Level of awareness, perception and attitude of senior secondary school students towards water in Chanchanga Local Government Area, Niger state

ABSTRACT This Study examined the level of awareness, perception and attitude of senior secondary school towards water in Chanchanga Local Government Area of Niger state. Three research questions were formulated for this study. The research questions addressed three parameters which are awareness, perception and attitude. Questionnaires were shared among senior secondary school students, which were used to assess the level of awareness, perception and awareness towards water. The results obtained from this study, were subjected to statistical analysis. The analysis revealed that, there is a significant level of awareness, perception and attitude towards water among senior secondary school students in Chanchanga Local Government Area of Niger State. References Agiande, K. (2006). Environmental Education Awareness and Attitudes of Secondary School Students in Ogoja Education Zone, Cross River state. Unpublished ED. Thesis of the Department of Science Education. Aina, T. A. (2002). 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Level of awareness, perception and attitude of senior secondary school students towards water in Chanchanga Local Government Area, Niger state

Authors: S. C. Onukogu, P. N. Ugwuanyi, M. S. Adiaha, 105 (2018) 74-98

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