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Political Dissertation 1  Question Paper

Political Dissertation 1  

Course:Bachelor Of Education History

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AHT 416: POLITICAL DISSERTATION I

DATE: Monday 21st December, 2009
TIME: 4.30 p.m ? 6.30 p.m


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer THREE questions
1
What would you consider to be the salient issues that dominate research agenda in political science in Kenya.
2.
Critically examine the interrelationship between a research topic, statement of the problem and theories used to study the research problem.
3.
Discuss the strength and limitations of adopting quantitative and qualitative techniques of analyzing data in political science research.
4.
Which type of appropriate research methodology can one use to collect data on the following research issues?
a)
Violence in General Elections in Nairobi Constituencies: The case of Langata.
b)
Challenges facing women parliamentary candidates in rural constituencies: The Case of Webuye Constitutency.
c)
Increasing participation of Youth Movements in Kenyan Politics: The Case of Mungiki.
5.
Identify and discuss three key theoretical frameworks that dominant in Kenyan political science research.
6.
What is the relevance of the following aspects in designing a political science research proposal?
a)
Objectives
b)
Research Questions
c)
Literature review.
7.
Identify a research topic and design a brief proposal to assist you collect data for the topic.






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