drawing of conclusions. Research is about information (i.e., data) rather than mere assumptions.…

May 3, 2023

PROJECT TOPIC .

A major challenge students face when it comes to final year project is project topic selection, for a fact; your decision on the topic to submit to your department for consideration marks the beginning of your failure or success. The topic you select has the capacity of determining your grade…

May 2, 2023

21 COMPULSORY PROJECT DEFENSE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS .

Knowing the likely project defense questions and answers will help in boosting your confidence and prepare you for the exercise. After successfully completing your final year project, it is sacrosanct that your supervisor signs the approval page in the preliminary section for onwards preparation to defend a project. To a…

January 16, 2023

HOW TO ORGANIZE LITERATURE REVIEW .

To organize literature review there are various methods one can adopt. We will be looking at two main methods or style of organizing your literature reviews: Chronological method: This method lays emphasis on date or periods within which existing works were carried out. For example, a literature review focused on…

January 14, 2023

DATA COLLECTION TOOLS IN RESEARCH .

COMMON TOOLS USED TO COLLECT DATA BY RESEARCHERS Instruments of data collection are the tools or means of collecting data or information during research. The quality of the instrument used determines the quality of data to be collected. There are five basic instruments for data collection: Personal observationInterviewQuestionnaireDocumentProject techniqueExperiment Personal…

January 14, 2023

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF MEASURING INSTRUMENT .

During research, it is of great importance for the researcher to discuss the degree of validity and reliability of measuring instrument in research. To improve the reliability of data collection instrument, the researcher has to do the following: To adopt a test and re-test administration, if the researcher is using…

January 14, 2023

SAMPLING ERROR .

Sampling error is the difference between the result obtained from a sample and that which could have been obtained if the entire population is used. It is measured by the standard error of the statistics in terms of probability under normal curve. This could also occur when the complete survey…

complete research project/thesis in 14days

January 14, 2023

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT/THESIS IN 14DAYS .

Completing your project/thesis in 14days is possible if only you can adopt and use the strategies that i have provided herein. I’m sure you are wondering how you can achieve this in 14days. Here’s the hack; in the past 3years I have coached students across Africa on a proven strategy…

January 14, 2023

RESEARCH ABSTRACT .

HOW TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT IN RESEARCH The abstract is the first page a reader will see after the table of content. An abstract is a brief summary of a research paper, it provides the reader with details of the full research project, thesis, journal etc. without having to flip…

January 14, 2023

SAMPLE OF RESEARCH ABSTRACT .

Below is sample of a research abstract... ABSTRACT Housing is one of the most important needs of man after food. The need for a suitable accommodation has brought about user preference on available housing facilities in Enugu metropolis. The research objectives are hereby to identify the types of residential property…

January 14, 2023

REFERENCES .

References provide complete details of materials studied, quoted or paraphrased during research. The purpose of the reference list is to allow readers have access to sources of information cited in your actual research papers or project. It is an acknowledgement of the various authors whose materials was quoted, summarized, paraphrased…

January 13, 2023

RESEARCH APPENDIX .

Appendix is the final page where you list additional information as backup to the actual research project. This section contains relevant materials that might be too large or detailed to have been included in your main body of research, it is a support to contents and data in your research…

January 13, 2023

QUESTIONNAIRE COVER LETTER .

Your questionnaire cover letter is the first thing respondents would see before opening and providing answers to your questionnaire… Drafting your questionnaire cover letter comes immediately after preparing the questionnaire. It must have questions related to your topic, aim and objectives of the study. The options in close-ended questionnaires are…

January 13, 2023

QUESTIONNAIRE IN RESEARCH .

A questionnaire is a research tool which contains series of questions used in collecting relevant information from respondents during research. Questionnaire is the next document to be drafted immediately after listing your aim and objectives. A few Things to Consider Before Drafting Your Research Questionnaire; Decide on The Appropriate Questionnaire…

January 13, 2023

STAGES OF COLLECTING RELEVANT RESEARCH DATA .

There are necessary stages for collecting relevant data in research which you must uphold if proper data must be gathered. Sometimes relevant information needed for research may not be readily available within the purview of literature gathered and reviewed; at every point in your research journey, there’s always a time…

January 13, 2023

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION .

The summary of findings, conclusion and recommendation forms part of chapter five in most BS.c and MS.c projects. These are three sections in one chapter though interrelated. Every good research must end with the following sub-headings; THE SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: This gives the reader a summarized version of your findings…

January 13, 2023

TEST OF HYPOTHESIS .

How to Test Research Hypothesis Research hypothesis is a tentative answer to a research problem. It is also referred as a scientific guest work. meaning; it is a testable prediction. It helps a researcher determine the relationship between two variables e.g., the relationship between demand and supply; property users and…

January 13, 2023

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS IN RESEARCH .

After gathering data from your various sources; you will be expected to collate the data retrieved and present in a simple, orderly and understandable format; this is where data presentation and analysis come in. Data presentation is the process of presenting your data with use of tables so that readers…

January 13, 2023

METHOD OF DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS .

After gathering data through the various sources of data collection, you will be expected to collate the data retrieved and present in an orderly and understandable format; this is where data presentation and analysis come in. Data presentation is the process of presenting your data with use of tables so…

January 13, 2023

INSTRUMENTS OF DATA COLLECTION .

Instruments of data collection are tools and materials with which you collect data for your research. There are a variety of instruments in research parlance. Here we’ll look at a number of them. Note that the instrument you adopt in collecting data is solely dependent on the type of research…

January 13, 2023

DATA COLLECTION METHODS IN RESEARCH .

Scientific problems are only solved on the basis of data. A major responsibility of the researcher is to bring up a research design which is capable of providing data (information) necessary for the solution of a problem. Data are information gather in the course of the research. Data collection is…

January 13, 2023

SAMPLING METHODS IN RESEARCH .

Sampling Methods: The sampling methods involve the process of selecting a group of individuals from a population to study and collect data from them and use the data collected to represent the entire population if they were to be studied as a whole. Let’s know what a sample is. The…

January 13, 2023

SAMPLE SIZE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUES .

DETERMINATION OF SAMPLE SIZE | SAMPLING TECHNIQUES This article is aimed at providing necessary information on sample size and sampling techniques in research, and statistics. The subjects' "sample size" and "sampling techniques" will be explained in detail individually for clarity. At this point, it is imperative to define a sample…

January 13, 2023

POPULATION OF THE STUDY .

POPULATION OF THE STUDY Your population of the study are the specific people or event which your study intends to collect data from. These are people directly affected by the problem your research is trying to solve. Your population of the study can easily be identified during your literature review.…

January 13, 2023

HOW TO WRITE DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA IN RESEARCH .

DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY AREA Description of the study area is the act of describing the characteristics, qualities and physical features of an area, location, neighbourhood, city or community that is being studied or investigated for research purposes. Describing a study area is an important part of research, not just…

January 13, 2023

RE-STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM .

Re-statement of the problem helps you to remind your readers the major problems that led you into carrying out the study. You don’t have to copy and paste the statement of the problem from chapter one “as most would do” what you should do here is to summarize the problem,…

January 13, 2023

CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN TO ADOPT .

Choosing an appropriate research design to adopt should be the first thing you want to do before starting an academic research endeavor. This can also be referred to as research strategy or the pattern of questioning your research objectives. It determines how data will be collected and analyzed in research.…

January 13, 2023

EMPIRICAL FRAMEWORK FORMAT .

EMPIRICAL FRAMEWORK IN RESEARCH Empirical Framework is the review of empirical evidence. It is one which is verifiable by personal observations and opinions rather than mere theory. Empirical studies involve the use of various available data and evidences from journals to carry out a study. The study looks at previous…

January 13, 2023

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK .

PROCEDURE FOR WRITING CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IN RESEARCH Conceptual Framework are detailed write-ups emanating from studies and review of materials (literature) by other scholars. It’s a way of showing the relationship between variables, identifying comparison, similarities and criticism between authors so as to extract gaps in literature. Construction of conceptual frame…

January 13, 2023

STEPS FOR WRITING THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK IN RESEARCH .

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK Theoretical framework is the main foundation and basis of your study. It helps to strengthen your study by connecting your study to an existing knowledge. It is the act of citing and discussing relevant theories to back up your study and form a foundation for variables. This further…

January 13, 2023

LITERATURE REVIEW IN RESEARCH .

WHAT IS LITERATURE REVIEW? This involves reading and appraising what other people have written about your subject area. It can be both descriptive and analytical. That is; a description of other people’s work and analyzing the contribution of others with a view to identify similarities and contradictions made by different…

January 13, 2023

SAMPLE OF LITERATURE REVIEW .

NOTE: Due to the volume of this chapter, only a fraction of the literature review will be provided, the essence of this sample is to show how the key words are used in developing literature review and guide you to develop yours. LITERATURE REVIEW This chapter deals with the review…

January 13, 2023

OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY OR PLAN OF THE STUDY .

Overview of the study is also referred to as plan of the study, it deals on the various areas to be treated in your project/thesis. All you are required to do is to state the sections under each chapter (chapter one to chapter five or six). Plan of the study…

January 13, 2023

DEFINITION OF RELEVANT TERMS IN RESEARCH .

There are some technical contents in your project/thesis topic which contextual meaning may not be well understood by the ordinary man. So, you are expected to define these in a way that readers can understand and flow with. Definition of relevant terms is the process of simplifying the meaning of…

January 12, 2023

LIMITATION OF THE STUDY .

Limitation of the study are those barriers or challenges that you encountered while writing your undergraduate or postgraduate project/thesis. In the course of carrying out your study certain circumstances or challenges could cause a delay or negatively affect you (the researcher) and slow down the process of executing the study.…

January 12, 2023

SCOPE OF THE STUDY IN RESEARCH .

WRITING YOUR SCOPE OF THE STUDY Every research work must be delimited to a particular scope. Your scope of study is your coverage area, you need to limit your study to a catchment you can sufficiently handle, it must be within your capacity. The idea of wanting to cover a…

January 12, 2023

Scope of the Study .

An example of the scope of the study is shown below to guide you in writing your research paper, final-year project, thesis, or dissertation at all levels. "The study is on the effect of government quarters monetization policy on housing development in Enugu urban; therefore, to effectively do justice to…

January 12, 2023

HOW TO WRITE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY .

Meaning of Significance of the Study Significance of the study is a written statement that discusses the relevance of research to a selected group of people (beneficiaries of a study), that are directly or indirectly impacted by the outcome of a study (e.g. your population of the study, other researchers,…

January 12, 2023

FORMULATING RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS .

Research hypothesis is the tentative answer to a research problem. It is also referred as a scientific guest work. meaning; it is a testable prediction. It helps a researcher determine the relationship between two variables e.g., the relationship between demand and supply, property users and choice, property location and type…

January 12, 2023

RESEARCH QUESTIONS GUIDE .

RESEARCH QUESTIONS WITH SAMPLES Research questions are inquiries into something. These are questions the research seeks to answer and over which data will be collected and analyzed. Your research questions should be asked in relation with the objectives. A research question is extracted from the objectives. Meaning that if your…

January 12, 2023

AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH WITH EXAMPLES .

HOW TO WRITE THE AIM OF YOUR RESEARCH A good literature review helps you develop an achievable Aim. By thoroughly studying literature written by other authors, you are equipped with good understanding of their idea, what their article is trying to relay and the gaps in their content. This gives…

January 12, 2023

HOW TO WRITE STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM IN RESEARCH .

Every research paper comes with a statement of research problem. As a student you should first identify what problem you are trying to solve before starting up with your study. The statement of problem is the issue that your research seeks to address. What then is a problem? A problem…

January 12, 2023

SAMPLE OF BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY IN RESEARCH .

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Housing is one of the three (3) fundamental needs of man. It is the most important for the survival of man after food. A deficiency in housing can profoundly affect the health, welfare and productivity of man (Joseph, 2017). Aderamo (2014) opined that housing has to…

January 12, 2023

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY .

HOW TO WRITE BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY IN RESEARCH Have you ever wondered why every research has a background of the study? The reason is crystal clear, one cannot carry out a study without knowing the root of the problem. Identifying the roots of the problem helps to easily ascertain…

August 25, 2022

Hypothesis in Research .

Research Hypothesis? Hypothesis can be defined as a tentative answer to a research problem. It is sometimes called a scientific guess work. It can also be referred as a guess about a relationship between variables. Hypothesis predicts the outcome of an investigation. I’ll give you a straight forward explanation of…

August 25, 2022

Scope of Study .

Scope of study? Scope of study specifies the research coverage area, it provides details of its delimitation and possibly other areas that the study may not be able to cover due to some factors that should also be mentioned. It shows your supervisor and readers the areas or population that…

August 25, 2022

Statement of Problem .

You should have a clear statement of problem before embarking on any academic research. When a problem is not well stated, the focus of the research will be lost. What to include in your statement of the problem Properly expression the relationship between variables. Endeavor to state the exact problem…

February 26, 2022

HOW TO WRITE A LITERATURE REVIEW .

HOW TO WRITE A LITERATURE REVIEW Before we look at how to write a literature review; we should first understand what a research is. WHAT IS RESEARCH? Research is a scientific approach to a problem; it is an attempt to finding total or partial solution to a problem. WHAT IS…

February 5, 2022

12 PRINCIPLES OF SUCCEEDING ON CAMPUS .

12 PRINCIPLES OF SUCCEEDING ON CAMPUS Securing admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions is one of the most amazing moments of our lives, especially for those who got admitted after their 5th or 6th trials. Be it as it may you are already in, so it doesn’t now matter the number…

January 5, 2022

THE FEAR OF FINAL YEAR PROJECT .

THE FEAR OF FINAL YEAR PROJECT For those of us who schooled in Nigeria, especially in a public university, you will agree with me that for most students the most dreaded period of their stay on campus is during preparation to commence final year project. The stories from the older…

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