EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: TYPES, CAUSES, AND CONSEQUENCES

Abstract

Examination malpractice in Nigerian tertiary institutions: types, causes, and consequences is an interesting topic designed to study the state of examination malpractice. The main objective of the study is to identify the types and major causes of examination malpractice as well as provide workable solutions to them. The methodology will consider the collection of data from four academic institutions, two from the north, one from the east, and another one from the western part of Nigeria. These four institutions make up the population of the study. A primary method was used for data collection. The data, therefore, were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). This will be done to ensure accuracy and reliability and also allow for generalization of the findings. In the end, the study will provide workable solutions to the devastating problems crippling Nigerian tertiary institutions. It will provide answers to many questions on examination malpractice. The result will be of great significance to academic institutions. This will upgrade the integrity of the institutions and provide more value to the certificates.