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Research Methods And Scientific Reporting Question Paper

Research Methods And Scientific Reporting

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental And Bio Systems Engineering

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
CITY CAMPUS
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

ECD 506: RESEARCH METHODS AND SCIENTIFIC REPORTING
DATE: Monday 5th December 2011

TIME: 5.30 p.m – 8.30 p.m
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY other TWO Questions
1.
a)
Distinguish between research for academic purposes and research for development
projects.

[10marks]

b)
Citing different research traditions discuss the purpose of research. [10marks]

c)
Briefly describe key features of an appropriate research problem. [5marks]

2.
a)
Describe reasons for reviewing available literature and other information during
the preparation of research protocol.

[8marks]
b)
Identify the resources that available for carrying out such a literature. Comment on
their merits and demerits as validity as sources of data.

[7marks]

3.
Describe various data collection techniques and state their uses, strengths and limitations.

[15marks]
4.
a)
Identify and describe common methods of sampling.

[8marks]

b)
Discuss problems of bias that should be avoided when selecting a sample.

[7marks]
5.
Identify and describe appropriate techniques for wording questions and designing
questionnaires and interview guides to ensure maximum quality of responses.

[15marks]
6.
Describe how data can be analyzed and interpreted based on the objectives and variable of
the study.

[15marks]
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