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Tsa 202: Introduction To Research Methods  Question Paper

Tsa 202: Introduction To Research Methods  

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Tourism Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010



DATE: FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2010

TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer QUESTION 1 and any other TWO questions.

1.
Write
short
notes
on
the
following:
(30
marks)

a)
Sample and population

b)
Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Statistics

c)
Continuous and discrete data

d)
Independent and dependent variables
e)
Deductive
reasoning
and inductive reasoning

2.
a)
What
is
research?
(4
marks)



b)
Explain the following types of
sampling.
(16
marks)
i)
Simple
Random
Sampling
ii)
Systematic
Sampling
iii)
Stratified Random Sampling
iv)
Cluster Sampling

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3.
Given the dataset below, calculate the mean, the median and the mode. Show your

workings. 4, 6, 8, 6, 7, 8, 8.





(20 marks)

4.
a)
State four types of data collection methods used in research.
(4 marks)

b)
Explain any six reasons why statistical methods are significant in research.











(16 marks)

5.
Discuss the steps of conducting research as suggested by John Dewey. (20 marks)

6.
a)
What is measurement as used in research?


(4 marks)

b)
Explain the four levels of
measurement.
(16
marks)





















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