This article presents a systematic approach to sample size determination for known (finite) populations in quantitative research.
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Category: Academic Papers Guidelines to Handling Messy Data
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: There exists no well defined guidelines on how to handle messy data. The guidelines may differ depending on the nature of the data, whether qualitative or quantitative data. One of the approaches that could be used to handle messy data for instance is the use of right application from the onset. Messy data in this case
View Article...Category: Academic Papers Determination of F statistic in the Analysis of Variance
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is done for comparison of means between two or more groups. It examines the way groups differ WITHIN versus how they differ BETWEEN them. The following are key steps involved the determination of F statistic in the Analysis of Variance: a) Determination of the Group Means: First, ANOVA calculates the mean
View Article...Category: Academic Papers Measures that can be Taken to Curb Crime in Kenya
Anthony M. Wanjohi Crime rate in Kenya has highly increased over the years causing businesses failures and other progresses made by the country. The specific measures that could be taken to address the specific causes of crime like poverty, unemployment among youth, substance abuse, peer pressure dysfunctional family units among other causes include the following: Traditional and Contemporary Approaches, Restorative
View Article...Category: Academic Papers Effects of Tribalism in Kenya
Anthony M. Wanjohi: Tribalism in Kenya is not inborn; it cannot be traced to ancient hatreds or warfare from cultures clashing over the ages. The major opposing groups like Luo, Luhya and Kisii of Western Kenya and the GEMA (Kikuyu, Embu and Meru people) from the Mount Kenya area, had little contact with one another before the coming of the
View Article...Category: Academic Papers Challenges facing Early Childhood Development Education in Kenya
Despite the growing importance of Early Childhood Education, there are number of challenges that have continued to pull down its effective implementation. These include inadequate teaching and learning resources, socio-economic factor, High Teacher /Child Ratio with Poor Remunerations, financial constraint. Inadequate teaching and learning resources Many ECDE centers lack adequate teaching and learning resource and facilities suitable for ECDE in
View Article...Category: Academic Papers Challenges Facing Kenya in Achieving Education for All
Anthony M. Wanjohi: Despite the Kenya’s government efforts towards the realization of Education For All (EFA), it continues to experience a number of challenges. These include gender disparities, high poverty levels, Teacher supply and quality, HIV/AIDS Pandemic and Inadequate financial resources. Gender Disparities The girl child continues to be in vulnerable situation. Parental gender bias, cultural norms, negative impacts
View Article...Category: Academic Papers Role of a Career Counselor and Parents in Career Choice
Anthony M. Wanjohi: Career counselors (who may be teachers or professionals) and parents have a crucial role to play in providing guidance on what career to choose. This article briefly highlights the major functions of a career counselor and parents in helping students to make informed career choice. Career Counselor A counsellor is a person who has the psychological
View Article...Category: Academic Papers How to Make a Career Choice
Anthony M. Wanjohi: Career choice entails making decision about what one wants to do with his/her life that is, in terms of occupation. There are hundreds of career options out there. How do you make a career choice when you don’t really know what you want to do? Does it seem like a BIG task. Yes, it can be for
View Article...Category: Academic Papers Child Rearing Practices in Africa
Anthony M. Wanjohi: Child rearing practices are as old as humanity. Effective child-care practices play a vital role in children’s growth, brain development, personality enhancement and health promotion. In most parts of Africa, child-rearing practices are highly influenced by the traditional norms and values. Such norms include but may not be limited to cutting of cord, weaning practices and folk
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