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Comp 328:Research Methods In Computer Science March 2009 Question Paper

Comp 328:Research Methods In Computer Science March 2009

Course:Bachelor Of Computer Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: COMP 328

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt Question One and any other Two Questions.

Question
a) Distinguish clearly between a research question and a hypothesis. Give an example in
each case. [10 Marks]
b) State and explain Five basic characteristics of scientific methods. [10 Marks]
c) Define the following terms:
(i) Research
(ii) Deductive explanation
(iii) Inductive explanation
(iv) Independent variable
(v) Dependent variable [10 Marks]

Question
a) State and explain any two origins of research problems. [4 Marks]
b) State and explain any five main purpose for conducting a literature review. [10 Marks]
c) Describe three utilities of research. [6 Marks]

Question
a) What distinguishes a good theory from other theories? [6 Marks]
b) Explain the difference between the two common research methods below.
i: Quantitative research
ii: Qualitative research
Give one example in each case. [10 Marks]
c) Explain why research is carried out. [4 Marks]

Question
a) List eight steps that are typically followed by the research process. [8 Marks]
b) Why do many researchers prefer to use stratified random sampling? Use an example
to explain your answer. [6 Marks]
c) Explain what the justification of undertaking a research study on a given research
topic entails. [4 Marks]
d) What are polls used for? [2 Marks]

Question
a) State a topic of research interest to you and explain what kind of reliability and
validity are more appropriate. [10 Marks]
b) Describe the differences between observational data and interview data. [4 Marks]
c) Participant-Observation is the process of immersing yourself in the study of people
you are not too different. It is almost always done that the researcher never revealing
their purpose or identity. State and briefly explain any three roles which can be
assumed by the researcher. [6 Marks]

Comp 328:Research Methods In Computer Science March 2009 Question Paper

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