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Research Methods In Special Education Question Paper

Research Methods In Special Education

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)

PSE 402: RESEARCH IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
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DATE: THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST, 2009
TIME: 2.00 P.M – 4.00 P.M
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INSTRUCTION
SECTION A: Answer all questions in this section (30marks)
SECTION A- SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Answer all questions in this section.
(30 Marks)
1.
a)
What is meant by ‘problem’ in research language? [2marks]
b)
State two sources of research problems. [2marks]

2.
Distinguish between objectivism and subjectivism as philosophical underpinnings of research. [4marks]

3.
Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using hypothesis in a study. [4marks]

4.
Identify and differentiate two types of surveys. [4marks]

5.
a)
In research, there are various techniques of sampling. Distinguish between random and purposive sampling. [4marks]
b)
What is involved in the snowball sampling technique? [2marks]

6.
Define triangulation, and justify the use of triangulation in research in special education. [4marks]

7.
There are different methods of data collection, and each has own strengths and limitations.
a)
Mention two strengths of the interview [2marks]
b)
Give two limitations of the questionnaire [2marks]

SECTION B-ESSAY QUESTIONS (40MARKS)
Answer any TWO of the following questions.
8.
Critique the use of experiment in research in special education, focusing on:
a)
Characteristics of the true experiment [4marks]
b)
Usefulness of the experiment to special needs [8marks]
c)
Explain two designs applied in single-subject research [8marks]

9.
Discuss the process followed in conducting qualitative research. [20marks]

10.
Ethics constitute a major consideration in special needs research. Single out four ethical issued in special needs research, and discuss them in detail. [20marks]

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