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Research Methods In Recreation And Movement Science Question Paper

Research Methods In Recreation And Movement Science

Course:Master Of Science In Sports Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
SCIENCE

HSS 501: RESEARCH METHODS IN RECREATION AND MOVEMENT
SCIENCE

DATE: Friday 4th December, 2009
TIME: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions. Answer each question in a separate booklet.

1.
There are several combined or concurrent steps that are undertaken in the research
process. Expound on these steps.
[23.3
marks]
2.
Using examples, distinguish between:

i)
Experience survey and Preliminary study.

[3.3 marks]
ii)
Conceptual
and
Related
literature.
[4
marks]

iii)
Research Methods and Research Methodology.

[4 marks]

iv)
Systematic bias and sampling error.

[4 marks]
v)
Developmental
and
Action
research.
[4
marks]
vi)
Purposive
and
snowball
sampling.
[4
marks]
3.
Expound on the following:

i)
Components of a research problem.

[6.3 marks]
ii)
Rephrasing
the
research
problem.
[7
marks]

iii)
Broad groupings of research
purposes. [10
marks]
4.
You have identified the case study as your field research technique for your
Masters research project. Explain the assumptions, advantages and disadvantages
of using the case study as a tool of scientific research.

[23.3 marks]
5.
Using examples, elaborate on probability sampling techniques in research.
[23.3
marks]

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