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Pac/M/528: Research Methods Question Paper

Pac/M/528: Research Methods

Course:Master Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAM
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION
PAC/M/528: RESEARCH METHODS

DATE: Monday 29th December, 2008

TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
1.
There are FIVE questions.
2.
Question one is compulsory.
3.
Answer any other two questions.
4.
Answer a maximum of three questions.
5.
Candidates may use electronic calculators but not mobile phones.

Question One (Compulsory 30 marks)
A good proposal is a prerequisite to a good study. Discuss the statement outlining the
major components of a research proposal.
Question Two (20 marks)
a)
Describe the non-scientific and scientific methods for acquiring knowledge.
b)
Explain how survey research may be classified.
Question Three (20 marks)
a)
(i)
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sampling.
(ii)
Discuss the systematic/interval random sampling technique.
b)
A population is divided into six strata. The population sizes of each stratum are:
750, 250, 150, 500, 350 and 75. A sample size of 498 is to be selected using a
stratified random sampling technique with proportionate allocation. Distribute the
sub-samples in the strata.

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Question Four (20 marks)
a)
Discuss the critical consideration to be made while constructing/designing a
research instrument.
b)
Explain the steps to be followed in pre-testing/piloting a research instrument such
as a questionnaire.
Question Five (20 marks)
Conducting research in education requires the researcher to be conversant with logistical,
ethnical, human relations and legal implications of the study. Discuss.
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