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Research Methods(Sost 202) (Buss 423)  Question Paper

Research Methods(Sost 202) (Buss 423)  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Assume as a student in a research methods class, you are recruited to carry out a research on quality and access in higher education institutions.
State the purpose of research in the example above.
(2mks)
Come up with at least three research objectives.
(6mks)
Identify possible independent and dependent variables.
(4mks)
Based on your research objectives, and your selected research variables, state a possible null and alternate hypothesis in the example above.
(4mks)
Identify at least four questions in the questionnaire that will help in collecting the needed data to answer the research questions. (4mks)

Question Two
Explain the advantages of using stratified sampling method.
(6mks)
Briefly discuss the attributes of a good research problem using suitable illustrations where necessary.
(6mks)
Discuss limitations of a survey research.
(8mks)

Question Three
Define the following terms as used in research:
Data
Variables
Parameter
Null hypothesis
Sample
Population
Sampling method
Delimitation
Limitations
Concept
(20mks)

Question Four
Discuss the five research designs commonly used by education and social researchers. (20mks)

Question Five
Analyse the procedures in research methodology. (15mks)






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