An Empirical Analysis of Scientific Attitude among Undergraduate Students in Agricultural Sciences

This study explored the determinants of scientific attitude among undergraduate agriculture students in Telangana State of India, analyzing their attitude levels and demographic influences. A sample of 250 B.Sc. Agriculture students from Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University was s...

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Main Authors: Raghu Ananthula, Rajender Jatoth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Extension Education Society 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Extension Education
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Online Access:https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/1659
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Summary:This study explored the determinants of scientific attitude among undergraduate agriculture students in Telangana State of India, analyzing their attitude levels and demographic influences. A sample of 250 B.Sc. Agriculture students from Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University was surveyed using random sampling. Factor analysis, normal probability curve, and inferential analysis revealed that most students exhibited a moderate scientific attitude, with significant differences based on gender, age, and parental occupation. Male students and those below 19 showed higher engagement, while students from government-employed families had the highest scores. Findings suggested the need for targeted educational strategies, including curiosity-driven learning, hands-on experiments, gender equity, early exposure, and infrastructure upgrades, to enhance scientific attitudes in agricultural education.
ISSN:0971-3123
2456-1282