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Basic Research Methodology Question Paper

Basic Research Methodology

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE

HML 405: BASIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

DATE: Tuesday 29th December, 2009
TIME: 2.00 p.m – 4.00p.m

INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. (10 marks each)

Q1.
Discuss sources of information to use in developing a research proposal.

Q2.
a)
Define the term ANOVA

b)
List in sequence the procedure to follow for calculation of ANOVA

giving brief explanation of each step.
Q3.
a)
What is a measure of central tendency?

b)
Briefly describe measures of statistical dispersion giving appropriate
examples.

SECTION B
Answer any TWO questions – ( 20 marks each )

Q4.
Draw a flow chart for choosing a statistical test.

Q5.
Describe stepwise the process of testing hypotheses.

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Q6.
Nine students earned marks in Course Unit A as shown below.
a)
37%

(d)
71%
(g)
84%
b)
51%
(e) 65%
(h) 47%
c)
75%
(f) 68%
(i) 49%

a)
Give
the:
i)
Range

ii)
Median
iii)
Variance

b)
Calculate the arithmetic mean of the marks showing steps you followed

c)
Write the formula for calculating Standard Deviation
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