Items rated as reasons for delayed completion | Mean range |
High incidence Delay in returning the comments of the research reports by the external examiners Personal weakness on the part of the student when it comes to research process Job workload and related responsibilities Transfers at work places to up-country stations Lack of commitment to research on the part of the students Slow process of reviewing proposals by supervisors/reviewers Delay in calling for viva voce meetings | 3.80 - 3.97 |
Moderate incidence Having two supervisors slows down the research progress Slow process of giving feedback of the Committee to students Hectic study schedules during the semester sessions Getting better jobs and promotions at work in the course of the masters studies | 3.70 - 3.75 |
Low incidence Family Responsibilities Relaxed University policies on enforcing completion requirements Lack of funds on the part of the students Health related problems Undependable supervisors | 3.50 - 3.66 |