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Cisy 302:Research Methods Question Paper

Cisy 302:Research Methods

Course:Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : CISY 302/BBIT 316/NRSG 352/MLSC 302
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

Question One

There has been a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in some parts of the country. There is concern from the local medical health professionals in regard to this and they would like to carry out research on the possible reasons for the as well as the need for recommendations of the way forward. Within this context

Formulate a suitable title for this research?

(2mks)

Identify the type of research this requirement falls into.

( 2mks)

Mention and explain two types of variables for this research. (4mks)
Define sampling and explain how it can be applied in such a research. (4mks)

Build a conceptual framework for such a research and explain the rationale behind it.

(4mks)

With appropriate example, differentiate the ’survey’ and ’case study’.

(4mks)

List and explain any four properties of scientific research.

(4mks)

With appropriate examples differentiate the ’survey ’ and ’case study’ designs.

(4mks)

Discuss the major reasons why sampling is used in research and give appropriate illustrations.

(4mks)

Define the term correlation and its application in research.

(2mks)

Question Two

Explain the concept of research ’methodology’ and show its main components.

(5mks)

Discuss the main stages followed in research and illustrate using a suitable diagram the relationship between the stages.

(10mks)

What are some of the measures of the internal validity of a research data?

(5mks)

Question Three

Your have been assigned the responsibility of studying the causes of strikes in secondary schools in your home district.
Who would be the target groups and how will you sample them. (10mks)

Explain any four instruments that you can use to carry out the study under the qualitative design paradigm.

(8mks)

This research can be classified either as ’pure research’ or ’applied research’ comment.

(2mks)

Question Four

a teacher is interested in to determine if there exists a relationship between the performance of students in various subjects. In the context of the data obtained and analysed, explain the terms below

cause-effect relationship

(2mks)

standard deviation

(2mks)

correlation

(2mks)

nature of relationship

(2mks)

strength of relationship

(2mks)

What is the role of ethics in the research process.

(4mks)

Discuss the different stakeholders who can be impeached in the research process and show how this can happen.

(6mks)

Cisy 302:Research Methods Question Paper

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