Role of gender in students’ perception of research and statistics in education: A panacea for sustainable governance

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of gender on students‟ perception of research and statistics among post graduate students in Abia State University as a panacea for sustainable governance. A survey design was used. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A sample of 150 post graduate students from Abia State University was drawn using stratified random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The study used a 26-item instrument. The statistical technique used in testing the hypotheses was the independent T-test. Results showed that gender do not have any significant influence on the perception of research methods by students but had effect on their perception of statistics. It was recommended that, students should endeavor to master the skills and techniques that research and statistics will proffer to them; since when they graduate, they will be expected to go into the society, identity problems, follow the acquired techniques and proffer solution to the societal problems. When this is actualized, every citizen will contribute his/her part towards actualizing sustainable governance irrespective of his/her gender.

Keywords: Gender role, Students‟ perception, Research, Statistics and Sustainable Governance