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Educ 214:Research Methods And Statistics August 2009 Question Paper

Educ 214:Research Methods And Statistics August 2009

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: EDUC 214

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This question paper consists of five (5) questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions in the examination booklets provided.
3. Marks for each question are indicated in parentheses at the end of each question

1. Define the following terms as used in educational research.
(a) Population
(b) External validity
(c) Sampling frame
(d) Interview schedule
(e) Research design (15 mks)

2. (a) What is research?
(b) Discuss the functions of educational research in educational development
(c) State the four stages of research and explain the activities that are involved at each stage.
(25 mks)
3. (a) What is a theory?
(b) Discuss the importance of a theory in conducting educational research. (15 mks)

4. (a) What is (i) a variable?
(ii) Variance?
(b) State and explain four (4) types of variables in Research studies.
(c) Explain any three (3) methods that can be used to control variance in a research process.
(25 mks)

5. You have been given a research Report to evaluate. State and briefly explain any twenty (20)
questions that you would address to find out whether the Report is acceptable or not. The
twenty questions should be based on the main chapters of a research Report. (20 mks)

Educ 214:Research Methods And Statistics August 2009 Question Paper

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