A Study Of The Relevance Of Scientific Skills And Attitudes To Market Women

Bachelor Thesis , 2009 , 37 Pages , Grade: 1.0

Sociology - Relationships and Family

We are daily confronted by science and technology, be it in the home, office, workplace or farm (Ameh 1991). Science offers a lot of possibilities for experimentation which helps to learn about and interpret the environment. It is a powerful tool for the fulfillment of the human potential of all. Scientific attitudes embrace all scientific processes of gathering information with no subjectivity, skepticism or prejudice for the advancement of science. These processes can only be objectively and confidently carried out by skillful individuals. A skill, in this sense, means a proficiency process of carrying out a task with ease, precision and speed (Busari 1995). Various literature were reviewed on the relevance of science with the view of comparing the ideas, opinions, suggestions and assertions of experts under the following areas: scientific literacy, science process skills, scientific attitude, the environment, life coping skills and exposure to science. The research work makes an attempt to determine the level of scientific skills and attitude inherent in the practices of the market women. The research was a survey research where three research questions were formulated and addressed. The work focused on twenty market women gotten through stratified random sampling of three markets in Lagos State. Data were collected using interview and observation schedule and analyze using simple percentages. Consequent upon the findings of the data collected, the study shows that truly there are scientific skills and attitudes inherent in the activities of the market women such as communication skills, use of measuring devices skills, organizational skills, negotiation and adequacy skills, advocacy skills, personal skills such as time management, anger management, teamwork and cooperation. All these shows the relevance of scientific skills and attitudes to market women. The study finally ended with recommendations for improvement where necessary, suggestions were made on the measures that can be adopted to improve science teaching and learning.

Table of Contents

• ABSTRACT
• CHAPTER ONE
• 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
• 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
• 1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
• 1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• 1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• 1.6 LIMITATIONS OF STUDY
• CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.0 INTRODUCTION
• 2.1 SCIENTIFIC LITERACY
• 2.1.1 AESTHETICS
• 2.1.2 INTELLECTUAL COHERENCE
• 2.2 SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS
• 2.3 SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES
• 2.4 THE ENVIRONMENT
• 2.4.1 DRAINAGE BLOCKAGE
• 2.5 LIFE COPING SKILLS
• 2.5.1 Learning to know: Cognitive abilities
• 2.5.2 Learning to be: Personal abilities
• 2.5.3 Learning to live together: Interpersonal abilities
• 2.6 EXPOSURE TO SCIENCE
• CHAPTER THREE
• 3.1 INTRODUCTION
• 3.2 DESIGN OF THE STUDY
• 3.3 AREA OF THE STUDY
• 3.4 POPULATION OF THE STUDY
• 3.5 SAMPLE AND SAMPLING TEACHNIQUES
• 3.6 RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
• 3.7 METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION
• 3.8 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS
• CHAPTER FOUR DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF RESULTS
• 4.0 INTRODUCTION
• 4.1 PRESENTATION OF DATA
• 4.2 ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• 4.3 SUMMARY OF DATA ANALYSIS
• CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
• 5.0 INTRODUCTION
• 5.1 SUMMARY

Objectives and Key Themes

This study aims to investigate the presence and relevance of scientific skills and attitudes in the practices of market women in Nigeria. The study focuses on the application of scientific principles and methods in everyday activities of market women, exploring the intersection of science, culture, and economic activities.

• Scientific Literacy and its role in market women's practices
• The manifestation of science process skills in the context of market activities
• The relationship between scientific attitudes and the success of market women
• The impact of the environment on the market women's practices
• The implications of scientific skills and attitudes for the development of market women and their communities

Chapter Summaries

• Chapter One: Background of the Study

  This chapter establishes the context and rationale for the study, highlighting the importance of women in Nigerian trade and their involvement in various economic activities. It emphasizes the relevance of scientific knowledge and skills in modern society and underscores the need to explore how these concepts manifest in the practices of market women.

• Chapter Two: Literature Review

  This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on scientific literacy, science process skills, scientific attitudes, environmental considerations, and life coping skills. The chapter explores these concepts in relation to market women's activities, drawing on existing research and theoretical frameworks.

• Chapter Three: Research Methodology

  This chapter outlines the research design, sampling technique, data collection methods, and data analysis procedures employed in the study. It details the specific steps taken to ensure the validity and reliability of the research findings.

• Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Presentation of Results

  This chapter presents the findings of the study, providing a detailed analysis of the data collected through interviews and observations. It explores the specific scientific skills and attitudes identified in the practices of market women.

Keywords

The study focuses on the key areas of scientific literacy, science process skills, scientific attitudes, market women, and the socio-economic context of Nigeria. It examines the intersection of these elements and the relevance of scientific knowledge to daily practices and economic activities.

• College: University of Lagos
• Grade: 1.0
• Author: Adediran Adejuwon (Author)
• Publication Year: 2009
• Pages: 37
• Catalog Number: V179012
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656013198
• ISBN (Book): 9783656013044
• Language: English
• Tags: study, relevance, scientific, skills, attitudes, market, women