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Research Methods Question Paper

Research Methods

Course:Master Of Arts In Music

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER
OF MUSICAL ARTS

MUS 500: RESEARCH METHODS

DATE: Wednesday 14th April 2010
TIME: 9.00a.m – 12.00p.m

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions in Section A and any other TWO in

Section B

SECTION A

1.
A good Research Project is often determined by its ability to establish

relationship between key variables. Discuss the significance of this statement in a

musical context with reference to the following:

i)
Corroboration of data

ii)
Research Objectives

iii)
Theoretical Framework

iv)
Statement of the Problem

[16 marks]

2.
A researcher is curious to investigate students’ performance preference in either

African or Western idioms during recital presentation in a Music Department.

i)
Justify with examples details of an appropriate research design for such a

study
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ii)
Discuss any two sampling techniques that would be used in this study

iii)
What research instruments would effectively facilitate collection of data in

such study?

[12 marks]

3.
Outline at least three significant roles of the Introductory Chapter of a Research

Proposal.

[12 marks]

SECTION B
4.
In what ways does the experimental research design favour physical sciences over

the social sciences in terms of achieving “definite proof”.
[10 marks]

5.
Outline at least TWO steps in formulating an effective Literature Review for a

Research Project.

[10marks]

6.
Identify two areas of research which would be of most value to you in your

profession as a trained musician.

i)
Give reasons as to why the areas should receive priority.

ii)
Provide a summary of the Thesis Statement for each case. [10marks]

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