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Maa 500: General Research Methods Question Paper

Maa 500: General Research Methods

Course:Master Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 27TH AUGUST 2008
TIME: 9.00 A.M. ? 12.00 NOON

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question one and any other two.

(Each answer to be written in a separate booklet)
1.
Describe the following concepts in Research Methods.
(a)
Variables
(b)
Hypothesis
(c)
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
(d)
Hypothesis
(e)
Research Problem
(30 marks)
2.
What do you understand by the following terminologies:
(a)
Random sampling
(b)
Population validity
(c)
Standard error of measurement
(d)
Purposeful sampling
(e)
Systematic sampling
3.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the instruments of data collection.
4.
What do you understand by the following terms:
(a)
Mean
(b)
Median
(c)
Mode
(d)
Range

5.
(a)
How would you calculate the standard deviation.
(b)
How would you use the standard deviation in your research.
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