Abstract
This study investigated the perceived knowledge and self-efficacy of postgraduate students regarding educational research. Employing a quantitative approach, a survey was conducted using all 61 postgraduate students from two departments in a public university in Ghana. The data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation, simple frequency counts and percentages. The results of the study revealed that generally postgraduate students in the two department were satisfied with the research course taken (M=2.5, SD=0.82). Again, it was found that postgraduate students’ level of perceived research knowledge was moderate (M=2.5, SD=0.82). However, their overall level of self-efficacy concerning the conduct of research was found to be generally low (M=2.4, SD=0.78). Suggestions were offered by the students, including the need to make research teaching more practical. Based on these findings, it is recommended for the Departments and University’s branch of GRASAG to tailor their weekly and monthly seminars to address the research needs of its postgraduate students.
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