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Geog 306: Research Methods In Geography Question Paper

Geog 306: Research Methods In Geography

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)

GEOG 306: RESEARCH METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY

STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question ONE and TWO others.
Sketch diagrams and illustrations should be used to support your answer whenever necessary.

1. (a) As a requirement for a course in research methods, you were asked to come
up with a research problem for your project. Describe how you would formulate the research problem. [20 marks]

(b) Examine the role research play in enhancing knowledge generation in the
contemporary world. [10 marks]

2. (a) Discuss the significance of literature review in any research work. [12 marks]

(b) Describe FOUR characteristics of a good research problem. [8 marks]

3. Discuss the general research process outlining the major chapters within a research thesis/project. [20 marks]

4. Evaluate common methods of collecting primary data pointing out the strengths and limitations of each. [20 marks]

5. (a) Examine the main steps in sample design procedure in research. [10 marks]

(b) Define the following concepts:

(i) Data analysis [2 marks]
(ii) Data processing [2 marks]
(iii) Variables [2 marks]
(iv) Measures of central tendency [2 marks]
(v) Standard deviation [2 marks]

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Geog 306: Research Methods In Geography Question Paper

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