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Research Methods For Environmental Studies Question Paper

Research Methods For Environmental Studies

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2011

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.

Q1.(a)Explain the criteria that need to be met in order to demonstrate that one variable
is causally related to another. ( 5 marks)

(b)Explain the meaning and application of conceptual and operational definitions of
variables. ( 5 marks)

(c)Describe the main characteristics of usable hypothesis ( 5 marks)

(d)Explain the following aspects of literature review:
(i) Purpose of literature review. ( 8 marks)
(ii) Determine the scope of literature review ( 2 marks)

(e)Describe the results and discussion section of a research report ( 5 marks)

Q2. Explain the relevance of the various components of a research proposal ( 20 marks)

Q3. Discuss probability sampling methods. ( 20 marks)

Q4. You have been sponsored to undertake research on medical waste management at New
Nyanza General Hospital
i. Describe pre-field work logistics you would consider. ( 10 marks)

ii. Explain the ethical considerations that you would consider. ( 10 marks)

Q5. (a) Discuss the different methods of assessing reliability in data. ( 10 marks)

(b) Describe the techniques of validating a study results. ( 10 marks)

Q6. (a) describe the relationship between common types of variables that you are likely
to find in a research study. ( 10 marks)

(b)Explain the characteristics of commonly used measurement scales ( 6 marks)

(c)Explain the kinds of questions used in questionnaires. ( 4 marks)

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