Research methodology is a combined principle that focuses on ‘research’ and ‘methodology’. The term research was considered a systematic activity directed towards discovery and the development of an organized body of knowledge, whereas methodology was considered a concept that refers to the overall approach taken in a piece of research. This concept was viewed as a scientific procedure for solving various problems related to research objectives and questions. This paper discussed the concept of research methodology from an agricultural perspective as a qualified and supportive profession in an academic environment. The context has provided an advanced explanation of important subjects that focused on solving many simple and complex glitches in agriculture and sciences. The paper maintained that this research was a systematic and theoretical analysis with different scientific methods, different principles, and different applications. From a universal perspective, a logical scientific approach has been developed to help provide an advanced understanding of the general meaning and complex theories involved in the field of research and its scientific methodology. To expand this advanced understanding, different types and classes of research, farming system research (FSR), and theories related to research and experimental designs, steps involved in achieving the best scientific research, research hypotheses, statistical analysis, and research software, are covered. Soil testing techniques have been used as specialized examples to demonstrate the relevance of various laboratory research approaches and to allow researchers to ensure that findings and data information are valid and scientifically accurate.
The authors wish to thank the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) for the review of the key topics and subtopics discussed in this paper.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Agricultural Systems Analysis and Modelling |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Early Pub Date | June 27, 2024 |
Publication Date | June 30, 2024 |
Submission Date | April 8, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | May 6, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 8 Issue: 1 |