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Aghe 351: Reserch Methods Question Paper

Aghe 351: Reserch Methods

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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGHE 351: RESERCH METHODS
STREAMS: BSC. COMDEV Y3S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 25/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

1. (a) Define:

(i) Research
(ii) Sample
(iii) Population [6 Marks]

(b) Distinguish between experimental research and comparative research. [4 Marks]

(c) (i) State five characteristics of a research process. [5 Marks]

(ii) Identify three types of data collection methods and state two advantages
and disadvantages of each. [15 Marks]

2. Briefly discuss the following types of research.

(i) Applied Research
(ii) Correlational Research
(iii) Experimental Research
(iv) Descriptive Research
(v) Evaluative Research. [20 Marks]
3. (a) (i) Define the following terms of measures. Mean, Mode and Median.
[3 Marks]

(ii) Identify the components of scientific knowledge. [5 Marks]

(b) Using examples explain the terms;

(i) Dependent variable
(ii) Independent variable
(iii) Intervening variable. [12 Marks]

4. Describe the components of a Research proposal. [20 Marks]

5. (a) (i) Identify two categories of inferential methods of analysis. [2 Marks]

(ii) Give 3 examples in each category in (a) (i) above. [6 Marks]

(iii) State two advantages of one category over the other. [2 Marks]

(b) Outline the parts of a Research Proposal. [10 Marks]

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