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Research Methods In Environmental Education Question Paper

Research Methods In Environmental Education

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION)

EED 305:
RESEARCH METHODS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

DATE: Monday, 7th September, 2009

TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other THREE.
1.
a)
Distinguish between deductive and inductive modes of research and
briefly discuss the disadvantages associated with it as a means of arriving
at a solution to a problem.

(15 marks)

b)
Discuss the major steps in scientific method of inquiry and explain why

this approach is regarded appropriate in solving Environmental Education
problems.
(10
marks)

2.
a)
Use appropriate examples to explain what each of the following research
types
involves

i)
Historical research.
ii)
Descriptive research.
iii)
Experimental
research. (9
marks)

b)
In your opinion what are the advantage(s) of experimental research over
descriptive
research?
(6
marks)
3.
a)
Explain what each of the following research term means.
i)
Dependent variable.
ii)
Attribute variable.
iii)
Contamination.
iv)
Placebo.
v)
External
validity.
(10
marks)
b)
Using appropriate examples describe four ways through which the
external validity of an experiment could be threatened suggesting in each
case how the threats could be overcome.

(5 marks)
4.
Discuss the reasons why control of variables in experimental research is currently
criticized and suggest ways of overcoming the criticisms cited.
(15 marks)

5.
Discuss the major qualities of a good research.

(15 marks)
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