Research design refers to the overall plan, structure, and strategy of investigation conceived to obtain answers to research questions in a systematic, valid, and economical manner. In the context of community development and extension management, a research design provides a logical framework that links research objectives with appropriate methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation, ensuring that findings are relevant to real community needs and development interventions. It acts as a blueprint that guides the researcher from problem identification to final conclusions, minimizing bias and maximizing reliability. A good research design has several essential features. Clarity of objectives is a primary feature, as the design must clearly define what the study seeks to explore, explain, or evaluate. Without well-defined objectives, research