Engineering Research Methods. Research Proposal, Structure of a Paper, Data Collection and Analysis

Document from the year 2023 in the subject Engineering - General, South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui Campus, language: English, abstract: "Engineering Research Methods" is a text book intended for students and instructors in University or higher education for postgraduate students undertaking Engineering and related applied Sciences. Some of the fields which this text is relevant include Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Other related Physical and Applied Sciences Field may include General Agriculture, Agricultural Education and Extension, Horticulture sciences The content of this text book has been presented in a coherent style, arranged in logical sequence that adheres to University and higher education curriculum as it is customized to the postgraduate research that take place in Engineering and Applied Sciences. This makes the book suitable for every postgraduate student. For proper illustrations, some examples have been quoted especially in research problem and research objectives to help postgraduate researchers to grasp knowledge and skills on research problem identification. Each chapter is well formulated with relevant diagrams and illustration for the readers to easily comprehend the details presented. For the purpose of improvement, any criticism from students, trainers and practitioners will be thankfully received by the author.