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Epsc 224: Research Methods In Education Question Paper

Epsc 224: Research Methods In Education

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science) & Bacheor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) &
BACHEOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)

EPSC 224: RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION

STREAMS: B.ED (SCI), B.ED (ARTS) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all questions.

1. (a) State four reasons why researchers undertake educational research. [4 marks]

(b) Briefly explain two types of educational research based on philosophical foundation. [6 marks]

2. (a) Outline four ethical issues that must be observed in educational research.
[4 marks]
(b) Highlight any three critical conditions that must be considered when selecting
a research problem. [6 marks]

3. (a) Define the term hypothesis and give an example stated in null format.
[4 marks]
(b) State six qualities of a good hypothesis. [6 marks]

4. (a) Distinguish between the following pairs of terms as applied in educational
Research:

(i) Pretest-posttest and time series research designs. [4 marks]

(ii) Variable and attribute. [4 marks]

(b) Explain four reasons why it is important to conduct literature review in research.
[12 marks]

5. (a) Briefly explicate four essential conditions of a good sample. [8 marks]

(b) Discuss any three probability sampling methods that can be adopted in educational research. [12 marks]

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