SOCIO-IMPLICATION OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE ON

STUDENTS ATTITUDE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN

CITY, EDO STATE.

BY

OBASOHAN CHRISTIAN
SSCI205790

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
BENIN CITY

JULY, 2016
 SOCIO-IMPLICATION OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE ON
STUDENTS ATTITUDE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN
CITY EDO STATE.

BY

OBASOHAN CHRISTIAN
SSCI205790

A RESEARCH SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

AND ANTHROPOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY
NIGERIA

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE

AWARD OF B .SC (HON) DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY AND
ANTHROPOLOGY.

JULY, 2016
 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that OBASOHAN CHRISTIAN with matriculation

number SSC1205790, carried out this research work to fulfill the award of

degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in the department of sociology and

anthropology, University of Benin, Benin City.

__________________ ______________________
MR JUDE AKHABA DR. OMORUYI OSUNDE
Project Supervisor Head of Department

Date: _______________ Date: _________________

 DEDICATION

This project is dedicated to God Almighty for his mercy and grace he had

bestowed upon my life throughout the period of my study in the University of

Benin. Also, this project work is dedicated to my very special and loving mom

and siblings for their love and support.

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The compilation of this project work would not have been successful

without the support, supervision and guidance of some certain persons in my

life. My sincere appreciation to God for all his mercies and protection

throughout my university days.

I sincerely thank my supervisor for his fatherly support, guidance and advice.

And also to a profound brother indeed Francis Ogbeide for his brotherly support

during the time of this study and all through my academic struggle.

My profound gratitude to my lovely parents for being there always in rocky and

happy times; thank you mum and dad, to my siblings; Gregory, Festus, Gloria,

Blessing, Aisosa, and Fumilayo, thanks to you all.

Lastly I therefore recognize and appreciate the effort of all those who have

contributed immerse to the success of this academic pursuit.

I love you all!!!!

Obasohan
Christian, 2016
 TABLE OF CONTENT

Title Page - - - - - - - - - - i
Certification - - - - - - - - ii
Dedication - - - - - - - - - iii
Acknowledgement - - - - - - - - iv
Table of Content - - - - - - - - v

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study - - - - - 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem - - - - - 4
1.3 Objectives of the Study - - - - - - 5
1.4 Significance of the Study - - - - - 5
1.5 Scope of the Study - - - - - - - 6
1.6 Research Question - - - - - - - 6
1.7 Operational Definition of Terms - - - - 7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORECTICAL

FRAMEWORK
2.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - 9
2.1 Forms of Examination Malpractice - - - - 10
2.2 The Causes of Examination Malpractice - - - 16
2.3 Consequences of Examination Malpractice - - - 22
2.4 Conditions that Sustain Examination Malpractice
in Nigeria - - - - - - - - 24
2.5 Anomie and Examination Malpractice - - - - 24
2.6 Dangers and Consequences of Examination Malpractice - 29
2.7 Implications for National Development - - - 30
2.8 Impact of Examination Malpractice upon Examinees and
Educational Development - - - - - 38
2.9 Theoretical framework - - - - - - 44
The Macro-Theoretical Framework - - - - 44
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - 46
3.2 Research Design - - - - - - - 46
3.3 Area of the Study - - - - - - - 47
3.4 Population of the Study - - - - - - 47
3.5 Sample Size - - - - - - - - 47
3.6 Sampling Technique - - - - - - 49
3.7 Method of Data Collection - - - - - 49
3.8 Method of Data Analysis - - - - - - 50

CHAPTER FOUR: ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF RESULT

4.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - 51
4.2 Data Analysis - - - - - - - - 52
4.2.1 Analysis of Data Based on Demographic Information - 52

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUUSION AND

RECOMMENDATION
5.0 Summary - - - - - - - - 63
5.1 Conclusion - - - - - - - - 64
5.2 Recommendation - - - - - - - 65
Bibliography - - - - - - - 67
Appendix - - - - - - - - 74