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Soci 308: Methods Of Social Research Question Paper

Soci 308: Methods Of Social Research

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SOCI 308: METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
STREAMS: BSC (COMDEV) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 19/4/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

QUESTION ONE
(a) Write short explanatory notes on the following types of research;

(i) Descriptive research [5 Marks]

(ii) Applied research [5 Marks]

(iii) Qualitative research. [5 Marks]

(b) Briefly describe the following survey methods of collecting primary data:

(i) Observation [5 Marks]

(ii) Structured interview schedule [5 Marks]

(iii) Schedules using questionnaire. [5 Marks]

QUESTION TWO

(a) Describe four major roles of research [8 Marks]

(b) Describe four characteristics of scientific research method. [12 Marks]
QUESTION THREE

(a) Explain the meaning of the term “research design”. [5 Marks]

(b) Briefly describe five features of a good research design. [15 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR

(a) Explain the meaning of the term “research problem’ [5 Marks]

(b) Briefly discuss five important considerations that a researcher must take into account in
selecting a research problem. [15 Marks]

QUESTION FIVE

(a) Elaborate five key steps in developing a sample design. [10 Marks]

(b) Briefly describe five characteristics of a good sample design. [10 Marks]

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Soci 308: Methods Of Social Research Question Paper

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