EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF MS RESEARCH STUDIES UNDER AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION DISCIPLINE IN BANGLADESH

Abstract

A study was performed by reviewing the MS research studies under agricultural extension discipline of Bangladesh. Samples were selected randomly from online digital archive of thesis and journals of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka within 850 MS studies 90 were selected and have been coded, treated, tabulated and statistically analyzed according to the objectives of the study. Despite their more varied nature, MS research findings can be evaluated for accuracy through a variety of means. MMAT (Mixed Method Appraisal Tool) approach was considered for the assessment developed by Hong et al., 2018. Measurement of the validity of the finding(s) of the following research studies answer of 5 closed form question was selected. To determination of the aim of the qualitative research studies two (2) key questions was selected. All the selected studies under these questions’ response positively. Accuracy in methodology in selected researches was considered in the following study and for assessment five (5) key questions were selected. Determination of research paradigm of selected MS research studies one (1) key question was selected and all the interpretation was positive. To determination of data collection quality of the MS research studies seven (7) key questions was selected. To determination of the researchers’ bias of the selected MS research studies two (2) key questions was selected. To Determination of ethical standard qualitative research studies four (4) key questions was selected. Determination of rigor of the selected MS research studies six (6) key questions was selected. Determination of reliability of the selected MS research studies five (5) key questions was selected. Determination of credibility & trustworthiness of the selected MS research studies three (3) key questions was selected. Selected tool was applied on the sample research studies to find out the goodness of fit of the tool and found capable of measure the basic requirements of the selected MS research works. There are widespread debate continues around the feasibility and utility of the assessment and availability and applicability of any well-constructed evaluation tool. In assessing the quality of MS research studies, it was focus on quality of reporting, methodological rigor and conceptual depth and bread of qualitative research studies and applicability of its findings based on the available literature of the selected MS research studies.