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Engl 711: General &Amp; Linguistic Research Techniques Question Paper

Engl 711: General &Amp; Linguistic Research Techniques

Course:Master Of Arts In English

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH)

ENGL 711: GENERAL & LINGUISTIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

STREAMS: M.A (ENGLISH) TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 11.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer any four Questions.
• ALL questions carry equal marks.

QUESTION ONE:

(a) Explain the relationship between:

(i) Research and theory [4 marks]
(ii) Research validity and reliability [4 marks]

(b) Discuss the importance of literature review in linguistic research. [7 marks]

QUESTION TWO:

(a) (i) Identify a research topic in your area of study. [2 marks]
(ii) Write a one paragraph problem statement. [3 marks]
(iii) Write four specific objectives for your study. [4 marks]
(iv) Discuss any two main variables in your study. [2 marks]

(b) Explain how both qualitative and quantitative methods can be combined in data
analysis. [4 marks]

QUESTION THREE:

With adequate examples in general and linguistic research explain the importance of the following:

(i) Theoretical framework [4 marks]
(ii) Research design [4 marks]
(iii) Sampling procedures [4 marks]
(iv) Piloting [3 marks]

QUESTION FOUR:

Describe any four research instruments used in linguistic research highlighting the following:

(i) Their strengths and weaknesses
(ii) Specific linguistic areas where each would apply [15 marks]

QUESTION FIVE:

Write short notes on:

(i) The relationship between research and science
(ii) Data analysis and presentation
(iii) Relationship between general and linguistic research [15 marks]

QUESTION SIX:

(a) State the differences between a sample and a population. [5 marks]

(b) Discuss strategies that one would use for effective proposal/thesis defence. [5 marks]

(c) Discuss factors that should be considered while choosing a research topic. [5 marks]

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Engl 711: General &Amp; Linguistic Research Techniques Question Paper

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