Abstract

Research competencies are indispensable for students, contributing significantly to their future professional development and capacity for informed decision-making in their respective fields upon entering the workforce. This study determined the level of research competencies among students. It utilized a validated researcher-made test. Mean was used to determine their level of research competencies and strengths and weaknesses, further, ANOVA was utilized in identifying significant differences that existed between groups. It found out that students are good at identifying the problem, stating research questions and implementing data collection process. However, they are hard up in identifying the nature of inquiry, literature review and interpretation and presentation of results. It came to the conclusion that training programs were required to strengthen the students' identified areas of weakness. It recommended therefore that interventions such as the trainings programs should be implemented in order to enhance students’ research competencies.

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DOI: 10.56901/edawa2025V5I2-05

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