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

Raghu Ananthula; Rajender  Jatoth

doi:10.26725/JEE.2023.3.35.7098-7106

Authors

Raghu Ananthula University of Delhi
Rajender Jatoth PJTSAU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2023.3.35.7098-7106

Keywords:

Scientific Attitude; Undergraduate; Agriculture Students; Factors; Telangana State

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

Raghu Ananthula, University of Delhi

Department of Education, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007, India.

Rajender Jatoth, PJTSAU

Department of Plant Pathology, BJR Agricultural College, Sircilla, PJTSAU, Telangana state, India.

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