African Journal of Geology

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Methodological Evaluation of Field Research Stations in Tanzania Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Adoption Rates

Emmanuel Makumbi, Department of Advanced Studies, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Abdi Mohamed, Department of Advanced Studies, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha Kamile Mawanda, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18744803
Published: January 18, 2002

Abstract

Field research stations are crucial for environmental science in Tanzania, but their effectiveness varies widely. A quasi-experimental design was employed with a sample size of 50 stations. Data on adoption rates were collected through surveys and interviews, analysed using logistic regression. Adoption rates varied significantly by region, with urban areas showing higher adoption compared to rural regions (72% vs. 48%). The quasi-experimental design provided insights into factors influencing the uptake of field research station systems. Future studies should consider regional-specific interventions to increase adoption rates in underserved areas. Quasi-Experimental Design, Adoption Rates, Field Research Stations, Environmental Science, Tanzania The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

How to Cite

Emmanuel Makumbi, Abdi Mohamed, Kamile Mawanda (2002). Methodological Evaluation of Field Research Stations in Tanzania Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Adoption Rates. African Journal of Geology, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18744803

Keywords

TanzaniaGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Quasi-experimental designAdoption modelsEnvironmental indicatorsSampling methodsSpatial analysis

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