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Eae300: Research Methods Question Paper

Eae300: Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Economics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ECONOMICS
EAE 300:
RESEARCH METHODS

DATE: Friday, 30th March, 2012

TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
Question One (Compulsory)
a)
Clearly distinguish between the following concepts as used in research

i)
Purposive sampling and stratified sampling

(2 marks)

ii)
Descriptive research and analytical research

(2 marks)

iii)
Research question and research hypothesis

(2 marks)

iv)
Questionnaire and interview schedule

(2 marks)

v)
Independent variable and extraneous variable

(2 marks)
b)
Explain the factors one need to consider when selecting a research problem

(10 marks)
c)
The text below is part of a statement of a problem in a study
… Education is considered the foundation for socio-economic
development in Kenya. The government promotes quality and equitable
education for all citizens. In 2003, the government of Kenya introduced
free primary education in order to increase access to basic education to its
citizens. The government also supports the training of teachers,
curriculum development and revision. Despite the above efforts, there is a

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wide gap in educational coverage between different counties as well as
between boys and girls…
i)
Formulate an appropriate statement of purpose for the study

(4 marks)
ii)
Identify any three possible research questions in the study

(3 marks)
iii)
State the corresponding research objectives
(3 marks)

Question Two
a)
Explain the benefits of empirical literature review to a researcher (10 marks)
b)
Explain the aspects of empirical literature which are useful in guiding the research

process.

(10 marks)

Question Three
a)
Why do primary researchers base their studies on samples
(8 marks)
b)
Explain the important factors to consider when choosing a sampling design for

primary research

(12 marks)

Question Four
Discuss the merits of the interview method over use of questionnaire method for research
data collection

(20 marks)

Question Five
a)
Explain the role of theory in research

(10 marks)
b)
Explain the uses of the following statistical devises in empirical studies

i)
Measures of central tendency

(5 marks)

ii)
Measures of relationships

(5 marks)

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