The Dearth of Research in Nigeria with Reference to Ekiti State
THE DEARTH OF RESEARCH IN NIGERIA WITH REFERENCE TO EKITI STATE
By
Paul Toba Ayeni
Lagos, NIGERIA
E-mail: tobyeni@gmail.com
January 2012,
INTRODUCTION
Dearth can be defined as the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable (online Wikipedia 2012).
Research has been defined in a number of different ways.
A broad definition of research is given by (Martin Shuttleworth 2008) - "In the broadest sense of the word, the definition of research includes any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge."
Another definition of research is given by (Creswell, J.W. 2008 page 8) who states - "Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue". It consists of three steps: Pose a question, collect data to answer the question, and present an answer to the question.
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines research in more detail as "a studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws".
Research is almost as old as man on earth. All that has changed over the years is the approach or method employed in particular research activities. The need to carry out investigations and 'evolve new theories is one of the most fundamental functions of the corps of the intelligentsia of a particular society. Similarly, the place of such research activities in the developmental efforts of any society has also been recognized. This is why special attention has been paid to research and documentation by countries that have been eager to develop technologically (Shehu Ahmed Jimoh 199s pg 1). For instance, according to Nkwi (1992, p. 35), following the Meiji Restoration in 1968, the Emperor of Japan was required to take five oaths, one of which stated that
By
Paul Toba Ayeni
Lagos, NIGERIA
E-mail: tobyeni@gmail.com
January 2012,
INTRODUCTION
Dearth can be defined as the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable (online Wikipedia 2012).
Research has been defined in a number of different ways.
A broad definition of research is given by (Martin Shuttleworth 2008) - "In the broadest sense of the word, the definition of research includes any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge."
Another definition of research is given by (Creswell, J.W. 2008 page 8) who states - "Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue". It consists of three steps: Pose a question, collect data to answer the question, and present an answer to the question.
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines research in more detail as "a studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws".
Research is almost as old as man on earth. All that has changed over the years is the approach or method employed in particular research activities. The need to carry out investigations and 'evolve new theories is one of the most fundamental functions of the corps of the intelligentsia of a particular society. Similarly, the place of such research activities in the developmental efforts of any society has also been recognized. This is why special attention has been paid to research and documentation by countries that have been eager to develop technologically (Shehu Ahmed Jimoh 199s pg 1). For instance, according to Nkwi (1992, p. 35), following the Meiji Restoration in 1968, the Emperor of Japan was required to take five oaths, one of which stated that
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