Esu 304: Research Methods Question Paper

Esu 304: Research Methods

Course:Environmental Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2014

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2013/2014
MAY SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION)
ESU 304: RESEARCH METHODS

DATE: Monday 28th July 2014 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other Three.
a) Discuss the major stages of development of research and state the advantages and disadvantages associated with each stage, (13 marks)
b) i) compare and contrast descriptive and experimental researches as modes of investigation process (7 marks)
ii) Explain why experimental research is considered superior to descriptive research as an investigation process strategy. (5 marks)
With relevant examples explain the importance of designated research process in an investigation (15 marks)
Select a problem of your field of specialization and for this, discuss the most appropriate methodology of conducting investigation. (15 marks)
a) justify why literature review is important in research (7 marks)
b) State and discuss characteristics of good literature (8 marks)
As a county director of environment, discuss the criteria you would use when evaluating a research report. (15 marks)

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