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Introduction To Participatory Research Approaches Question Paper

Introduction To Participatory Research Approaches

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 318: INTRODUCTION TO PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH
APPROACHES

DATE: Tuesday 29th December, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer THREE questions only. Question 1 is compulsory.

1.
a)
Discuss with examples the features of Participatory Rapid Appraisal.

[16 marks]
b)
Discuss the advantages of using Focus Group Discussions over other
research
methods.
[14
marks]
2.
a)
Discuss the major functions of Focus Group Discussion Facilitator.

[18 marks]

b)
What are the attributes of a good Note-Taker?

[2 marks]
3.
Discuss the type of issues that might be explored using a participatory village
map.

[20 marks]
4.
A Venn diagram offers another way of mapping a community with a focus on
social relationships. Discuss the main issues that are captured using this PRA
tool.

[20 marks]
5.
During probing in interviews, there are several techniques that can be used to
move beyond the most superficial response in order to get richer and more
complete information. Critically discuss these techniques.
[20 marks]
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