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Research Methodology Question Paper
Research Methodology
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Nursing And Public Health
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH)
HNS 407: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
DATE: Wednesday 30th December, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
(i)
Answer ALL questions.
(ii)
PART A (20 marks) Multiple choice questions
(a)
Circle the correct answer
(b)
Tick (?) true or false in the space provided
(c)
Match column a and B as requested to do
(iii)
PART B and C
Answer the questions in the booklet provided
(iv)
Write your number on the question paper and booklet
(v) NB
NO NAMES SHOULD BE WRITTEN ON THE EXAMINATION PAPERS OR
BOOKLET.
PART A – Multiple Choice questions.
(20 marks)
1.
Research is defined as
a.
Methods and techniques for performing research operation
b.
Series of steps and actions for carrying out research
c.
Systematic solving a research problem
d.
An art of scientific investigation
2.
The following are objectives of research except
a.
To solve unsolvable problem
b.
To test hypothesis
c.
To gain familiarity with a phenomenon
d.
To determine the frequency with which something occurs.
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3.
One of the following is a motivation in research
a.
To test hypothesis
b.
To gain familiarity with a phenomenon
c.
to determine the purpose or objectives of research
d.
To be respected.
4.
The following are qualities of a good research except
a.
A good research is guided by the process of induction and deduction
b.
Research is related basically to aspects of real situations
c.
Research allows results to be verified
d.
Research observes the inclusion and exclusion criteria
5.
When selecting a research problem a researcher must observe the following
except
a.
The research process is systematic
b.
His or her training and qualifications
c.
Whether the subject of study is overdone
d.
Whether the subject of study is controversial
6.
Exploratory research studies are also termed as one of the following
a.
Formulative research study
b.
Empirical
research
c.
Primary
research
d.
Conceptual
research
7.
The following are non-probability sampling designs except
a.
Cluster
sampling
b.
Snow-ball
sampling
c.
Convenience
sampling
d.
Purposive
sampling
8.
The procedure that constitutes arrangement of conditions for collecting and
analyzing data in a manner that aims to combine research with economy
a.
Research
design
b.
Research
process
c. Research
methods
d.
Research analysis of insight
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9.
An optimum research sample is one of which fulfils the following requirements
except
a.
Reliability
b.
Acceptability
c.
Representativeness
d.
Efficiency
10.
When selecting the tool of collecting data, the researcher should bear in mind the
following except
a.
Nature of the study
b.
Acceptability of study
c.
Scope of the study
d.
Objectives of the study
11.
The following is an important characteristic of secondary data
a.
Availability
b.
Precision
c.
Reliability
d.
Suitability
12.
The data collected is often not comparable. This is a limitation of one of the
following study method
a.
Exploratory
study
b.
Descriptive
study
c.
Case
study
d.
Diagnostic
study
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For this part tick (?) true or false in the space provided
[6 marks]
True
False
13.
a.
There is danger of false generalization in Case study
data
interpretation
b.
The general form questionnaire include question
sequence.
14.
a.
Researchers must be intelligent, self disciplined and
self restrained.
b.
Interviewers should ask questions and not observe
non-verbal communication.
15. a. Technically
speaking
processing of research
data implies editing, coding and computation
b.
The response “Don’t know” is one of the problems
of processing data for analysis
16.
a.
Arithmetic average is the simplest possible measure
of dispersion.
b.
Percentages hide the base from which they have been
computed.
17.
a.
Kurtosis is the measure of flat-toppedness of a curve.
b.
Cross tabulation is a measure of relationships.
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True False
18.
a.
Null hypothesis refers to the hypothesis the
researcher wishes to prove
b.
Alternative hypothesis refers to the hypothesis
that the research wishes to reject
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